Are you a fan Disney's mischievous little pixie, Tinkerbell? Tinkerbell appeared first as a character in J.M. Barrie's 1904 play and again in the novel Peter and Wendy in 1911. It was until the 1953 Disney movie "Peter Pan" that her popularity really took off, however.

Since her conception, she has developed into of Disney's most well liked characters. Her likeness has been used on products ranging from bath towels to T-shirts, coffee mugs, tote bags, dinnerware, and stationary. She even has her own float in Disneyland's Disney Electrical Parade. If you adore this splendidly sprightly fairy, then you might want to consider having her image on your own personal bank checks.

Tinkerbell's name derived from the fact that she could fix kettles and pots like a tinker could do. To most people, her voice sounds like ringing bells. The only people who can really understand what she is saying are those that know her language.

Tinkerbell's unrequited love for a man, in her case Peter Pan, makes her a sympathetic figure to many women. Even for a cartoon character, her resentment of Wendy made her all too human.

Tinkerbell was really modeled after Margaret Kerry though it was alleged that she was fashioned after celebrated screen legend Marilyn Monroe. Yet, with her bouncy blond hair and buxom body she was not your normal starlet-even for a cartoon character! .

Although when she was first created she was simply a minor character, today she is just as popular as other co-stars from "Peter Pan" and is even the centerpiece of the "Disney Fairies" franchise. She recently even had her own movie come out on DVD.

Tinkerbell continues to fly through the sky over Disneyland to broadcast the fireworks every summer evening. She will even be getting her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009.

You show everyone that you believe in Tinker Bell's delightful charms by buying check designs that contain her likeness. You can also buy matching accessories like checkbook covers, address labels, and contact cards to coordinate with your checks.

There are a variety of Tinkerbell checks available for purchase. You can find checks that contain images of her alone, or checks with images of her with Peter Pan. You can even find seasonal checks that contain Halloween themes.

One popular check series includes 4 rotating images, which means that every check you write will be different than the last one.

Don't let the previous high cost of buying personal checks keep you from buying yours now. These days, if you buy them online from a reputable website, you can save as much as 50% off the price that you could have paid at your local bank in the past. There are many good websites to pick from.

You must know both your routing number and checking account number when you order your checks online. They should arrive in the mail to you in about 5 days, which could even be faster than your bank could have gotten them to you. In addition, you get the added convenience of not even having to leave the comfort of your own home to purchase them.

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