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This is a first-release home video version housed in a white plastic clamshell case with a wrap-around paper insert. The spine displays the Disney Classics logo and the stock number 5297716. The back cover features the AL (Alle Leeftijden) age rating and confirms a 1995 Buena Vista Home Entertainment B.V. copyright. Compare with other collectibles in the archive: [Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas VHS - Dutch Edition \[3709616\]](https://curiosa.com/archive/collectibles/belle-en-het-beest-een-betoverend-kerstfeest-vhs), [Toy Story VHS (Walt Disney Home Video) - PAL International Release](https://curiosa.com/archive/collectibles/toy-story-1995-dutch-vhs-release), [Agfa Silette I Camera (Agnar f/2.8/45 Color Lens)](https://curiosa.com/archive/collectibles/agfa-silette-i-rangefinder-camera). ## CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS ### Where This Object Echoes Dutch Pop Culture 1990s Represents the 1990s era of localized physical media before the transition to DVD in the early 2000s. ### Ritual & Ceremonial Use - • Friday night movie rentals and family home viewing sessions facilitated by 1980s-90s VCR technology. ### Meaning Through Time 1995 The pinnacle of home media convenience and ownership. 2026 A nostalgic artifact often incorrectly rumored to hold extreme value on the secondary market. ## PRODUCTION PERIOD Following its June 1994 theatrical release, Disney distributed The Lion King on VHS globally in 1995. This specific edition was produced for the Benelux market by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, featuring a Dutch-language dub and localized artwork. The white clamshell design was the standard ... Following its June 1994 theatrical release, Disney distributed The Lion King on VHS globally in 1995. This specific edition was produced for the Benelux market by Buena Vista Home Entertainment, featuring a Dutch-language dub and localized artwork. The white clamshell design was the standard industry format for Disney 'Masterpiece' and 'Classics' collections during the mid-1990s. Read full story ## COLLECTOR NOTES 1 The 1995 VHS release of The Lion King became the best-selling home video of all time in the United Kingdom, moving over 9 million units. ## SCARCITY Common 20-40% Common Legendary 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 19 collectibles items at rarity 2 or higher. ### Typical Characteristics - Mass produced historically - High survival rate - Readily available everywhere ### AUTHENTICITY CONFIDENCE Very High (90% confidence) #### Confidence Factors - Matching serial numbers and regional barcodes - Standard industrial manufacturing markers on the plastic case [How does authenticity detection work?](/fake-art-detection) ## COLLECTOR SPECIALIST'S TAKE Toy Historian & Collector-Dealer Toy Specialist Identification is high due to clear legible barcodes, copyright markings, and regional identifiers (Dutch title and rating). ### KEY EVIDENCE - 1 Buena Vista Home Entertainment 1995 copyright on back cover - 2 Barcode 8711875297717 identifies the Dutch retail press - 3 AL (Alle Leeftijden) classification logo unique to the Dutch market - 4 Disney Classics spine branding consistent with 1995-1996 releases ### UNCERTAINTIES - • No notable red flags; this is a high-volume retail product. ### WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY - → Check for the presence of the original holographic security sticker on the tape itself. - → Inspect the tape for signs of mold (white fuzzy spots) on the spools. COLLECTOR GLOSSARY (2 terms) ## CONDITION & GRADE VG+ (Very Good Plus) ### Grading breakdown The sleeve is free of tears and significant fading, though the plastic case shows standard 30-year shelf friction. ### Condition The clamshell shows minor corner yellowing and light shelf wear. The paper insert appears crisp with no visible water damage or fading to the spine. ## COLLECTIBLES MARKET VALUE $5 - $15 Updated: May 10, 2026 How we estimate value ### Who buys this Nostalgia-focused collectors or VHS enthusiasts seeking specific regional variants for completionist libraries. ### What increases value - • Condition of the plastic clamshell (free of cracks or yellowing) - • Lack of sun-fading on the spine of the paper insert ### What lowers value - • Extremely high production numbers (millions made) - • Limited playability due to the decline of VCR hardware ### What makes top-tier examples - • Factory shrink-wrap with original Disney pulls-string - • Pristine, unyellowed white plastic ### Grade & condition Centering of the insert, absence of corner dings, and tape spool cleanliness. ### Rarity & demand Common Moderate demand Sells quickly [Browse similar collectibles objects](/archive/collectibles) For informational purposes only, not a formal appraisal. ## FROM THE CABINET OF [RE ](/cabinet/rene) [ ### Rene ](/cabinet/rene) Fellow Collector • 44 items [View Full Cabinet](/cabinet/rene) ### COMMENTS No comments yet. 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