All about Tinker Bell

Tinker Bell Through the Years

Tinker Bell is a fictional character from British playwright Sir James M. Barrie's original play "Peter Pan" where she was portrayed as a flying light beaming from offstage.

Animator Marc Davis gave life to the light by drawing Tink as a mischievious pixie complete with womanly curves and a seductive pout to match.

Live action model Margaret Kerry helped breath full life into Marc's sketches and made Tinker Bell real.

And for the record, no, Tinker Bell was not modeled after Marilyn Monroe. That's just an urban legend. Read about it on Snopes.

Tinker Bell is misspelled quite often as just one word "Tinkerbell" but in the film, Captain Hook refers to her as "Miss Bell" therefore suggesting that her name is two words, a first and last name.

I always found it a bit ironic that a Disney character described as "a jealous woman with seductive curves" would end up becoming the role model and hero for young girls all over the world. But at the same time I think of it as an answer for a strong feminine character.

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History of Tinker Bell
Bring a little Tink home with you
Early Sketch of Tinker Bell
Pre-Order the Highly Anticipated "Tinker Bell" movie
Tinker Bell for Peter Pan Peanut Butter
Did You Know and Fun Facts
Tinker Bell Product of the Month
Who's talking about Tink?
Another Early Tinker Bell Appearance
You've Come a Long Way Baby! 2008 Tinker Bell
Back to school with Tinker Bell
Get ready for Halloween: Tinker Bell Costumes
Tinker Bell on CafePress
Books for Young Readers
Are you clapping your hands? I can't hear you...LOUDER

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History of Tinker Bell

So where did the pixie come from?

Created by Marc Davis, who is also known for his creations of Bambi, Cinderella and others; Tinker Bell was based on singer/actress Margaret Kerry. Margaret was the live action model for Tinker Bell. She would pose with props and gave life to the pixie with poses, expressions, and feelings while animators Marc Davis, Wilfred Jackson and Gerry Geronimi would sketch Tinker Bell.

Read an excerpt from Margaret Kerry's upcoming new autobiography, "Tinker Bell Talks! Tales of a Pixie Dusted Life" and visit her official website Tinker Bell Talks for pictures and stories about her adventures as Tink.

Bring a little Tink home with you

From clothing to shoe laces to home decor, Tinker Bell has left her mark!

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Early Sketch of Tinker Bell

Pre-Order the Highly Anticipated "Tinker Bell" movie

Releasing October 28, 2008

Counting down the days til the release? Have you pre-ordered your copy yet?

Tinker Bell

Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 10/07/2008)

My daughter is waiting impatiently for the release of the new Disney movie. She is looking forward to hearing Tinker Bell with a voice. I have reservations but will keep an open mind.

Tinker Bell for Peter Pan Peanut Butter

Did you know that Tinker Bell did commercials too?!? Here she is in a 1956 TV commercial for Peter pan Peanut Butter.

PETER PAN PEANUT BUTTER 1956 TINKER BELL

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Did You Know and Fun Facts

Some things you may or may not have known about our little Tinker Bell.

Tinker Bell has been portrayed by such great talents as Virginia Browne Faire (1924), Julia Roberts (1991), Ludivine Sagnier(2003)
She became the branding icon for all things of The Walt Disney Company: "a symbol of the Magic of Disney"
Tink appeared in the animated series "House of Mouse" and appeared as the hostess to Disney series in the 50's and 60's
You can find her character in the video game "Kingdom Hearts"
One of the first pieces of Tinker Bell merchandise ever offered at Disneyland theme parks was a glow in the dark wand.
Tinker Bell was the "spokes-fairy" in the 1950's for Peter Pan Peanut Butter and starred in commercials voiced by Sterling Holloway(Winnie the Pooh) and Cliff Edwards(Jiminy Cricket). Check out the youtube video above to see it.

Tinker Bell Product of the Month

Wilton Tinker Bell Cake Pan

Who's talking about Tink?

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Disney Teams With Runway for Life: The fifth annual Runway for Life will be presented Oct. 11 by Disney's Tinker Bell with 100% of the net proceeds donated to St. Jude Children's Research ...
Watch this: I was desperate enough to consider the Tinker Bell and Winnie The Pooh watches. Why are the numbers on children's watches so big? Kids have a little trouble ...
'The Pool,' 'Take Out,' 'Tinker Bell': No story, but it's nice to look at It's tempting to analyze the new Disney animated feature "Tinker Bell" -- in which the pretty pixie bristles against ...

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Another Early Tinker Bell Appearance

Here is Tink appearing at the beginning of the weekly Disneyland series in the early 1950's.

MILK EGG NOG AND TINKERBELL FEED AMERICAN TV

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