Category Archives: Characters

Mickey Mouse Squeeze & Motion Toy by Illco

Posted on September 18, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes it’s hard to date these old plastic toys. This Mickey Mouse train is a classic example. It could be very old or very recent. Most of these toys don’t have a year on them, but thankfully, this one does! … Continue reading →

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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

Funko Vynl Mary Poppins + Jack Vinyl Collectibles

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Into every movie’s life a sequel must come. But will it be a welcome addition to the canon that evolves the original idea into a franchise, or become just another disappointing money grab? The jury may still be out on … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Movies | Tagged Characters, Collectibles, Emily Blunt, Figurines, Funko, Jack, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Made in Vietnam, Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins Returns, Movies, Spotify, Vinyl Figures, Vynl | Leave a comment

Book Review: Walt Disney’s Motion Picture Mary Poppins

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Whitman Publishing Company Year: 1964 Pages: 218 Type: Hardcover ISBN: N/A – First Edition “It seemed to be a person.! A person floating down out of the sky!” And so Mary Poppins comes into the lives of the Banks family. A Nanny of special … Continue reading →

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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 Promo Card & Postcard Set

Posted on September 1, 2022 by Dis-LEE

These pieces of paper ephemera were sold, given away, sent, and then thrown away, by the millions. So it’s not uncommon to come across them, and usually some examples that are in pretty nice condition. Like this Mickey Mouse promo … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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

Funko Vynl Dumbo & Timothy Mouse Figurines

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Dumbo certainly has lived up to his reputation of being The Ninth Wonder of the Universe, as described by his friend and agent, Timothy Q. Mouse. This does leave us with a bit of a mystery however. You see, the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Charlie Brown’s Super Book

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Random House Year: 1975 Pages: 80 Type: Softcover ISBN: 0-394-83165-9 “Even three red pencils make a collection.” This is a really fun book! Going all the way back to 1975 we are treated to old-timey arts and crafts from the days when children did … Continue reading →

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