Monthly Archives: January 2023

‘The Abominable Showman’ Amazing Spiderman Record

Power Records is actually a name used by Peter Pan Records. It seems that this alternate label is used when superheroes are the subject matter. When this is the case, as with Spiderman here, a repertory company of actors would … Continue reading

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POP! Television Disney’s Zorro Vinyl Figure

Zorro starred Guy Williams (January 14, 1924 – April 30, 1989) and was based on the famous character created by Johnston McCulley in his 1919 novella. The series premiered on October 10, 1957, on ABC. Financial disputes between Walt Disney and ABC cancelled the series … Continue reading

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Disney Bamboo Reusable Travel Mug

When ya gotta go, ya gotta go! I mean, when you’re late for work, you have to hurry and need to take your coffee with you. What were you thinking? And if you’re planning to take a pipping hot beverage … Continue reading

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POP! Walt Disney World 50 José Vinyl Figure

Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room is an attraction located in Disneyland and in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This Funko figure is patterned after the character found in WDW and is to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Resort. José is the Master of … Continue reading

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Book Review: The Charlie Brown Dictionary

Publisher: Scholastic Book Services Year: 1973 Pages: 400 Type: Softcover ISBN: N/A “…a picture book, and a book of knowledge.” Charles Monroe Schulz was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 26, 1922, and passed away in the year 2000. His popular Peanuts comic strip was well … Continue reading

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POP! Walt Disney World 50 Mickey Mouse Vinyl Figure

2021 marked the 50th Anniversary of the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. It opened on October 1st of 1971 but was closed down due to Covid-19 for this momentous occasion. But that didn’t stop Disney and Funko from … Continue reading

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Classic Series Hotwheels Diecast Gold Batmobile

Yes, it’s the same Bat-time on the same Bat-site to see yet another of the Dark Knight’s famous vehicles. This time, it will be both familiar and different. Behold, for reasons unknown, the Classic Series Hotwheels Diecast Gold Batmobile: If … Continue reading

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Karina’s Shining Stars Disney Cup Sleeve

We recently celebrated our 33rd Wedding Anniversary and received some very nice gifts from friends and family. What do you get the Canadian who has everything? A Karina’s Shining Stars Disney cup sleeve to keep his Tim Hortons coffee warm, … Continue reading

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Book Review: Disney’s Family Fun Crafts

Publisher: Hyperion Year: 1997 Pages: 256 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-7868-6304-8 “Don’t worry about getting a little paint on the pages.” Back in the 90s kids still liked to make things. Crafts were all the rage and Disney’s FamilyFun Magazine was happy to supply all kinds … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Mickey Mouse Fan

Florida summers can reach well over 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.8 C). That’s hot! So visitors to Walt Disney World need a way to keep cool. Other than jumping into the Seven Seas Lagoon, or a fountain, and being arrested! Enter … Continue reading

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