Monthly Archives: December 2021

Mickey Mouse Plastic Thermos Vacuum Bottle

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Aladdin is a well-known manufacturer of beverage containers. This Mickey Mouse Vacuum Bottle, or thermos, is a nice example of an inexpensive and simple way to carry your… coffee? Being as this would likely be carried by a younger person, … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s CARS 3 Joe Don Jackson Die Cast

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Joe Don Jackson appears only in the sequel Cars 3 where he is depicted as a vintage racer who competed in the Piston Cup Racing Series with the number 7, during the famous race where Doc. Hudson crashed. He was sponsored by Po’Tater’s … Continue reading →

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Vintage Mickey Mouse Roller Skates

Posted on December 20, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Roller Blades have replaced the old Roller Skates in modern culture. But back in the day, there was no cooler way to hit the boardwalk or the local roller rink than with four wheels and a skate key. And if … Continue reading →

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Pressed Pennies from Disney and Elsewhere

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Pressed Pennies are unique little collectibles that are fun to create and cheap to obtain. For just 50 cents and an old penny, you can own one of these brass beauties. I did a post covering some of the offerings … Continue reading →

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Commonwealth of Dominica Music-themed Disney Stamps

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The Commonwealth of Dominica is an island country in the Caribbean. Dominica has been nicknamed the “Nature Island of the Caribbean” for its natural environment. Hey, it’s in the Caribbean. Duh! And they are now known for this set of music-themed Disney stamps. … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Characters, Collectibles, Ephemera, Music, Places, Stamps | Tagged Artwork, Characters, Collectibles, Commonwealth of Dominica, Dale, Dominica, Donald Duck, Ephemera, Goofy, Horace Horsecollar, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Music, Places, Stamps, UNICEF, Walt Disney Productions | Leave a comment

Foody Friday: Mickey and Friends Green Seedless Grapes

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Disney is so pervasive that it literally shows up everywhere! In a store? There’s a piece of merchandise. Walking down the street? There’s a billboard. Listening to the radio or watching TV? There’s a commercial. Just minding your own business? … Continue reading →

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Funko Minis Disneyland 65th Hook on Peter Pan Attraction

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Dis-LEE

It may be a pirate’s life for Captain Hook, but it’s a collector’s job for me! I never wanted a large collection of Funko Pop! vinyl figures. However, they keep coming out with interesting designs and concepts, like this Funko … Continue reading →

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Pixar CARS Golden Edition Lightning McQueen

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Although he is the ‘Golden Boy’ of the racing circuit and a lean, mean, money-making machine for Disney/Pixar, I’m uncertain as to whether we needed an actual Golden Edition version of Lightning McQueen. Says the man who bought him anyway: … Continue reading →

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The Magical Music of Walt Disney 8-Track Tape Set

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Before streaming and Apple Music, iTunes and portable devices, there were LP Records. But before LP Records, there were cassette tapes. But but and before before cassette tapes, there were annoying 8-Track tapes the size of city buses that held … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Merchandise, Music, Soundtracks | Tagged 8-Track Tapes, Anthology, Books, Commemorative Box Set, Commemorative Edition, Merchandise, Mickey's 50th, Music, Ovation Records, Soundtracks, The Magical Music of Walt Disney | Leave a comment

Celebration, Florida Promotional Brochure

Posted on December 13, 2021 by Dis-LEE

“The Town That Disney Built“. We visited this wonderful, idyllic, Disney town in 2014. Of course, by then, Disney had sold it off and had washed its hands of the project. The Mouse House does tend to do things like … Continue reading →

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