Monthly Archives: March 2023

ATC Mickey Mouse Touch-Tone Phone

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Dis-LEE

From the 1960s onward, the rotary dial on telephones was gradually supplanted by DTMF (dual-tone multi-frequency) push-button dialing. This new fangled way of ‘reaching out’ was first introduced to the public at the 1962 World’s Fair under the trade name “Touch-Tone”. This has become … Continue reading →

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Funko Soda Figure PETE from Disney

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Funko has many different types of products on the market. The usual big-headed vinyl figures in display boxes, keychains, games, plush, and now Bitty Pops! What’s next? Before we found that out, let’s have a look at this Funko Soda … Continue reading →

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Retail: Disney 2-Pack Ceramic Mini Loaf Pans

Posted on March 9, 2023 by Dis-LEE

There is no end to the Disney-related things you can find on retail shelves these days. The Mouse is certainly in tune with capitalism and profit, and we the consumers seem to like it that way! So as I was … Continue reading →

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History 101: Mark Twain Tonight! LP Record

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Harold Rowe Holbrook Jr. (February 17, 1925 – January 23, 2021) was an American actor, television director, and screenwriter. He first received critical acclaim in 1954 for his one-man stage show called Mark Twain Tonight! of which this album is a excerpt. He … Continue reading →

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Bear in the Big Blue House Talking & Dancing Plush

Posted on March 7, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Bear in the Big Blue House is an American children’s television series created by Mitchell Kriegman and was produced by Jim Henson Television for the Disney Channel’s Playhouse Disney series. The program debuted on October 20, 1997, and ended on April 28, 2006. Bear looks as good … Continue reading →

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Disney Traditions “Minnie as Marie” Figurine

Posted on March 6, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Disney Traditions collectible figurines designed by Jim Shore combines the magic of Disney with traditional motifs of handmade folk art. Shore creates new interpretations of classic characters that are sure to endear themselves to the young and the young at … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Little Golden Books – Disney’s Uncle Remus

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Western Publishing Company Year: 1986 Pages: 24 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-307-01055-4 “Maybe someday they’ll catch him. Do you reckon they will?” There is a world of hate for the Disney movie Song of the South and even more debate and controversy. But it remains … Continue reading →

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Build-a-Bear Workshop FROZEN Olaf Plush

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Unfortunately my loathing for the Disney animated film FROZEN has tainted my desire to obtain any merchandise from the franchise. I adore Anna and have come close to buying an Olaf plush several times. But the right one never came … Continue reading →

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Silent Movie Hits from the Pit Piano LP

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Movie Night was a highlight for anyone in the early 1900s. Things might start with a cartoon or two, perhaps a live comedy act, and then it was into the black and white world of the moving pictures! They were … Continue reading →

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In the Wild: Mickey Mouse Break Time Glass Mug

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Is it break time yet? No? I have to keep posting then? Okay. But could you at least fill this Mickey Mouse Break Time glass mug with some coffee please: When thrifting, sometimes you find a little, sometimes you find … Continue reading →

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