Q: I went to the Babes in Toyland “50 and Fabulous” screening, and it was so neat and wonderful to see that movie again after many years. My question is does the Archives have the costumes of the trees from the forest-of-no-return scene, the toy-making machine that Grumio invented, and any of the toy soldiers. If not, where have they gone?
Avi, Irvine, California
A: I did rescue a collection of the toy soldiers from the film in searching through a studio-building attic more than 40 years ago. The Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives exhibit at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum included Tommy Sands/Tom Piper’s wedding costume and Annette Funicello/Mary Contrary’s red velvet cape. The other items probably did not survive.
Dave Smith