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Walt Disney Company Magazine Advertising Pages

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Another great type of collectible that fits into just about anyone’s display space is what is called ‘ephemera’. Ephemera is defined as “items of collectible memorabilia, typically written or printed ones, that were originally expected to have only short-term usefulness.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Artwork, Characters, Ephemera, Magazines, Movies, Television | Tagged Admiral, Advertising, Artwork, Characters, Dog Food, Ephemera, Lady, Magazines, Movies, Pard, Peter Pan, Television, Tramp, Trusty | Leave a comment

Disney Pin Trading: Goofy-looking Bear Midway Mania Pin

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Into every collection comes something you just can’t explain. A case in point is this very odd looking Disney pin. It doesn’t look like any bear character I’ve ever seen from either Disney or Pixar Studios. It’s not Humphrey, even … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Pin trading, Pins, Pixar | Tagged Bears, Camp Minnie-Mickey, Characters, Humphrey, Koda, Pin Trading, Pins, Pixar, Toy Story Midway Mania | Leave a comment

Found Disney: Donald Duck Visits Singapore

Posted on July 5, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: You just never know where you’re going to find Disney! I was watching a vintage travel documentary from the 1950s called Kingdom of the Sea. The episode was entitled Ports of … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Characters, Found Disney, Travel, Zoos | Tagged Attractions, Characters, Donald Duck, Found Disney, Haw Par Villa, Kingdom of the Sea, Ports of Call, Singapore, Statues, Tiger Balm Park, Travel, Zoos | Leave a comment

Funko Dudley Do-Right Wacky Wobbler

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Our intrepid Mountie was a supporting character on The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends show that aired from 1959 to 1964 on the ABC and NBC Networks. He was the thorn in the side of the arch villain … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Merchandise, Television, Toys | Tagged Animation, Characters, Classic Media Inc., Collectibles, Dudley Do-Right, Figurines, Funko, Jay Ward Productions, Made in China, Merchandise, Television, Toys, Wacky Wobbler | Leave a comment

Columbia 26 Rambler Bike with Mickey Mouse Horn

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Since about mid-January I’ve been on a bit of a health journey. Due to indifference and lack of portion control, my weight had ballooned up to an alarming number! I determined to do something about it, and in just five … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Health, Sports, Transportation | Tagged Bicycle, Bike, Bike Horn, Characters, Columbia 26 Rambler, Excercise, Health, Mickey Mouse, Sports, Transportation | Leave a comment

Foodie Friday: Oversized Baymax Mug from Big Hero 6

Posted on July 2, 2021 by Dis-LEE

We could all use a Personal Healthcare Companion! Someone to show compassion when we are hurt and who can kiss any wound better. And no one, or no robot, can do that better than Baymax from the Disney movie Big … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Foodie Friday, Kitchen, Merchandise | Tagged Animation, Baymax, Characters, Collectibles, Foodie Friday, Health Meter, Kitchen, Made in Thailand, Merchandise, Mugs, Oversized | Leave a comment

Barrel of Monkeys Hallmark Keepsake Ornament

Posted on July 1, 2021 by Dis-LEE

A group that is having fun and enjoying themselves is often said to be having “more fun than a barrel of monkeys.” But what is the origin of that saying? Barrel of Monkeys is a game released by Lakeside Toys in 1965. … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectibles, Games, Merchandise, Ornaments, Toys | Tagged Barrel of Monkeys, Collectibles, Games, Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, Hasbro, Lakeside Toys, Leonard Marks, Merchandise, Milton Bradley Co., Milton Dinhofer, Ornaments, Toys | Leave a comment

Book Review: The Official Batman Batbook

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Contemporary Books Inc. Year: 1986 Pages: 172 Type: Softcover ISBN: 0-8092-5035-7 “This book is dedicated to all of the arch villains of Gotham City, without whom Batman would be out of work.” The cliques would be just too easy with a post based on … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Characters, History, Humor, Movies, Reviews, Television | Tagged Batman, Book Reviews, Books, Burt Ward, Characters, Contemporary Books Inc., History, Holy, Humor, Joel Eisner, Movies, Television, The official Batman Batbook | Leave a comment

Woody’s Roundup Adult Collector Marionette

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This wonderful collectible was released as an Exclusive from Mattel at the 2011 D23 Expo. It pays homage to the Toy Story 2 movie premise that Woody was actually a hero from the 1950s children’s television show called Woody’s Roundup. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Dolls, Exclusive, Movies, Pixar, Toys, Videos | Tagged Adult Collector, Animation, Budtone Television Set, Bullseye, Characters, Collectibles, D23 Expo, Dolls, Exclusive, Made in China, Marionettes, Mattel, Movies, Pixar, Toy Story 2, Toys, Videos, Woody, Woody's Roundup | Leave a comment

Goofy Motorama Die Cast Metal Collection Car

Posted on June 28, 2021 by Dis-LEE

“I’m a Travelin’ Man. Made a lot of stops. All over the World!” – Ricky Nelson Mr. Nelson may have stopped in Mexico, Alaska, Berlin, Hong Kong, and Hawaii, but I bet he never got as far as Agrabah! But … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Merchandise, Toys, Transportation | Tagged Characters, Collectibles, Die Cast Metal Collection, Goofy, Made in China, Merchandise, Motorama, Toys, Transportation, Vintage Cars | Leave a comment