![]() ![]() The film has even spawned one of the single most popular rides at Disneyland and Disney World as well. And the redemption of this tale is both moving and poignant. Every little kid who feels like he/she doesn't fit in can easily connect with little Dumbo. Or maybe it's simply the underdog story that resonates. ![]() Or it's the film's tense, elaborate action set pieces or trippy moments (like the pink elephants). Perhaps it's some bizarre nostalgia for the film's slightly offensive, and often dated, demeanor – the sort of material you just don't see in modern animated classics (and with good reason). Despite itself, however, Dumbo is also one of Disney's most popular titles, especially among cult enthusiasts. It was intentionally shot that way to recoup cash lost on Fantasia, and done to perfection. Really, Dumbo is just a solid somewhat low-key animated picture, stripped down with no real frills or major visual treats. Animation isn't quite as innovative or inventive as something like Snow White or Bambi, either. The film runs a thin 64 minutes, and doesn't always feel like a complete movie. Looking back, it's a decent film but far from one of Disney's greatest achievements. I'll be honest, I have absolutely no idea what it was about Dumbo, but I really loved it. When I was a little kid, I collected storybooks, toys, tapes, clothing and even owned a record that played an abridged version of the film. Of all the Disney films locked away in the vault, Dumbo is one of my favorites. We cannot control Customs delays in such countries, the luxurious seasonal vacation schedules of government functionaries, nor the proudly announced preference of Australian postal authorities to spend a week shipping even "Priority" packages across the continent from Sydney to Perth by truck - camels apparently not being consistently available.I have a soft spot for Dumbo, the lovable 1941 animated classic produced by the Mouse House. In our experience, deliveries to France, Italy and Western Australia can take from three to 13 weeks, regardless of shipping method. MISSING SHIPMENTS: Missing shipments are uncommon, but be aware USPS tracking numbers are "archived" after 60 days (making them far less useful) and purged entirely after about five months (not six months, as advertised.) If you believe a domestic shipment has gone missing, please let us know within 60 days. Failing that, should no adult signer be available when the mailman calls, buyers should be on the lookout for a "notice of attempt to deliver." If such a notice is ignored, USPS will generally return our package to us after about 13 days. In the case of shipments valued over $90, this will usually mean a post office box, a business address, or some other location where a responsible adult is likely to be present during business hours to sign for our package. Customers are responsible to provide a secure shipping address. HOWEVER (SIGNATURE REQUIRED): Since today's mail carriers have been known to dump even insured parcels on front porches or on office hallway floors, or to leave them wedged in screen doors, whereupon the postal authorities have DECLINED to pay our insurance claim when such a parcel goes missing, sneering that such parcels were "delivered as addressed," we now ship all parcels valued at $90 or more "signature required," at our expense. To keep our basic shipping rate competitive, we do not routinely pay out of pocket to insure books valued under $50. ![]() ![]() Media mail is the default setting you may choose "Priority," which costs more but carries some automatic insurance protection, if you wish. "SHIPPING RATE" is a small pull-down menu at ABE. Please make sure your e-mail program will accept such an inquiry from an ABE Books address. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 lbs., or 1 kg. Orders usually ship within 2 business days. ![]()
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