Category Archives: Advertising

Monsters Inc. Disney Store Lithographs

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Once more we have some wonderful lithographs to share with you. The Disney Store strikes again with a set of four prints depicting scenes from the 2001 Pixar film Monsters Inc. Let’s get right into it with the folder itself: … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Animation, Artwork, Characters, Collectibles, Disney Store, Movies, Pixar | Tagged Advertising, Animation, Artwork, Boo, Characters, Collectibles, Disney Store, Lithograph, Mike Wazowski, Monsters Inc., Movies, Pixar, Sulley | Leave a comment

Fast Food’s Ronald MacDonald Caricatures

Posted on February 13, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The wonderful thing about art, especially caricature, is that you can go in so many different directions with a subject or character. No two artists will ever produce the same interpretation! In this post, I wanted to show that even … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Artwork, Characters, Food | Tagged Advertising, American Express, Artwork, Caricature, Characters, Food, McDonalds, Ronald McDonald | Leave a comment

‘The Sword and the Rose’ Advertising Page

Posted on January 27, 2021 by Dis-LEE

After the Second World War, Disney had money trapped in Europe. He couldn’t remove the funds for use in America so he decided to use it to make live-action films in England. Although you likely haven’t heard of this particular … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Ephemera, Movies | Tagged Advertising, Charles Major, Denham Film Studios, Ephemera, Glynis Johns, Movies, Richard Todd, The Sword and the Rose, When Knighthood Was in Flower | Leave a comment

Orange Sipper with Mickey Mouse Image

Posted on January 9, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Due to the citrus theme of the sipper it was likely sold in Walt Disney World in Florida. Walt’s second Park used to be covered in orange trees, so it’s not a stretch to connect this collectible to that location. … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Characters, Collectibles, Food | Tagged Advertising, Characters, Collectibles, Cups, Drinks, Florida, Food, Orange Sipper, Trademarks, Walt Disney Productions | 2 Comments

Things: One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Cartoon Kingdom

Posted on November 10, 2020 by Dis-LEE

Cartoon Kingdom is a local memorabilia store that sells all kinds of toys and collectibles featuring most of your favorite characters and IPs from movies and animation. I’ve visited the store for years and have certainly purchased my fair share … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Commercial, Displays, Signage, Things | Tagged Advertising, Cartoon Kingdom, Commercial, Displays, Signage, Things | Leave a comment

‘Drink Coca-Cola in Bottles’ Tin Organizer

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Dis-LEE

I have in-laws who are currently decorating their home (mainly the kitchen) with a Coca-Cola theme. Being as I prefer Coke over Pepsi, I don’t mind donating to the cause when I come across something that might fit in. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Food, Merchandise | Tagged 6-Pack, Advertising, Coca-Cola, Coke, Food, Merchandise, Replicas, Storage Tin, The Tin Box Company, Tin Box, Tindex | Leave a comment

DVC ‘A Fairy Tale Vacation’ Promotional Postcards

Posted on September 2, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We’ve attended three presentations for the Disney Vacation Club (or DVC) system but just haven’t been able to put it all together yet. But part of the fun of researching DVC as a holiday provider option is receiving promotional materials. … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Artwork, Collectibles, Ephemera, Postcards, Travel | Tagged Advertising, Artwork, Chip and Dale, Collectibles, Disney Vacation Club, Donald Duck, Ephemera, Fab Five, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Postcards, Stitch, Travel, Vacation Planning | Leave a comment

Phillips 66 Die Cast 1939 Chevrolet Panel Truck

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Dis-LEE

The Mother Road is so iconic that many companies have incorporated at least the number ’66’ into their names in an attempt to ride the popularity to increased business and profits. The Phillips Petroleum Company was no exception, thus: Phillips … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Collectibles, Die Cast, History, Signage, Transportation | Tagged 1939 Chevrolet Panel Truck, Advertising, Chevrolet, Collectibles, Die Cast, Greenlight Collectibles, History, Phillips 66, Phillips Petroleum Company, Route 66, Running on Empty, Series 10, Signage, Transportation | Leave a comment

Disney’s The Great Locomotive Chase Magazine Ad Page

Posted on August 22, 2020 by Dis-LEE

The Great Locomotive Chase is a 1956 American historical adventure film produced by Walt Disney. It was based on the real locomotive chase of 1862 which occurred during the American Civil War. Walt was a history buff and so it is not … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Artwork, Ephemera, History, Movies | Tagged Advertising, Artwork, Civil War, Ephemera, Fess Parker, History, Jeff Hunter, Jeff York, John Lupton, Movies, Steam Trains, The Great Locomotive Chase | Leave a comment

100 Years of Magic – WDW Resort Vacation Planning Video

Posted on September 2, 2014 by Dis-LEE

100 Years of Magic Walt Disney World Resort Vacation Planning Video I love these planning videos as they comprise a virtual time capsule of my favorite Disney parks! It’s always fun to see what was new and how Disney was … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Ephemera, History, Promotions, Theme Parks, Videos, Walt Disney World | Tagged 100 Years of Magic, Advertising, Anniversaries, Ephemera, History, Jim Korkis, Promotions, Theme Parks, Vacation Planning, VHS, Videos, Walt Disney, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment