Princess and The Pea: Renditions of a Timeless Tale
The fairytale begins with a girl and a not-so-comfy bed.
This Danish children’s story is one we all know well. It is a timeless story passed on through generations. Although the root of the fairytale remains the same, it has been adapted into films, operas, poems, and TV shows. Maileg’s princess has been through many transformations as well. In welcoming our newest design to our universe, we want to share the many different styles of this signature piece from over the years.
2004 - The
first Princess and the pea is unveiled
The very first rendition was a hand-crafted crocheted doll. Hidden within the pile of soft mattresses, is one tiny, hand-knit pea. The darling princess daydreams and rests on her six mattress bed.
2009 -
The Princess receives a tiny storybook
This charming rendition is one that many collectors know and remember. The princess came with a small book, to inspire playtime stories. The book was hand-drawn by our very talented designer, Dorthe Mailil.
2013 -
The Princess upgrades to an elegant room
The magnificent fold-away princess room added more to dimension to the story and created a wonderful playtime scene. The interior is illustrated with nostalgic wallpaper and a medieval-style chandelier.
2013 -
Bunny and the Pea was also created
These beautiful designs were developed in 2013 and didn’t retire until 2016. This beautiful princess bunny wore golden slippers and a matching tiara.
2016 - A
nd then came the mouse
The Princess and the Pea Mouse was first introduced in Autumn 2016. This design takes the creativity of Maileg’s popular Mouse in Matchbox to new heights. The beautiful keepsake castle slides open and closed or could be stacked to create a two-story castle! Outside the printed “brick” castle, a small window reveals a handsome illustrated figure waving from the inside. Who could it be, but the prince of our princess’ dream come true?
2019 -
Princess and the Pea Mouse gets a new look
This charming mouse princess receives a new dress and paints the castle to compliment her beige and light pink color scheme. The princess even got an elegant new crown!
2020 -
Pretty in pink
This style is our pinkest version yet! The princess, along with her castle, receives a lively pop of colour and adorable new mattress patterns. The crocheted pea is now replaced with a wooden pea, hidden within the mattress.
2021 -
A beautiful Princess mouse!
Become enchanted with the newest Maileg take on the Princess and the Pea! This princess, who wears a stunning blue and gold sparkle dress, arrives in a beautiful castle. Just like in the story, the princess mouse still feels the pea even with the many mattresses that come in this cute set. How charming!
2023 -
Welcome the newest Princess and the Pea Mouse!
This cute mouse is dressed in a beautiful pink dress with gold lace. The princess lives in her fine castle with the many mattresses and the pea that teases her every night. She is available here.