'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - Fruits of the Mouse - ANDREAS DEJA is considered one of the world's top animators. Born and raised in Germany, Andreas loved Disney animation from childhood. His heroes were legendary Disney animators Marc Davis and Milt Kahl, and Andreas became close friends and colleagues with both artists when he himself became a Disney artist. His first Disney assignment was designing characters for The Black Cauldron (1985). Since then, Andreas has served as supervising animator for such favorite characters as Gaston (Beauty and the Beast, 1991), Jafar (Aladdin, 1992), Scar (The Lion King, 1994), Hercules (Hercules, 1997), Mickey Mouse (Runaway Brain, 1995 and Fantasia/2000, 1999) and Lilo (Lilo & Stitch, 2002).
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'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - FrontEAR Tales - From one Disney legend to another, Fess helps celebrate Mickey's anniversary with "FrontEAR Tales," depicting Mickey in Davy Crokett's famous coonskin cap.

'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - Music Royalty - Elton is known for his eclectic style and piano prowess, both of which he depicts in "Music Royalty," which styles Mickey with extravagant sunglasses and piano keys.

'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - Lobsta Mickey - BREANNA ROWLETTE was deemed Radio Disney AM 1260s Kid Correspondent in March of 2003. This eight-year-old from Lowell, Massachusetts wowed the judges by conducting a flawless interview with one of the world-renowned Harlem Globetrotters. Quite a "feet" for a 4-foot little girl to take on a six-foot-six basketball player!

'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - Appropriately deemed "Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations," the Mickey statues were created by Disney legends, artists, actors, athletes and performing artists who lent creative talent or simply creative inspiration that resulted in 75 uniquely designed, 700-pound, 6-foot-tall Mickey statues. The impressive tribute to Mickey was provided by some of his biggest fans, including Ben Affleck, Ellen Degeneres, Tony Hawk, Elton John, Tom Hanks and Shaquille O'Neal.

'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - Flying Colors #3 - DAVID WILLARDSON is among the most renowned airbrush artists in America. After graduating from Los Angeles Art Center, David's passion for excellence and his natural creativity led to his creation of internationally known images such as the Raiders of the Los Ark movie logo and the classic American Graffiti car hop.

'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - Wonderful World of Mickey - KATHRYN E. MORGAN is a 13-year-old girl from southern New Jersey. Katie is proud to have the opportunity to create a statue for Disney. She has an interest in performing arts and is the winner of a Junior Miss Pageant. *

'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - Mickey's Shadow - TREY HOYUMPA is an artist, illustrator, web designer, photographer, and graphic designer. An Honors graduate from Parsons School of Design with a BFA in illustration, Trey has a bright painterly style. Describing herself as a "child of the world," she likes to reflect her environment by using bright colors, flowing movements, funny faces, and even festive music.

'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - UndercovEAR Mickey - "UndercovEAR Mickey," Jennifer Garner's statue reflects the secret agent theme of her hit television show Alias.

'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - Viva Mickey - LUIS GARCIA plays George's son Max Lopez on ABC's George Lopez. His work in television includes a guest appearance on ER, Any Day Now, a Chevy commercial and a national public safety announcement for seatbelt safety.

'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - Viva Mickey - Luis was born in LaGrange, Illinois, and is one of six children. In his elementary school classes, Luis maintains an "A" average.

'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - Crazy Style Mickey - MEAR ONE is an acknowledged king of West Coast graffiti. Without art training, Mear found his learning and inspiration in the local comic book shop. He studied cassic California/hot rod/surfer/rock and roll culture art.

'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - All the World is His Stage - Susan's distinguished career is recognized through "All The World's His Stage," which pays homage to some of her greatest roles, including Annie from Broadway's Annie Get Your Gun, and Erica Kane from ABC's All My Children.

'Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations' Statue - Big Cheese Mickey - JEFF SPOHN, a senior majoring in graphic design at Otis College of Art and Design, grew up in Olympia, Washington, where he developed an interest in art and graphic design while in junior high.

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Wayne Brady takes a futuristic approach to styling Mickey in "Extended Play," which features a metallic look for the mouse.