About Crystal World
Crystal World was founded in the
United States in 1983 as producers of high quality,
collectible figurines, created from the finest, full-cut
faceted crystal. Since its inception, Crystal World has
been led by its talented founder and lead artist,
Rudy Nakai. Rudy and his staff of
designers, including Tom Suzuki and Roy Takii, continue
to amaze and delight the public with their creative
artistry, as well as their mastery of intricate detail.
In 1987, a new trend towards
colored crystal was launched with Crystal World's
introduction of the Original Rainbow Castle
Collection®, revolutionizing the marketplace and
inspiring collectors worldwide.
Rudy and his design team are
renowned for their rare ability to translate emotion and
personality into the difficult medium of faceted
crystal. In June of 1998, Crystal World took this skill
to a new level with the introduction of the Disney
Showcase Collection, featuring replicas of Walt
Disney's most beloved characters, including Mickey &
Minnie Mouse, Dumbo, Tinker Bell,
Winnie-the-Pooh and Bambi. The Disney
Showcase Collection is now officially retired, as of
December 31, 2003. Crystal World Disney figurines are
currently only available through the secondary market.
In the summer of 2004, Crystal
World introduced its first-ever, limited edition PEANUTS®
Collection, honoring the enduring
legacy of comic-strip legend, Charles Schulz.
Recently, Crystal World has added several exciting new
sculptures to this charming series including Downhill
Snoopy, Figure Skating Snoopy and Pass the
Torch, Snoopy.
Crystal World has been honored
with numerous awards for artistic achievement. Four of
our figurines have received the prestigious Award of
Excellence, voted by the readers of
Collector Editions
magazine, including Curious Cat,
Enchanted Castle and Friendship Bouquet.
Cinderella's Castle not
only took top honors from
Collector Editions,
but was
also recognized by the National Association of
Limited Edition Dealers, receiving First Runner-Up
for Architectural Structure of the Year. Crystal
World has received many other awards and nominations
over the years, including a number of Best of Show
accolades at the International Collectibles
Expositions. These awards are due, in no small part,
to the continued support of Crystal World's loyal retail
dealers and collectors around the world.