Monthly Archives: July 2021

Disney Store Pooh and Tigger Polar Plush

The Disney Store always has such great merchandise! It’s a shame that Disney has decided to close all of the stores and endorse only an online shopping presence. Of course, if you have access to a Target store in the … Continue reading

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8-year-old Me in a Walt Disney World Sweatshirt

My first visit to Walt Disney World in Florida was either in 1972 or 1973. We also went the following year for a total of two awesome trips to the Magic Kingdom. My next trip would have to wait until … Continue reading

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Mickey Mouse Club Ranger Woodlore Vinylmation

Who’s the leader of the bears who’s made for you and Humphrey? It’s Ranger Woodlore, that’s who! And I love how happy he looks with the role: This is a marvelous figurine! It depicts Ranger Woodlore as he appeared in … Continue reading

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Walt Disney Company Magazine Advertising Pages

Another great type of collectible that fits into just about anyone’s display space is what is called ‘ephemera’. Ephemera is defined as “items of collectible memorabilia, typically written or printed ones, that were originally expected to have only short-term usefulness.” … Continue reading

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Disney Pin Trading: Goofy-looking Bear Midway Mania Pin

Into every collection comes something you just can’t explain. A case in point is this very odd looking Disney pin. It doesn’t look like any bear character I’ve ever seen from either Disney or Pixar Studios. It’s not Humphrey, even … Continue reading

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Found Disney: Donald Duck Visits Singapore

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: You just never know where you’re going to find Disney! I was watching a vintage travel documentary from the 1950s called Kingdom of the Sea. The episode was entitled Ports of … Continue reading

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Funko Dudley Do-Right Wacky Wobbler

Our intrepid Mountie was a supporting character on The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends show that aired from 1959 to 1964 on the ABC and NBC Networks. He was the thorn in the side of the arch villain … Continue reading

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Columbia 26 Rambler Bike with Mickey Mouse Horn

Since about mid-January I’ve been on a bit of a health journey. Due to indifference and lack of portion control, my weight had ballooned up to an alarming number! I determined to do something about it, and in just five … Continue reading

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Foodie Friday: Oversized Baymax Mug from Big Hero 6

We could all use a Personal Healthcare Companion! Someone to show compassion when we are hurt and who can kiss any wound better. And no one, or no robot, can do that better than Baymax from the Disney movie Big … Continue reading

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Barrel of Monkeys Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

A group that is having fun and enjoying themselves is often said to be having “more fun than a barrel of monkeys.” But what is the origin of that saying? Barrel of Monkeys is a game released by Lakeside Toys in 1965. … Continue reading

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