Monthly Archives: July 2022

Review: Heroes & Villains – The Art of the Disney Costume

Posted on July 10, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I recently had the privilege of attending a wonderful exhibit at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. If you’d like to visit yourself it runs from June 25th, 2022 to January 1st, 2023. The full name of the 6,000-square-foot … Continue reading →

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Nano Metalfigs 100% Die-Cast Disney Figures

Posted on July 9, 2022 by Dis-LEE

And just is a Nano Metalfig you ask? That was my question when I saw this box set of five Disney characters at a flea market. The asking price was only $5.00 US so I figured I had nothing to … Continue reading →

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Mickey Mouse Baby Rattle by Danara

Posted on July 8, 2022 by Dis-LEE

This well loved Mickey Mouse baby rattle by Danara is definitely showing its age. The poor thing has been shaked, rattled, and rolled by a very energetic baby! Mickey still has a smile on his face though. The back of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Cracker Jack Prizes

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Abbeville Press Year: 1989 Pages: 96 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 1-55859-000-5 (First Edition) “Crackerjacks – Likely a fresh slang phrase when… (it was) applied to (this) product.” Who doesn’t remember this candy when growing up? Would it surprise you to learn that it is just … Continue reading →

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The Legacy Collection Pocahontas CD Set

Posted on July 6, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Hitting the back stretch for this series with number eleven, The Legacy Collection: Pocahontas, released on August 7, 2015, as a two-disc album to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the movie. The release includes the film’s complete original soundtrack and … Continue reading →

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The Rescuers ‘Bernard’ McDonalds Ornament

Posted on July 5, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Rescuers Down Under (Australia, that is!) is the 29th Disney animated feature film, and the sequel to the 1977 film The Rescuers, which was based on the novels by Margery Sharp. You can read a review of the original book here. This … Continue reading →

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The Legacy Collection Robin Hood CD Set

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Coming in near the end of the run at number 13 is The Legacy Collection: Robin Hood CD set. It was released on August 4, 2017, as a two-disc soundtrack album. The album features the complete original soundtrack from Robin Hood, released … Continue reading →

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Book Review: How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Atria Paperback / Simon & Schuster Year: 2019 (1978) Pages: 160 Type: Softcover ISBN: 978-1-9821-3013-8 (First Edition) “…the one book that Marvel fans everywhere always ask for.” – Stan Lee I’ve wanted a copy of this book for a long time. But original printings … Continue reading →

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The Legacy Collection Beauty & the Beast CD Set

Posted on July 2, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The fourteenth installment of this series called The Legacy Collection is Beauty and the Beast. It was released on February 9, 2018, as a two-disc compilation featuring the 1991 original soundtrack along with deleted songs, extended score, and early demos. Most of … Continue reading →

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Foodie Friday: Vintage Donald Duck Cola Bottle

Posted on July 1, 2022 by Dis-LEE

General Beverages Inc. of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was licensed by Disney to make Donald Duck Cola from 1952 to 1955. Vintage Donald Duck Cola bottles aren’t especially rare but they can fetch up to $20.00 US for just one or up … Continue reading →

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