Author Archives: Dis-LEE

Mickey Mouse Squeeze & Motion Toy by Illco

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes it’s hard to date these old plastic toys. This Mickey Mouse train is a classic example. It could be very old or very recent. Most of these toys don’t have a year on them, but thankfully, this one does! … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Toys, Videos | Tagged An Illco Toy, Characters, Engineer Mickey, Illco, Made in China, Mickey Mouse, Squeeze Toy, Toys, Trains, Tyco, Videos, Wind Up Toys | Leave a comment

Vintage HOLIDAY INN Key on Fob

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Kemmons Wilson, a resident of Memphis, Tennessee, was inspired to build a motel after being disappointed by the poor quality of roadside accommodations during a family road trip. Now that might just be the most reactive and extreme thing to do just … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Postcards, Resorts, Signage, Travel | Tagged Balton & Sons Sign Company, Eddie Bluestein, History, Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Hotel Courts, Hotels, Kemmons Wilson, Key Fob, Michigan, Motels, Mount Clemens, Postcards, Resorts, Signage, Travel, Vacation, Vintage | Leave a comment

Disney Loungefly Winne the Pooh Gingham Mini Backpack

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Undoubtedly one of the longest titles I’ve used in some time! But I needed every word to introduce what is perhaps one of the cutest objects in the known Universe: the Disney Loungefly Winnie the Pooh Gingham mini backpack. Behold … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Clothing, Fashion | Tagged Accessories, Animation, Backpack, Characters, Clothing, Fashion, Gingham, Honey Bees, I think the bees suspect something, Loungefly, Made in Cambodia, Mini Backpack, Simulated Leather, Winnie the Pooh | Leave a comment

Funko Vynl Mary Poppins + Jack Vinyl Collectibles

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Into every movie’s life a sequel must come. But will it be a welcome addition to the canon that evolves the original idea into a franchise, or become just another disappointing money grab? The jury may still be out on … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Movies | Tagged Characters, Collectibles, Emily Blunt, Figurines, Funko, Jack, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Made in Vietnam, Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Returns, Movies, Spotify, Vinyl Figures, Vynl | Leave a comment

Photo Spot: Vintage Work Vehicle with Cargo

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Dis-LEE

My wife dropped her iPhone 7 in the kitchen sink while washing the dishes and so we had to address our phone situation. As I make more use of a phone with my business, we opted for me to buy … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Events, Photo Spot, Photography, Transportation | Tagged 3/4 Ton Truck, Attractions, Events, Flatbed Truck, Greenfield Village, Old Car Festival, Photo Spot, Photography, The Henry Ford Museum, Transportation, Trucks, Wooden Barrell, Work Vehicles | Leave a comment

Precious Moments ‘Bright Spot’ Dalmatian Figurine

Posted on September 10, 2022 by Dis-LEE

“You Are The Bright Spot Of My Day” is the precise name of this beautiful little figurine. Produced for the Walt Disney Showcase Collection by Precious Moments, it pays homage to the 1961 animated classic movie 101 Dalmatians. Of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Collectibles, Figurines, Movies | Tagged 101 Dalmatians, 2007, Animation, Ceramics, Collectibles, Dalmatians, Dogs, Figurines, Made in China, Movies, Precious Moments, Puppies, Walt Disney Showcase Collection, You Are the Bright Spot of My Day | Leave a comment

Places: Hawaii (Again) Chacksfield Orchestra LP

Posted on September 8, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Before we begin, please check out my previous post containing not one, but two LPs featuring the music of Hawaii. With that done, I’ve turned up another vinyl record exploiting the phenomenon that was Polynesia with it’s culture and music. … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Places, Soundtracks, Travel | Tagged Frank Chacksfield and his Orchestra, Hawaii, Hawaiian War Chant, London Records, LP, Music, Phase 4 Stereo, Places, Records, Soundtracks, SP 44087, Travel | Leave a comment

Book Review: Walt Disney’s Motion Picture Mary Poppins

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Whitman Publishing Company Year: 1964 Pages: 218 Type: Hardcover ISBN: N/A – First Edition “It seemed to be a person.! A person floating down out of the sky!” And so Mary Poppins comes into the lives of the Banks family. A Nanny of special … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Books, Characters, Movies, Reviews | Tagged Adaptions, Artwork, Authorized Edition, Bob Totten, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Characters, Jason Studios, Julie Andrews, Mary Carey, Mary Poppins, Movies, P. L. Travers, Reviews, Walt Disney Productions, Western Printing and Lithographing Company, Whitman Publishing | Leave a comment

Dopey Dwarf Ceramic Planter with Pipe

Posted on September 4, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It wasn’t oh so long ago that smoking wasn’t considered taboo. Almost every movie, even cartoons, featured characters happily puffing away on the weed of their choice. Disney was no different and animated many cartoon creations with a cigarette, cigar, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Garden, Movies | Tagged Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Dopey, Gardening, Movies, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Vintage | Leave a comment

Places: Hawaiian Holiday and Paradise LPs

Posted on September 3, 2022 by Dis-LEE

On August 21st of 1959 the island chain known as Hawaii became the 50th State of America. And then began the other 49 State’s love affair with all things Polynesian! Americans flocked to Hawaii in droves to soak up the … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Places, Soundtracks, Travel | Tagged 101 Strings, ARC Sound Ltd., Grand Prix, Hawaii, Hawaiian Holiday, Hawaiian Paradise, High Fidelity Records, KS-105, Leni Okehu & His Surfboarders, Music, Pickwick International, Places, S 128, Somerset Records, Soundtracks, Spectra-Sound, Travel, UnBreakable, Wilhelm Stephan | Leave a comment