{"product_id":"2024-pmc-kids-showtime-greats-dot-the-kangaroo","title":"2024 PMC - Kids Showtime Greats - Dot \u0026 The Kangaroo","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/LooseChangeCoins-Invoice-310x90_28ed3d23-e803-4867-86d2-bcd74a45b4c1_480x480.png?v=1613964683\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e2024 Kids’ Showtime Greats: Dot and the Kangaroo Medallion Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThis enchanting \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"16\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eDot and the Kangaroo Medallion Cover\u003c\/b\u003e celebrates a landmark of Australian animation and children’s literature. Released as part of the 2024 Kids’ Showtime Greats series, this cover honours the 1977 feature film that brought Ethel Pedley’s 1899 classic story to life, blending a love for the Australian bush with a pioneering cinematic style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis limited-edition release pays tribute to the Yoram Gross masterpiece, famously known for its innovative use of animated characters set against stunning live-action backgrounds of the Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003eThe Medallion:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a limited-edition medallion depicting the young girl, Dot, and her protective red kangaroo companion. The design captures the heart of their journey through the 1880s New South Wales bushland.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003eThe Stamp:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the corresponding $1.50 stamp from the Kids’ Showtime Greats issue, featuring a high-quality illustration reflecting the film’s unique artistic style.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003eThe Postmark:\u003c\/b\u003e Individually numbered and postmarked to mark the first day of issue, ensuring its status as a verified piece of Australian cinematic history.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003eLimited Production:\u003c\/b\u003e This release is strictly limited to a mintage of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"69\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e3,000 units\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"82\" data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003ePlease note that individual serial numbers will differ from those shown in listing images.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eA Legacy of Conservation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003ci data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eDot and the Kangaroo\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just a story; it carries a powerful environmental message that remains relevant today. Directed by Yoram Gross and featuring a voice cast that included Spike Milligan and June Salter, the film was the first of nine \"Dot\" movies. It begins with a moving dedication to the children of Australia, hoping to enlist their sympathy for the \"beautiful and frolicsome creatures\" of the land. Through Dot’s adventures, generations of children have learned to appreciate the delicate balance of the Australian wilderness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003eIssue Series:\u003c\/b\u003e Kids' Showtime Greats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003eBackground Locations:\u003c\/b\u003e Blue Mountains and Jenolan Caves, NSW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003eProduction Limit:\u003c\/b\u003e 3,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eCondition Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eAs this item is now two years old, please be aware that the cover may exhibit light wear consistent with careful handling and storage. This can include minor corner bumps or light surface marks on the pictorial envelope, which are common for authentic medallion covers of this age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50713726976247,"sku":"24-PMC-KSG:Dot","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/24-PMC-KSGDot_1.jpg?v=1777184686","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/2024-pmc-kids-showtime-greats-dot-the-kangaroo","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}