The current spate of live-action adaptations of Disney’s iconic back catalogue has probably increased the company’s animated films’ popularity. The Little Mermaid, an adaptation of the 1989 animated classic, is one of Disney’s most anticipated remakes of the next year. Fans of the classic Disney film The Little Mermaid will go wild over the upcoming release of a new Ariel Pop vinyl figure from Funko. The new Pop comes from Funko’s VHS Cover collection and depicts Ariel sitting on a rock with the tranquil seas around her while she daydreams about joining our world. Ariel, like the rest of the figurines in this premium collection, is packaged in a hard case that features the original clamshell VHS cover art for The Little Mermaid.
On the cover, everyone from the film—including Ariel, King Triton, Prince Eric, Flounder, and the villainous Ursula—are represented. The fact that the display cases for these figurines may be attached to the wall is a nice bonus. The retail price of this figurine, $19.99, is another Amazon exclusive. Although several other versions of “Let It Go” have been released, this VHS cover easily beats them all in terms of nostalgia. In a time when VHS tapes ruled the home video market, Funko’s VHS Cover collection has been a great way to honour a wide variety of vintage films. Many genre favourites, such as Halloween and Christmas Vacation, have been covered, but it is the Disney renditions that have brought back childhood memories for many listeners.
Disney movies played a big role in the VHS era. You probably have a few of those Disney clamshell containers laying around if you were a kid in the ’90s or ’00s. Disney’s rebirth, which began with “The Little Mermaid,” may be traced back in large part to this time period. Even after more than three decades, this undersea masterpiece remains a top pick among animated movies. The Little Mermaid is Disney royalty, from the gorgeous hand-drawn animation to the magnificent musical soundtrack co-composed by Alan Menken, which comprises classics like “Part of This World” and “Kiss the Girl.” Because of the original film’s enduring popularity, audiences can’t wait to see what Disney has in store for them with their impending remake.
There’s a lot in store for animation aficionados if the D23 teaser is any clue. The film isn’t coming out until May of next year, but you can still show your support for the original by getting Funko’s The Little Mermaid VHS Cover from Amazon right now. The Figure will be available for purchase on October 18th. As a stopgap measure, you may watch The Little Mermaid on Disney+.