In 1914, during World War 1, troops from Winnipeg (Manitoba, Canada) were being transported to eastern Canada on their way overseas to Europe. When the train stopped at White River, Ontario, there was a trapper standing on the platform with a bear cub. One of the soldiers who stepped off the train to take a break was Captain Harry Colebourn, a Canadian Army veterinarian. Colebourn bought the cub for $20.00 and named her "Winnipeg", or "Winnie" for short. Winnie became the mascot of the second Canadian Infantry Brigade and went to Britain with the unit. Unfortunately, when the Brigade was posted to the battlefields of France, Winnie could not go. She was placed instead with the London Zoo, in Regent's Park. Over the years the bear became very popular with the children and was well known for her playful nature. One little boy, in particular, was attracted to Winnie. The little boy's father (knowing of his son's attraction to the bear) would often tell him bedtime stories about the bear and a make-believe world. The little boy (Christopher Robin Milne) was a featured character in most of those stories. The little boy's father (A.A. Milne) went on to write a series of books about "Winnie-the-Pooh" (the bear from Winnipeg), Christopher Robin (his son), and their friends at "100-Aker Wood". (Source: http://www.billbam.com/)

Just realized that there are two different design lines of Japanese Pooh MBBP. One design line is very similar with the one that released in USA, and the other one is the design line of the original Animal series, called Little Star, which with smaller figures, harder materials and yellowish color.

It's Piglet's first movie -- and it's a BIG one! In this movie, Piglet disappears into the 100 Acre Wood after hearing he is ''just too small'' to help with a hunny-gathering scheme. Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and the others must then use Piglet's scrapbook of memories to find him. Soon, they realize just how big a part Piglet plays in their many adventures together!

In my opinion, this movie has many beautiful songs and a touching story.

Released date:

3/21/03

DVD & Video available date:

7/29/03

Released date:

2/11/00

Because Piglet's movie is going to release, I need to recommend another 100 Acre Wood's Movie -- The Tiggers Movie. In this movie, Winnine the Pooh, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, Rabbit, and the ever-exuberant Tigger, the whole gang is busy preparing a suitable winter home for the delightfully dismal donkey, Eeyore. Everyone's helping except Tigger, whose boisterous bouncing interrupts their efforts. When Rabbit suggests Tigger should go find other "tiggers" to bounce with, the notion seems absurd because he thinks he's the only one. So, the journey begins...... I love this movie so much, and I think this movie will be appreciated by people of different ages.

This movie, Winnie The Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year, is not played in the theater. Share the joy and magic of the holidays as Pooh and his lovable friends celebrate Christmas and the New Year in a delightful tale about spending special moments with those you care about most. This movie is sweat and full of holiday spirit. In my opinion, it may attract children's attention more than adults'. After all, it is released directly to home DVD & Video.

DVD & Video released date:2002