Monthly Archives: April 2023

Photo Spot: Horse on a Break at Greenfield Village Farm

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Dis-LEE

It may seem like I used a sepia filter to take this shot but that’s not the case. The natural patina of the wood just matched the horses colouring perfectly! Even though the colouring is monotone I thought the various … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Museums, Nature, Photo Spot, Photography | Tagged Attractions, Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum, Horses, Museums, Nature, Photo Spot, Photography | Leave a comment

Funko Bitty POP! Disney Character 4-Pack Figures

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Into the world came MINI Brands. We ended up with really tiny versions of all our favorite toys, candies, and whatever they could shrink and sell us! Would Funko take that sitting down and allow someone else to enter their … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Displays, Figurines, Toys | Tagged Animation, Bitty Pop!, Characters, Chip, Collectibles, Conductor Mickey, Disney, Displays, Figurines, Funko, Goofy, Made in China, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Mystery Bitty, Toys | Leave a comment

HotWheels Premium Spiderman Spider-Mobile Diecast

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Yup. Spiderman had a car. Why? Because he needed money. Let me explain: Corona Motors, in an effort to promote their new non-polluting car engine, hired the advertising firm of Carter & Lombardo to approach Spider-Man about building a Spider-Mobile. Of course, Spiderman … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Die Cast, Marvel, Television, Toys | Tagged Animation, Cars, Characters, Comic Books, Comics, Die Cast, Diecast, Dune Buggy, Made in Indonesia, Marvel, Mattel, Spider Mobile, Spider-Mobile, Spiderman, Television, The Amazing Spiderman, Toys | Leave a comment

Funko Soda Incredibles FROZONE D23 Expo Figure

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Dis-LEE

I was on the hunt for new acquisitions to add to my collection and came across this Funko Soda Collectible Figure for just $5.00 US. It had been opened previously. The Incredibles was a breakaway hit for Pixar when it … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Exclusive, Figurines, Movies, Pixar | Tagged Animation, Characters, Collectible Figure, Collectibles, D23 Expo, Exclusive, Figurines, Frozone, Funko Soda, Incredibles, Limited Edition, Made in Vietnam, Movies, Pixar, Superheroes, Vinyl Figures | Leave a comment

Photo Spot: Greenfield Village – Progress?

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Dis-LEE

We recently had a nice outing to Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. As always, there was no shortage of beautiful things to photograph! When I look for a subject, I like to find something that … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Museums, Photo Spot, Photography | Tagged Attractions, Farming, Greenfield Village, Industrialization, Museums, Photo Spot, Photography, Progress, The Henry Ford Museum | Leave a comment

‘The Muppet Show 2’ LP Soundtrack Record

Posted on April 15, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Well, once again, it’s time to ‘light the lights’ and ‘start the music’ as we look ‘once again’ at another wild and wacky piece of merchandise from The Muppet Show! I present for your pleasure The Muppet Show 2 LP … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Humor, Muppets, Music, Records, Soundtracks, Television | Tagged AB 4192, Arista Records Inc., Capitol Records, Characters, Humor, Jim Henson, LP, Muppets, Music, Peter Harris, Records, Soundtracks, Television, The Muppet Show, The Muppet Show 2 | Leave a comment

The World of CARS Checkers Game Tin

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Pixar created a Marketing Monster when it released the original CARS movie back in 2006. Kids will do anything for something with Lightning McQueen on it! What could be more fun then The World of CARS Checkers Game Tin, other … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Games, Pixar | Tagged Animation, Cardinal Industries Inc., Cars, Characters, Checkers, Chick Hicks, Games, Lightning McQueen, Pixar, Racing Series, The World of Cars | Leave a comment

Disney Mania in Concert – Video DVD

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Dis-LEE

The MANIA gets even CRAZIA! Disney Mania is a series of compilation albums featuring Disney songs covered by mainstream pop stars or Disney Channel artists. Each singer is allowed to sing their own rendition or version of the song, and do it ‘their way!’. As … Continue reading →

Posted in Disneyland, Music, Videos | Tagged Concerts, Disney Mania, Disney Mania in Concert, Disneyland, DVD, Live Performances, Music, Raven-Symone, Video, Walt Disney Records | Leave a comment

Walt Disney World 2000 Vacation Planner Guide VHS

Posted on April 12, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Sherman is going to set the Wayback Machine to the year 2000 so that we can revisit the beginning of the Millennium where everyone was waiting for their computers to crash with the Y2K bug but Disney was more optimistic … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Anniversaries, Attractions, Ephemera, Events, Promotions, Special Events, Theme Parks, Travel, Vacation Planning, Videos, Walt Disney World | Tagged 2000, Advertising, Anniversaries, Attractions, Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand, DVD, Ephemera, Events, Promotions, Special Events, Theme Parks, Travel, Vacation Planner Guide, Vacation Planning, Videos, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Polyester Necktie

Posted on April 11, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Disney fans go crazy for a sharp dressed man, but only if he’s wearing something Disney-themed! So I took no chances in this post and wore my new-to-me 101 Dalmatians Polyester Necktie: Dress casual usually works for me! I’m not … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Clothing, Fashion, Merchandise | Tagged 101 Dalmatians, Animation, Characters, Clothing, Dogs, Fashion, Fratello, Hand Made, Made in Korea, Merchandise, Neckties, Polyester, Silk Trade Company Ltd. | Leave a comment