Looking to pick Disney fans brains about a Pete's Dragon collectible

Darth_IMPoor · May 9, 2014

I'm sure this won't get alot of traffic, I know where Pete's Dragon ranks in general popularity. However I'm throwing it out there anyhow.

I happen to have Ken Andersons personal script from this movie. For those who aren't aware, Ken Anderson designed Elliot and was the Animation Art director for the movie. It is signed at the top and has all kinds of his notations in the script, as well as a bunch of extra pages with Chinese dragon illustrations and dragon legend info.

On the one hand, this is a cool, one of a kind collectible...and really a piece of Disney history. I love that I have it, but (and there's always a "but"$$$$$), there's a part of me that recognizes nobody in my family gives a crap about it, so no one can appreciate it with me. Of course, there's the monetary consideration (and no, I don't think it's worth a fortune). It doesn't display as nice as a cel or a statue, it's just there, with it's bland 1970's color cover and fonts.

I am quite sure though it's not a Lion King cel or something, I wouldn't get what it's worth on ebay. I don't even know what it's worth TBH. If you held a gun to my head, I'd guess between $100 and $200 on the low side. Antique Road Show won't be here this week, so I'm s.o.l.

In the end, I know it's my collection and my opinion, so save those replies. I AM curious if anyone 1) has/ has had a collectible that they....almost felt unworthy of, for lack of a better term 2) Would have a better suggestion on trying to get rid of such a piece or 3) just thoughts in general. Absolutely keep it, meh big deal. Just like the title says, picking yours brains on the matter as Disney fans, and likely in the same age group as myself.

jespernicolaj · May 10, 2014

It was the first film I saw with my dad and the first film I saw in the cinema. I loved it and still do. It doesn't sound like you value the script that much, so I would say sell it. Hopeful it will find an owner who treasure it.

jra81984 · May 11, 2014

I have a very strong fondness for that movie! I always loved it! It is not one of the most famous or beloved disney films, but I was always a fan.

As for value I am not sure if it would sit too high in the grand theme if things since it's not a hugely popular movie. However Ken Anderson was a very prominent figure as far as animation history goes. I think you should absolutely keep this! Either that or contact some museums who would have true appreciation for it.

GeneralZodLives · May 12, 2014

Man, I loved that film as a kid. I haven't seen it in forever. That's definitely a unique collectible from the film but you're looking at a very small group of people that collect items like that so finding a buyer is going to take some time. You'd really have to do some research to figure out the actual market value. I honestly wouldn't have any idea what you could ask for it but I wouldn't sell it until you've done your homework. Unless you really need the money I'd hang onto it--it isn't going to take up much space to keep it anyway.

Shropt · May 14, 2014

This is something that could potentially be worth taking to one of those dealers to put it in an auction. Then you would have the potential of major fans with deep pockets fighting over it. The downside is the dealer would take a cut and then the auction house would take a cut so you may actually make less than on ebay.

Jedi_Knight · May 18, 2014

Having something like that is an amazing piece to have because you have a back story to it. If it is something you truly treasure hold on to it. Much of what o collect my family could care less, but it means something to me. When I am gone they can sell it or do what they want, for now I love my stuff and I'll hold on to it.