Monthly Archives: August 2021

Art of Disney 4-Park Collector Set Photomechanical Lithographs

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Disney often releases lithographs to promote movies or Theme Park projects to generate interest in the buying public. These can be given away if you attend a seminar or if you pre-order some piece of merchandise. Unfortunately, I can’t remember … Continue reading →

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Winnie the Pooh Miniature PVC Figures

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes you just have to splurge. Discount bags at charity shops are great places to get inexpensive collectibles. They may not always be in the best of shape, but you have to compromise somewhere! For just a buck or two … Continue reading →

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Mickey Mouse on a Scooter Sticker

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Dis-LEE

In Italy, Mickey Mouse is called Topolino. On the sticker I’m showing here he is wearing traditional, or stereotypical, Italian clothing. The cap and sweater are especially common touches when media tries to depict a Sicilian. He is riding a … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Transportation | Tagged Characters, Collectibles, Luca, Mickey Mouse, Scooters, Stickers, Topolino, Transportation, Vespa | Leave a comment

Disney-themed Wool Knit Sweaters by Jean

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Dis-LEE

My mother is a very artistic woman. In the past, she wrote poetry (even publishing a compellation book called The Lady in Red, reviewed on this blog), painted, and even knitted up a storm! She knew my wife and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Clothing, Crafts, Fashion | Tagged Characters, Clothing, Crafts, Fashion, Jean Beatens, Knitting, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Sweaters, Wool | Leave a comment

1984 Olympic Games Depicted by Disney on Grenada Stamps

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and commonly known as Los Angeles 1984) was held from July 28 to August 12, 1984. It marked the second time that Los Angeles had hosted the Games, the first being in 1932. … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Characters, Collectibles, Sports, Travel | Tagged Archery, Artwork, Boxing, Characters, Clarabelle Cow, Collectibles, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Grenada, Hurdles, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Olympics, Pommel Horse, Sports, Stamps, Travel, Uneven Bars, Weightlifting | Leave a comment

Embossed Mickey Mouse Fan Art

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Years ago one of my nephews made me this wonderful embossed Mickey Mouse out of copper plating: When people in your life learn that you like a certain thing, they generally fill your living space with articles pertaining to that … Continue reading →

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Coca-Cola Hot Air Popcorn Popper

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Nostalgia Products is responsible for this cute little kitchen appliance. Standing at just under 16″ tall it definitely won’t take up too much of your counter space! Of course, it won’t pop a whole lot of popcorn at one time … Continue reading →

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Disney-themed Barbie Doll ‘Action Figures’

Posted on August 14, 2021 by Dis-LEE

It was November 24h, 1999, when Barbie finally got to come out and play with Disney characters. Toy Story 2 introduced us to another of her many professions: Tour Guide. And what a tour it was! The background of the … Continue reading →

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Foodie Friday: Iconic Disneyland Popcorn Box

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Disneyland opened in 1955 and has served hot buttered popcorn since the very first day. How many kernels have been popped over the years? Too many to count! But not too many to eat. Who doesn’t become tempted upon entering … Continue reading →

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Dilbert’s Pointy-Haired Boss in Glorious Rubber

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Dilbert is an American comic strip written and illustrated by Scott Adams. It was first published on April 16, 1989 and has had great success to this day. It features satirical office humor revolving around a white-collar, micromanaged office drone (and engineer) named Dilbert. But this post is … Continue reading →

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