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Around 1957, Ideal had the license to produce Mighty Mouse dolls, probably in conjunction with his Saturday morning cartoon show that was running around that time. They produced the doll in three sizes, and all are apparently hard to come by nowadays in decent condition. A few months ago, I stumbled across a battered example of the medium size plush doll on eBay, and won him for around $20.00.
He was missing his original cape and belt and looked like he'd lost a ferocious battle with Mothra. At some point a previous owner had taken a white vinyl belt from something else and trimmed it down so Mighty Mouse could wear it. A few months later, I stumbled across another one. This one was also missing his original belt, but still retained the original cape.
The upper half of the second doll was rough, but his lower body was in better shape than my first doll's. I've done business with a lady in Virginia who restores plush toys, so I sent both dolls to her and had her take the best parts of both dolls, clean them, repair them, and combine them to make one decent doll instead of two so-so ones. Here's what I ended up with:
He still shows his age, but he's no longer on life support
I originally thought about having someone make a repro of his original belt, but I've decided to keep his white belt instead. Someone thought enough of the toy to make him a belt long ago, and I don't feel right taking it away from him. However, I would like to have a good reproduction made of his cape. The original is in rough shape and I don't think it would survive alot of cleaning and mending. Anyone feel up to the challenge? I could send the original cape to you so you can dope out a pattern for the reproduction, and I'd be happy to pay for the work. Also, you'd have the eternal gratitude of Mighty Mouse, and everyone knows what the friendship of a real live superhero is worth
George
He was missing his original cape and belt and looked like he'd lost a ferocious battle with Mothra. At some point a previous owner had taken a white vinyl belt from something else and trimmed it down so Mighty Mouse could wear it. A few months later, I stumbled across another one. This one was also missing his original belt, but still retained the original cape.
The upper half of the second doll was rough, but his lower body was in better shape than my first doll's. I've done business with a lady in Virginia who restores plush toys, so I sent both dolls to her and had her take the best parts of both dolls, clean them, repair them, and combine them to make one decent doll instead of two so-so ones. Here's what I ended up with:
He still shows his age, but he's no longer on life support
I originally thought about having someone make a repro of his original belt, but I've decided to keep his white belt instead. Someone thought enough of the toy to make him a belt long ago, and I don't feel right taking it away from him. However, I would like to have a good reproduction made of his cape. The original is in rough shape and I don't think it would survive alot of cleaning and mending. Anyone feel up to the challenge? I could send the original cape to you so you can dope out a pattern for the reproduction, and I'd be happy to pay for the work. Also, you'd have the eternal gratitude of Mighty Mouse, and everyone knows what the friendship of a real live superhero is worth George
As a Big MM Fan this is so awesome!!! Great Restoration!!
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