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A Signed Woody Woodpecker Limited Edition Cel.

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 200.00 USD
A Signed Woody Woodpecker Limited Edition Cel.
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(Walter Lantz, 1992) A hand-painted limited edition cel of Woody Woodpecker in a scene recreated from the 1953 short “Termites From Mars,” signed by creator Walter Lantz. The cel is hand-numbered 97 of 200 and bears a Walter Lantz Productions seal. Measuring 10.5” x 12.5” the cel is in fine condition and is presented with a reproduction color copy background. In the post-Disney era of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Walter Lantz was the creative force behind the character’s cartoons. When Oswald fell out of favor with the movie going audience, Lantz was forced to create a new cast of characters. Among those, the stand out star was Andy Panda. Just one year after his debut, Andy appeared alongside a manic woodpecker named Woody. Woody was a breakout star who soon headlined his own series of shorts, eclipsing Andy’s popularity with audiences.