Category Archives: Characters

Book Review: Little Golden Books – Disney’s Uncle Remus

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Western Publishing Company Year: 1986 Pages: 24 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-307-01055-4 “Maybe someday they’ll catch him. Do you reckon they will?” There is a world of hate for the Disney movie Song of the South and even more debate and controversy. But it remains … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Books, Characters, History, Movies, Reviews | Tagged 105-66, Animation, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Br'er Bear, Br'er Fox, Br'er Rabbit, Characters, Disney, History, James Baskett, John McWhorter, Little Golden Books, Movies, Uncle Remus, Western Publishing Company | Leave a comment

Build-a-Bear Workshop FROZEN Olaf Plush

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Unfortunately my loathing for the Disney animated film FROZEN has tainted my desire to obtain any merchandise from the franchise. I adore Anna and have come close to buying an Olaf plush several times. But the right one never came … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Movies, Plush, Princesses | Tagged Animation, BABW, Build a Bear, Build a Bear Workshop, Characters, Frozen, In Summer, Made in China, Movies, Olaf, Plush, Princesses, Stuffed With Hugs and Good Wishes, Where Beat Friends are Made | Leave a comment

In the Wild: Mickey Mouse Break Time Glass Mug

Posted on March 2, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Is it break time yet? No? I have to keep posting then? Okay. But could you at least fill this Mickey Mouse Break Time glass mug with some coffee please: When thrifting, sometimes you find a little, sometimes you find … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Food, Glassware, In the Wild, Kitchen, Mugs | Tagged Break Time, Characters, Collectibles, Food, Glassware, In the Wild, Kitchen, Mickey Mouse, Mugs, The Walt Disney Company, Thrifting | 2 Comments

Schmid “Arabian Nights” Aladdin Snow Globe

Posted on March 1, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Schmid and Disney do it again with this beautiful “Arabian Nights” Aladdin snow globe. Or should I say it is a Sand Globe? You’ll see why I ask in one of the images below. But before we get to that, … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Movies, Music | Tagged Abu, Aladdin, Animation, Arabian Nights, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Hand Painted, Made in Taiwan, Movies, Music, Sand Storm, Schmid, Snow Globe, The Walt Disney Company | Leave a comment

Golden Records The Ballad of Davy Crockett Disc

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Golden Records was a Simon & Schuster record label based in New York City. It was conceived and founded in 1948 by the Grammy Award-winning children’s music producer, Arthur Shimkin. Davy Crockett was a five-part serial which aired on ABC from 1954–1955 in one-hour episodes as produced by … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Movies, Music, Records, Television | Tagged Arthur Shimkin, Characters, D197, Davy Crockett, Fess Parker, Made in USA, Mitchell Miller and Orchestra, Movies, Music, Records, Simon and Schuster, Television, The Ballad of Davy Crockett, The Sandpipers, Walt Disney Productions | Leave a comment

In the Wild: Disney’s FROZEN Anna Funko Plush

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Love the Disney movie Frozen? I don’t. But I did think that Anna was a standout character and the true heroine of the movie. I wish more little girls would want to be like her instead of Elsa! But I’ve … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Dolls, In the Wild, Movies, Plush, Princesses, Toys | Tagged Animation, Anna, Characters, Collectibles, Disney, Dolls, Frozen, Funko, In the Wild, Movies, Plush, Princesses, Toys | Leave a comment

VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels – Mickey Magical Wonderland Playset

Posted on February 25, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Educational toys are big business nowadays. When I was a kid, my parents threw me outside and told me to play with a stick. And I turned out fine! But alright then, let’s try harder with today’s youth. The VTech … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Education, Electronics, Toys | Tagged Cars, Characters, Disney Mickey Magical Wonderland, Education, Electronics, Learning, Made in China, Mickey Mouse, Playsets, Toys, Toys R Us, Vehicles, Vtech, VTech Go! Go! Smart Wheels | Leave a comment

DIY Disney Pattern Decorative Cushion

Posted on February 23, 2023 by Dis-LEE

The gangs all here on this DIY Disney pattern decorative cushion! My sister-in-law just made this for my wife. The cushion is about 12″ square and has a slip cover that can be removed for cleaning: The back of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Crafts, Decor, DIY | Tagged Characters, Crafts, Cushions, DIY, Donald Duck, Goofy, Home Decor, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pillows, Pluto | Leave a comment

In the Wild: Disney on Ice Mickey Popcorn Bucket

Posted on February 22, 2023 by Dis-LEE

For an in depth look at this type of Disney attraction, please check out my earlier post entitled The Great Ice Odyssey Souvenir Program – Part One. There is a link at the bottom for Part Two, which has a … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, In the Wild, Souvenirs, Special Events | Tagged Barnum & Bailey, Characters, Circus, Collectibles, Disney, Disney on Ice, In the Wild, Live Shows, Made in China, Mickey Mouse, PO#956729, Popcorn, Popcorn Buckets, Ringling Brothers, Ringling Brothers - Barnum & Bailey Int'l Inc., Souvenirs, Special Events | Leave a comment

Photo Spot: Mickey Glove High Five

Posted on February 21, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Even the display stands in Disney stores are artistically done. I love finding objects with colour, shape, and texture. And contrast. This Mickey Glove High Five image has all of these things: Seeing the other merchandise in the negative space … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Displays, Merchandise, Photo Spot, Photography | Tagged Characters, Displays, Merchandise, Mickey Glove, Mickey Mouse, Photo Spot, Photography | Leave a comment