The Country Bear Jamboree has got to be one of the corniest shows ever to appear in a Disney Park… and I love it!
Big Al is definitely a stand-out character as he drawls his way through Blood on the Saddle and gives a little chuckle when he’s done. Classic!
In this post I’m featuring two different versions of a Big Al Money Bank. Both are made of a bisque or ceramic substance and have some nice detailing. This version is certainly the more colorful of the two!
Note the ‘Big Al’ moniker on his guitar? Even a bear knows that branding is the key to success in the music business!
Bottoms up:
As you can see, he is missing his plug. That sounds deeply personal and unfortunate. Moving on, I always feel that it devalues a money bank if it is missing the plug, even though it is quite common.
And now to my favorite of the Dueling Guitars:
This version has a monochrome palate making him seem like he is made out of wood, which is fitting for a bear that lives and… does other things in the woods.
Oh, Big Al! Is that moonshine down beside ya thare? You’d think he’d be a happpier bear with that kind of stimulation near by!
I HAVE A HOLE IN MY HEAD!
Ouch! But we need to get the money in somehow.
Yes ladies and gentlemen, we have found a plug in the wild!
Is this not enough Big Al for ya? Then check out a Plush Version and a Big Al Patch I got from my D23 Membership.
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