Category Archives: Characters

Photo Spot: Chicago Toy Fair Invaded by Stormtroopers

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Cosplay is a big industry now and something that goes beyond the stereotypical geeks and weirdos. As more and more adults embrace their inner child, you’re more likely to see grown men and women dressed as their favorite fictional characters. … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Movies, Photo Spot, Photography | Tagged Characters, Chicago Toy Fair, Cosplay, Movies, Photo Spot, Photography, Star Wars, Stormtroopers | Leave a comment

Disney’s The Dick Tracy Game by University

Posted on December 6, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Dick Tracy was released as a live-action movie in 1990 by Touchstone Pictures. It’s based on the comic strip created by Chester Gould and was directed by Warren Beatty, who also starred as the main character. Did it do well at the Box … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Comic Books, Games, Merchandise | Tagged Characters, Chester Gould, Comic Books, Comics, Dick Tracy, Games, Instructions, Made in USA, Merchandise, The Dick Tracy Game, Touchstone Pictures, University Games, Walt Disney Company, Warren Beatty | Leave a comment

Disney Goofy Marionette by Madison Ltd.

Posted on December 5, 2022 by Dis-LEE

As is usually the case with these older toys, it is almost impossible to track down information about the companies that produced them. Most of them are out of business this far past the release dates and even the all-knowing … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Dolls, Puppets, Toys, Videos | Tagged Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Dolls, Goofy, Made in Hong Kong, Madison Ltd., Marionettes, Puppets, Toys, Videos, Walt Disney Productions | Leave a comment

Mickey Mouse and His Friends LP Record

Posted on December 4, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It’s time for another wonderfully awful compilation of music, jokes, and songs designed for the very young or those who are easily entertained. Behold in all its glory the Mickey Mouse and His Friends LP record: Released in 1968, this … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, History, Music, Records | Tagged 1321, Characters, Disneyland Records, History, Jimmie Dodd, LP, Made in Canada, Mickey Mouse, Mickey Mouse and His Friends, Music, Records, Walt Disney Productions | Leave a comment

Disney / Pixar CARS Radiator Springs Play Mat

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Well, it’s race day on the site and we’re off and running with another look at the world of CARS. Radiator Springs went from nowhere to somewhere when Lightning McQueen mistakenly drove into town one dark night. Three movies, several … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Merchandise, Pixar, Toys | Tagged Animation, Cars, Characters, Grand Prix, Merchandise, Pixar, Play Mat, Radiator Springs, Toys | Leave a comment

Pin Trading: Disney Parks Humphrey Bear Pin

Posted on December 1, 2022 by Dis-LEE

For years I remembered a cartoon with a bear who had to pick up some trash but didn’t want to. He went through many antics trying to get out of it! But what I remembered most was the catchy song … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Disney Parks, Humor, Pin trading, Pins | Tagged Animation, Characters, Disney Parks, Green, Humor, Humphrey, In the Bag, Made in China, Pin Trading, Pins, Shorts | Leave a comment

Warner Bros. Road Runner & Coyote Lamp

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

“Beep! Beep!” Who doesn’t remember that sound from their Saturday morning cartoons? Warner Brothers created some of the most memorable characters ever to appear on TV and they still endure today! Merchandise is always a natural way to promote any … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Cartoons, Characters, Electronics, Humor, Merchandise, Television | Tagged 0899, Animation, Cartoons, Characters, Chuck Jones, Electronics, Humor, Lamps, Made in China, Merchandise, Road Runner, Television, Warner Brothers, Wile E. Coyote | Leave a comment

Mickey Mouse Super Stunt Plane Toy

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Mattel strikes again with a great toy made for the younger set but still a lot of fun for us old guys! But more on that later. Although this is a Mickey Mouse Super Stunt Plane toy, it also features … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Toys, Transportation | Tagged Barnstorming, Characters, Flight School, Free Flight, Goofy, Made in China, Mattel, Mickey Mouse, Planes, Super Stunt Plane, Talking Toy, Toys, Transportation | Leave a comment

Walt Disney Presents Goofy’s TV Spectacular LP

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Oh, what I suffer through to provide content for this site! Groan. Actually, I kind of like torturing myself with these awful compilation LPs from the past. Kind of. And they don’t get much more awfuler than Goofy’s TV Spectacular … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Music, Records, Soundtracks | Tagged Animation, Audio, Characters, Disneyland Records, Goofy, Goofy and His Laughs, Goofy's TV Spectacular, LP, Music, Pinto Colvig, Records, Soundtracks, Walt Disney Productions | Leave a comment

D23 Concept Art Lithograph Set

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

D23 is the official Disney fan club of which I was once a member. But expenses got too high for me to continue, and I really miss the premiums! I was a member for many years and from time to … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Artwork, Characters, D23, Movies, Princesses, Swag | Tagged Animation, Artwork, Beauty and the Beast, Bud Luckey, Characters, Chris Sanders, Cinderella, Concept Art, D23, Don Moore, Jungle Book, Lady and the Tramp, Lilo and Stitch, Lion King, Lithograph, Mary Blair, Mel Shaw, Movies, Princesses, Prints, Robin Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Swag, Toy Story | Leave a comment