Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas VHS - Dutch Edition [3709616]

Name: Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas VHS - Dutch Edition [3709616]
Brand: Rene
Availability: LimitedAvailability

The front, spine, and back of a Dutch language VHS tape for Disney's 'Belle en het Beest: Een Betoverend Kerstfeest' on a wooden surface. - view 1

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Estimated value

$5 - $15

Rarity

Common(2/10)

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: THE ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS VHS - DUTCH EDITION [3709616]: IDENTIFICATION

A PAL-format VHS tape of the 1997 direct-to-video Disney sequel, specifically the 'Nederlands Gesproken' (Dutch dubbed) release from 1998. The clamshell case features the primary cover art with Belle, Beast, Cogsworth, and Lumiere against a snowy forest backdrop. The spine includes the Walt Disney Home Video hologram for regional authentication and the stock number 3709616. The reverse side contains Dutch marketing copy, a 68-minute runtime specification, and the EAN barcode 8711875905711.

Compare with other collectibles in the archive: The Lion King - De Leeuwenkoning (Disney, 1995) VHS Dutch Clamshell, Toy Story VHS (Walt Disney Home Video) - PAL International Release, Agfa Silette I Camera (Agnar f/2.8/45 Color Lens).

PRODUCTION PERIOD

Released in late 1998 in the Benelux region by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, this VHS represents the peak of the direct-to-video sequel era for Disney. While the original production occurred in 1997, the localized Dutch version served the growing home media market in the Netherlands and Flanders during the transition phase before DVD ubiquity. The 'AL' (Alle Leeftijden) rating on the lower left was the standard age-rating classification for Dutch media during this period.

COLLECTOR NOTES

This film serves as a midquel, taking place within the chronological timeline of the original 1991 movie during the winter sequence.

SCARCITY

Common20-40%

CommonLegendary

Older mass-produced items still widely available. Easy to find on eBay, antique malls, and estate sales in large quantities.

Rarity 2/10. Curiosa currently catalogues 18 collectibles items at rarity 2 or higher.

Typical Characteristics

Mass produced historically
High survival rate
Readily available everywhere

Confidence Factors

Authentic regional hologram present on the spine
Matching EAN barcode and stock numbers for Dutch 1998 release
Low market value provides no incentive for forgery

How does authenticity detection work?

COLLECTOR SPECIALIST'S TAKE

Media Archives Specialist

VHS Expert

Identification is high due to clear imagery of the barcode, regional markers, and hologram which are all consistent with the 1998 Dutch release.

KEY EVIDENCE

1Stock number 3709616 confirmed for Dutch PAL release
2Buena Vista Home Entertainment B.V. copyright 1998
3Presence of the Walt Disney Home Video authentication hologram
4Standard 'AL' Kijkwijzer rating symbol

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Check the cassette tape for mold (white spots) on the film reel
→Verify the presence of the original Dutch 'Disney Video' catalog insert

CONDITION & GRADE

Good/Very Good

Grading breakdown

The insert paper remains vibrant with no visible sun-fading on the spine. The plastic sleeve has typical minor surface scratches but no cracks in the clamshell hinge.

Condition

The case shows minor shelf wear and corner softening. There is a prominent yellow 'Nederlands Gesproken' sticker on the front plastic, which appears original to the retail release but shows slight adhesive aging.