Category Archives: Ceramics

Mickey and Minnie Ceramic Face Wall Hangings

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Dis-LEE

You just never know what a trip to the local charity shop will provide in the way of interesting collectibles! Sometimes I find wonderful treasures and other times I come away with a pair of shorts… or nothing. But the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Decorations, Home Decor | Tagged Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Decorations, Disney, Home Decor, Japan, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Wall Hangings, Wall Plaques | Leave a comment

Mickey and Minnie ‘At the Hop’ Figurines

Posted on August 28, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The 1950s saw the birth of the Dreaded Teenager but, as a compensation, we got Rock n Roll. This musical revolution pushed youthful fashion to change until it began to dominate the fashion industry. Previously teenagers dressed similarly to their parents but now … Continue reading →

Posted in Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines | Tagged At the Hop, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Dancing, Figurines, Japan, Letterman Sweater, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Poodle Skirt, Retro, Rock n Roll, Sock Hop | Leave a comment

Disney’s Donald Duck Merchandise Overload

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I frequent antique malls and flea markets but often find that some of the best Disney merchandise can be found at the humble yard sale. Truly, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure! I attended a multi-family yard sale years … Continue reading →

Posted in Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Merchandise | Tagged Brush, Candles, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Donald Duck, Figurines, Frisbee, Gumball Machine, Magnets, Merchandise, Pencil Topper, Tins | Leave a comment

Book Review: Disney in Clay – The Art of Brenda White

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Brenda White / The J. S. McCarthy Company Year: 1994 Pages: 250 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-9642931-1-0 “Quality and not quantity will prevail.” – Brenda White Are you the kind of person who reads a book for the pictures? Well then, this book is for … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Crafts, Decor, Disney Store, Limited Edition, Reviews, Toys | Tagged Artwork, Book Review, Books, Brenda White, Ceramics, Characters, Chargers, Collectibles, Crafts, Disney in Clay, Disney Store, Home Decor, Jesse Rhodes, Limited Edition, Plates, Pull Toys, Signatures and Marks, The J. S. McCarthy Company, Tiles, Toys, Vases | Leave a comment

Disney Novelty Plates by Gibson

Posted on July 14, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Another day at the Thrift Store and another day of Disney finds. I did buy a few things but decided these two plates only warranted a photograph and a mention on the blog. I left them on the shelf to … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Ceramics, Characters, Food, Kitchen, Merchandise | Tagged Artwork, Ceramics, Characters, Donald Duck, Farming, Food, Gibson, Goofy, Kitchen, Merchandise, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Plates, Roller Coasters | Leave a comment

Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Pongo Bone China Figurine

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I always thought that ‘Pongo’ was an unusual name for a dog. It appears to have originated from a 16th-century account by Andrew Battel, an English sailor held prisoner by the Portuguese in Angola. He describes two anthropoid “monsters” named Pongo … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Figurines, Movies | Tagged 101 Dalmatians, Andrew Battel, Animation, Ceramics, Characters, China, Dodie Smith, Dogs, Figurines, Movies, Orangutan, P. G. Wodehouse, Pongo, Pongo Twistleton | Leave a comment

Mini Disney ‘Fab Five’ Bone China Figurines

Posted on June 18, 2021 by Dis-LEE

John, Paul, George, and Ringo may have taken the world by storm in the 1960s, but before they ever became FAB, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Pluto rocked that nickname! Well, actually, you have to swap out Daisy for Goofy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines | Tagged Bone China, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Figurines, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Taiwan | Leave a comment

Sesame Street BERT Big Fig Statuette

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Bert and Ernie are two Muppets who aren’t part of the Muppet cast of characters currently owned by Disney. They actually appear together in numerous skits on the long-running PBS/HBO children’s television show, Sesame Street. Jim Henson made sure to separate the Sesame Street characters from … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Figs, Ceramics, Characters, Merchandise, Muppets | Tagged Bert, Big Figs, Ceramics, Characters, Eric Jacobson, Frank Oz, Hand Puppets, Hand Rod Puppet, Jim Henson, Merchandise, Muppets, Peter Linz, Sesame Street, Sesame Workshop, Statuette | Leave a comment

Hidden Mickey Hallmark Kitchen Spoon Rest

Posted on May 29, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes the smallest things can be special. And so can the simply practical. Our kitchen has a few Disney-themed utensils and a small appliance or two. But we’re always open to adding a little more Disney Magic! A recent trip … Continue reading →

Posted in Ceramics, Characters, Kitchen, Merchandise | Tagged Ceramics, Characters, Cooking, Dave Smith, Disney Editions, Disney Trivia from the Vault, Hallmark, Hidden Mickey, IDA Pharmacy, If we can dream it we can do it, Kitchen, Made in China, Merchandise, Porcelain, Quotes, Spoon Rest, The Quotable Walt Disney, Tom Fitzgerald | Leave a comment

Midway Mania Mr. Potato Head Barker Mug

Posted on May 3, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Toy Story Midway Mania is an interactive 4-D attraction, located at three different Disney Parks. The version I am featuring in this post is found in Disney’s California Adventure next to Disneyland. It was opened on June 17th of 2008. … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Disneyland, Merchandise, Pixar, Theme Parks | Tagged Animatronics, Attractions, Barker Animatronic, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Disney Parks, Disney's California Adventure, Disneyland, Don Rickles, Merchandise, Mr. Potato Head, Mugs, Pixar, Theme Parks, Toy Story, Toy Story Midway Mania | Leave a comment