Ruby Slippers - Like the Wizard of Oz
From the Wonderful Wizard of Oz, to enthusiasts of this classic movie, ruby slippers are one of the phenomenal aspects of this tale. As the lost Dorothy clicks her heels together and chants "There's No Place Like Home" she will be transported magically back to the comfort of her Kansas home.
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Did you know that the original slippers in the book that the movie is based on were silver? Well, to the filmmakers silver would not be able to stand out on screen so ruby they became.
Ruby slippers are a must have for every Wizard of Oz enthusiast, but it has been said that there were six pairs made for the movie, and only four left. One pair is displayed at Disney's MGM studios. Another is encased in glass at the Smithsonian. Another pair was bought for 165,000 dollars at an auction.
There are many controversies about where the others might be and even some controversy surrounding the pair displayed at the Smithsonian. Any Wizard of Oz collector would surely die to get their hands on a pair of these mystical ruby slippers .
There are imitations being made, for the not so avid about detail collectors. There are people out there making exact imitations of the ones worn by Judy Garland on the big screen.
If you are looking for a pair for a costume you will certainly find a pair at a costume store, unless you are looking to spend 165,000 dollars on a pair of ruby slippers. Costume ruby slippers come in adult and children's sizes. You could even construct a pair yourself by sewing red sequins to a pair of shoes you already own.
Costume ruby slippers are sometimes made of satin , but if fashioned after the original they should be sequined, and it just so happens that they are not really slippers, they are shoes. Whether you are a collector of Wizard of Oz memorabilia or looking to be Dorothy at your next costume party, there is a pair of Ruby Slippers out there waiting for you.
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