Author Archives: Dis-LEE

Ron Hover from CARS Die Cast Helicopter

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I admit that I’m just as addicted to the CARS franchise as anyone else. Well, at least I’m addicted to the little metal models that Mattel has been putting out in alarming quantities since 2006. Cars 2 and Cars 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Die Cast, Pixar, Toys | Tagged Animation, Cars, Characters, Collectibles, Competition Racing Sports Network, Die Cast, Diecast, Helicopters, Made in Thailand, Mattel, Pixar, Ron Hover, Toys, Whirlybird Liftalot | Leave a comment

Photo Spot: Old Truck in Greenfield Village

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I love visiting the Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. There is always something interesting to photograph! Recently we attended the Old Car Festival and were delighted with all of the vintage vehicles on display. Most … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Museums, Photo Spot, Photography, Transportation | Tagged Attractions, Greenfield Village, Museums, Photo Spot, Photography, The Henry Ford Museum, Transportation, Trucks, Vintage | Leave a comment

Mickey’s 1001 Hellos World Tour! Banner

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes you just get lucky and find collaborating merchandise. Years ago, I came across a set of trading cards that featured Disney characters in ethnic costumes visiting various countries from around the world. It was a part of Mickey’s World … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Merchandise, Places, Travel | Tagged 1001 Hellos, Banner, Bonjour, Characters, Ciao, Cotton, Egypt, France, Germany, Gutentag, Hola, Italy, J. A. Woronowicz, Jindobre, Languages, Merchandise, Mexico, Michel, Mickey Mouse, Places, Poland, Polyester, The Walt Disney Company, Topolino, Travel, World Tour, Yassou | Leave a comment

Vintage Mickey Mouse Children’s Costume

Posted on October 1, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes even I’m amazed at what I have in my collection! I do not remember buying this vintage Mickey Mouse children’s costume. There is no mask to go with it and neither is there a box. But if I lose … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Clothing, Fashion | Tagged Animation, Characters, Clothing, Costumes, Dress Up, DuPont, Fashion, Halloween, Mickey Mouse, Nylon, Vintage, Wallace Hume Carothers | Leave a comment

Ceramic Stork DIY Craft Inspired by Dumbo

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It is said that storks have been associated with delivering babies for centuries, starting with Greek mythology. According to myth, the goddess Hera turned her rival into a stork, after which the stork-woman attempted to steal her son in revenge. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Crafts, DIY, Movies | Tagged Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Crafts, DIY, Dumbo, Fables, Movies, Myths, Sterling Holloway, Stork, Where do babies come from? | 2 Comments

In the Wild: Disney/Pixar Mater Pillow Pet

Posted on September 27, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Once again, I have found a piece of Disney merchandise loose in the wild. In this case, at a Goodwill store in Windsor, ON. It’s not uncommon to find plush characters at charity shops, but I thought this one was … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Decor, Home Decor, In the Wild, Movies, Pixar, Plush | Tagged Animation, Cars, Characters, CJ Products, Home Decor, In the Wild, Movies, Pillow Pets, Pixar, Plush, Tow Mater | Leave a comment

Mini Brands MINI DISNEY STORE Display

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The first Disney Store opened on March 28th of 1987 in Glendale, California. It reached its peak of success in 1997 with 749 locations operating worldwide. Fast forward to 2021 and the Disney Store shuttered its last location sometime near … Continue reading →

Posted in Cast Members, Characters, Collectibles, Disney Store, Displays, Figurines, Marvel, Merchandise, Pixar, Princesses, Special Edition, Toys | Tagged 5 Surprise, Capsules, Cast Members, Characters, Collectibles, Costumes, Disney Store, Disney Store Edition, Displays, Figurines, Marvel, Merchandise, Mini Brands, Mini Disney Store, Mystery Minis, Pixar, Princesses, Special Edition, Toys, Zuru | 2 Comments

Zaini Toy Story 4 Chocolate Egg w/Bunny

Posted on September 24, 2022 by Dis-LEE

If you have noticed Zaini at all it’s likely because of these licensed chocolate eggs featuring some of your favorite Disney and Pixar characters. Each egg has a little plastic toy inside. But if you click the link to their … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Food, Movies, Pixar, Toys | Tagged Animation, Bunny, Characters, Chocolate, Chocolate Eggs, Collectibles, Figurines, Food, Jordan Peel, Movies, Pixar, Toy Story 4, Toys, Zaini | Leave a comment

Places: The DAIRY FREEZ Restaurant in Essex, ON

Posted on September 22, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Reaume family has run this establishment since 1954 and it has become an iconic landmark and family destination in Essex County. They serve ice cream, classic American foods, and other treats. But perhaps the coolest contribution (see what I … Continue reading →

Posted in Food, Places, Restaurants, Reviews, Signage | Tagged Essex County, Food, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Stand, Mike Reaume, Places, Restaurants, Reviews, Roadside Attractions, Signage, The Dairy Freez | Leave a comment

Photo Spot: Chain Drive Transmission

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Now that should get ‘er done! In the early days of automotive design and fabrication, things were more industrial. How something looked took a back seat to making it work as inexpensively as possible. And so, we have the fully … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, History, Museums, Photo Spot, Photography, Transportation | Tagged Attractions, Cars, Chain, Greenfield Village, Henry Ford Museum, History, Museums, Old Car Festival, Photo Spot, Photography, Transmission, Transportation, Vehicles | Leave a comment