Category Archives: Animation

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mickey Mouse Mold-A-Rama Plastic Figurine

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Dis-LEE

When Mold-A-Rama debuted at the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, the molds included such wonders as the Space Needle, a monorail, and other fair-related designs. The production process, which remains the same to this day, also wowed the crowds! I think … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Figurines, Souvenirs | Tagged Animation, Characters, Figurines, Machines, Mickey Mouse, Mold-a-Matic, Mold-a-Rama, Molds, Moldville, Plastic, Seattle World’s Fair, Souvenirs, The Henry Ford Museum | Leave a comment

Schmid Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Musical Figurine

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Some collectors prefer classic Pooh while others prefer Disney Pooh, but whichever Pooh is for you, this Schmid Winnie the Pooh and Piglet musical figurine should make you smile! The classic character designs by E. H. Shepard definitely have a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines | Tagged Animation, Characters, Collectibles, E. H. Shepard, Enesco, Figurines, Made in China, Mozart, Musical Figurines, Piglet, Schmid, The Magic Flute, Winnie the Pooh | Leave a comment