BANNED Cover Art The Little Mermaid (Disney VHS) - RARE, DISCONTINUED
Item History & Price
Original BANNED Cover Art The Little Mermaid VHS - RARE, DISCONTINUED. Condition is Very Good. BLACK DIAMOND Edition - #913
For those who do not know, when Disney released The Little Mermaid on VHS, a disgruntled employee who worked on the cover art decided to add a spire to the middle of the castle that resembles a phallus shape. It went undetected for about a year during its theatrical release. Shortly after a story ran about the artwork in mid-1990, the original cover art was re...placed.
As this version was sold for a very short time, this cover art is extremely rare and difficult to find. This VHS is a great collector's find that goes down in Disney's controversial history. This comes with the VHS tape and original cover artwork.
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
Movie Description:
Dive into the sea with the classic Disney animated film "The Little Mermaid." Released in 1989, this movie follows the story of a mermaid named Ariel. As the youngest daughter of King Triton, she is a bit rebellious. A collector of items from the surface, she longs to join the humans on dry land. In an effort to reach her dreams, she sacrifices her voice to the evil octopus Ursula. Unfortunately, Ariel’s plans to be with her one true love go a little awry and her father must rescue her. With a runtime of 83 minutes, this fantasy animation VHS is perfect for both kids and adults.
For those who do not know, when Disney released The Little Mermaid on VHS, a disgruntled employee who worked on the cover art decided to add a spire to the middle of the castle that resembles a phallus shape. It went undetected for about a year during its theatrical release. Shortly after a story ran about the artwork in mid-1990, the original cover art was re...placed.
As this version was sold for a very short time, this cover art is extremely rare and difficult to find. This VHS is a great collector's find that goes down in Disney's controversial history. This comes with the VHS tape and original cover artwork.
Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
Movie Description:
Dive into the sea with the classic Disney animated film "The Little Mermaid." Released in 1989, this movie follows the story of a mermaid named Ariel. As the youngest daughter of King Triton, she is a bit rebellious. A collector of items from the surface, she longs to join the humans on dry land. In an effort to reach her dreams, she sacrifices her voice to the evil octopus Ursula. Unfortunately, Ariel’s plans to be with her one true love go a little awry and her father must rescue her. With a runtime of 83 minutes, this fantasy animation VHS is perfect for both kids and adults.
