Monthly Archives: December 2022

Precious Moments ‘Keeping It Wheel’ Figurine

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Disney has partnered with just about every company, artist, and gimmick known to the Marketing Universe. And we all love it! This Precious Moments ‘Keeping It Wheel’ figurine is an excellent example of when the synergy between Disney and another … Continue reading →

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Aladdin Disney School Bus Lunch Box

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Dis-LEE

This Aladdin Disney school bus lunch box is probably one of the most iconic that was ever released. My specimen is very badly damaged and missing the thermos, but I still love it! Its eye-catching appearance made it the most … Continue reading →

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Jim Henson’s Muppets: Beaker’s Sister?

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Dis-LEE

We all have our favorite Muppet characters. For many it’s likely Kermit the Frog or Miss Piggy or perhaps Fozzie Bear. Or maybe you like some of the stranger characters like Dr. Teeth or Beaker. Actually, no matter who you … Continue reading →

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Mickey & Goofy Grid Black & White Mug

Posted on December 18, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes the simplest designs can be the best. This basic black and white mug with Mickey and Goofy peeking out from squares arranged in a grid pattern is fun and imaginative: I also like the flourish on the handle featuring … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Castle Salt & Pepper Shakers

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Dis-LEE

So much food to season, so little time! The British comedian Michael McIntyre does a routine wherein he chronicles the angst that exists among spices. The whole bit relies on the fact that salt and pepper are the main spices … Continue reading →

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Things: Miniature Moments – Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. is hosting a new exhibition that is bigger than the name might imply. Miniature Moments – A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments is packed full of only thousands of the small wonders this … Continue reading →

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Vintage Nanco / Sababa Muppets Beaker Plush

Posted on December 15, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Beaker is a puppet character who first appeared on The Muppet Show in 1978. He is a shy, long-suffering assistant for Muppet Labs. He has a face only a lab technician with no eyes and coke bottle glasses could love. Yes, … Continue reading →

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Melody House ‘Adventures in Sound’ LP Record

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I collect vintage sound effect albums. Discovering how the sounds heard in old radio programs or animated cartoons were created is just too much fun to miss! Usually I find official soundtracks from actual sound effects studios, but this time, … Continue reading →

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Mattel ‘Masters of Malice’ Captain Hook Doll

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It must have seemed like a winning idea at the time. Back in 1999, Mattel released the first in a series of the ‘Masters of Malice’ dolls with Captain Hook from the animated classic film Peter Pan. Who was the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: MGM / Cinerama How the West Was Won

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Random House Year: 1963 Pages: 40 Type: Hardcover ISBN: N/A “The climax is the greatest train wreck ever filmed.” – The London Evening News They didn’t mean that the ending of the film was terrible, but that there was an actual train wreck at … Continue reading →

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