Seymour Mann Wizard of Oz Cowardly Lion Music Box 81 Somewhere Over the Rainbow
AS173b
Bring classic Wizard of Oz nostalgia to a collector’s display with this vintage Seymour Mann Cowardly Lion wind-up music box, a 1981 licensed Loew’s/MGM collectible that plays “Over the Rainbow.” This hand-painted Cowardly Lion figure stands on a Yellow Brick Road style base and features underside markings for Mann, Seymour Mann licensing, and Made in Korea.
A great display piece for Wizard of Oz collectors, vintage movie memorabilia collectors, music box collectors, or anyone building a themed Oz collection. The underside includes a wind-up mechanism and “Don’t over wind” label.
Sold as is. No warranty from the Seller. No Returns.
Approx. Size: 8" T x 4" W x 4" D
SKU: AS173
CONDITION: Pre-owned vintage condition with no original box included. Music box is represented as playing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” The piece shows age-related surface wear, light dust/soiling, minor paint rubs/scuffs, and visible wear/residue around the underside wood music mechanism panel. I do not see any major cracks or large chips on this piece. See all detailed pictures and read the full detailed description provided by the seller to know what you are purchasing.
Key Features
Type: Vintage wind-up music box / collectible figurine
Character: Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz
Song: Plays “Over the Rainbow”
Maker/Brand: Seymour Mann / Mann
Date Marking: 1981 / MCMLXXXI
Licensing Marks: ©1939 Loew’s, Renewed 1966 MGM, Seymour Mann, LIC.
Material/Style: Painted ceramic or porcelain-style figurine with wood underside music mechanism panel
Base Design: Yellow Brick Road themed base with gray brick side detailing
Size: Approx. 8" tall x 4" wide x 4" deep
Box: No original box included
Short Background on Designer / Manufacturer
Seymour Mann was a giftware and collectible importer known for decorative porcelain-style dolls, figurines, character collectibles, and music boxes. This piece belongs to the vintage Wizard of Oz licensed collectible category and is marked for Loew’s/MGM licensing, with comparable listings also identifying the piece as a 1981 Seymour Mann Cowardly Lion music box made in Korea.
Country Manufactured
Made in Korea, as marked on the underside. Comparable eBay item specifics for this same style of 1981 Mann Cowardly Lion music box also list the country of origin as Korea, Republic of.
Release Date / Age
Marked 1981 / MCMLXXXI, making it approximately 45 years old as of 2026. Comparable listings for this same model also identify it as a 1981 Seymour Mann Wizard of Oz Cowardly Lion music box.
A great display piece for Wizard of Oz collectors, vintage movie memorabilia collectors, music box collectors, or anyone building a themed Oz collection. The underside includes a wind-up mechanism and “Don’t over wind” label.
Sold as is. No warranty from the Seller. No Returns.
Approx. Size: 8" T x 4" W x 4" D
SKU: AS173
CONDITION: Pre-owned vintage condition with no original box included. Music box is represented as playing “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” The piece shows age-related surface wear, light dust/soiling, minor paint rubs/scuffs, and visible wear/residue around the underside wood music mechanism panel. I do not see any major cracks or large chips on this piece. See all detailed pictures and read the full detailed description provided by the seller to know what you are purchasing.
Key Features
Type: Vintage wind-up music box / collectible figurine
Character: Cowardly Lion from The Wizard of Oz
Song: Plays “Over the Rainbow”
Maker/Brand: Seymour Mann / Mann
Date Marking: 1981 / MCMLXXXI
Licensing Marks: ©1939 Loew’s, Renewed 1966 MGM, Seymour Mann, LIC.
Material/Style: Painted ceramic or porcelain-style figurine with wood underside music mechanism panel
Base Design: Yellow Brick Road themed base with gray brick side detailing
Size: Approx. 8" tall x 4" wide x 4" deep
Box: No original box included
Short Background on Designer / Manufacturer
Seymour Mann was a giftware and collectible importer known for decorative porcelain-style dolls, figurines, character collectibles, and music boxes. This piece belongs to the vintage Wizard of Oz licensed collectible category and is marked for Loew’s/MGM licensing, with comparable listings also identifying the piece as a 1981 Seymour Mann Cowardly Lion music box made in Korea.
Country Manufactured
Made in Korea, as marked on the underside. Comparable eBay item specifics for this same style of 1981 Mann Cowardly Lion music box also list the country of origin as Korea, Republic of.
Release Date / Age
Marked 1981 / MCMLXXXI, making it approximately 45 years old as of 2026. Comparable listings for this same model also identify it as a 1981 Seymour Mann Wizard of Oz Cowardly Lion music box.