Category Archives: Characters

In the Wild: Telemania Kermit Candlestick Telephone

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Telemania was a company that specialized in producing novelty telephones. These would be modeled after popular IPs like the one depicted in this post: the Kermit Candlestick (talking) Telephone. The ‘candlestick’ is a style of telephone that was common from … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Electronics, In the Wild, Muppets, Phones | Tagged Candlestick Phone, Characters, Collectibles, Electronics, In the Wild, Industry Canada, Jim Henson, KCL Technology Ltd., Kermit, Kermit the Frog, Made in China, Muppets, Phones, T0897, Telemania | Leave a comment

POP! Animation Gatchaman Anime Vinyl Figures

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Gatchaman is a Japanese animated franchise about a five-member superhero ninja team. The original anime series debuted in 1972 but is perhaps best known in the English-speaking world as the adaptation entitled Battle of the Planets from 1978. Indeed, this series is the one that introduced me to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Television | Tagged Animation, Anime, Battle of the Planets, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Funko, G-Force, Gatchman, Jinpei the Swallow, Joe the Condor, Jun the Swan, Ken the Eagle, Made in Vietnam, Phoenix, Pop! Animation, Ryu the Owl, Television, Zoltar | Leave a comment

Robot Finger Fighters vs Rock’em Sock’em Robots

Posted on April 1, 2022 by Dis-LEE

“Get ready to rummmmmmm-ble!” It’s the Fight of the Century as the knock-off contender Robot Finger Fighters vs (or goes up against) the Rock’em Sock’em Robots. But it may be hard to tell who is whom in this fake, copyright-infringed, … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Games, Toys | Tagged Blue Bamboozle, Blue Bomber, Characters, Copyright Infringement, DTSC Imports, Fake, Games, Greenbrier International Inc, Knock-off, Made in China, Marvin Glass and Associates, Marx, Mattel, Red Ripoff, Red Rocker, Robot Finger Fighters, Rock Em Sock Em Robots, Soltarus II, Toys, Umgluck | Leave a comment

GAF View-Master Education Theatre Projector

Posted on March 31, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The 1970s were a great time to be a kid! GAF had us all covered with View-Master products that we used to see our favorite characters and places around the world. With licensing from Disney and other famous IPs, there … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Disneyland, Electronics, Movies, Toys | Tagged Alice in Wonderland, Characters, Disney Character Early Education Theatre, Disneyland, Donald Duck, Education Theatre, Electronics, Entertainer Projector, Gaf, Goofy, Laugh "N" Learn, Mad Hatter, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Movies, Projectors, Toys, View-Master | Leave a comment

Funko POP! Monsters Inc. Abominable Snowman Figure

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Dis-LEE

“Welcome to the Himalayas!” The Abominable Snowman is believed to be a large hairy creature resembling a human or bear, said to live in the highest part of the Himalayas. He can also be called a Yeti. The character we are … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Movies, Pixar | Tagged 1157, Abominable Snowman, Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Funko, John Ratzenberger, Lemon, Made in Vietnam, Monsters Inc., Movies, Pixar, POP!, Snow Cones, Vinyl Figures | Leave a comment

Loma Plastics ‘Everyday’ Pluto Cookie Cutter

Posted on March 28, 2022 by Dis-LEE

So who here doesn’t like cookies? Okay, look, if we’re not going to be honest, we just won’t be able to continue. Everyone loves cookies everyday! And that’s why the Loma Plastics company made this unique ‘Everyday’ Pluto cookie cutter… … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, DIY, Food, Kitchen, Merchandise | Tagged Baking, Characters, Cookie Cutter, Cookies, DIY, Everyday, Food, Kitchen, Loma Plastics Inc., Merchandise, Pluto, Recipes | Leave a comment

GAF View-Master Disney Character Favorites Gift Pak

Posted on March 27, 2022 by Dis-LEE

GAF produced what we know as the View-Master as a slide viewer which enabled a child to view seven 3D images mounted in a paper disk. A View-Master disk holds 14 film slides in pairs, hence the term ‘stereo products’. This post features a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Games, Merchandise, Toys | Tagged Animation, Characters, Disney Character Favorites Gift Pak, Gaf, Games, Gift Pak, Made in USA, Merchandise, Mickey Mouse, Photo & Repro Group Pictorial Products, Playskool, Toys, View-Master, View-Master 3D, View-Master Mail Order Form | 4 Comments

Questionable CARS 2 Finn McMissile Figurine

Posted on March 26, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company (BHTB) specializes in Custom, Private Label and Licensed toys, gifts, and plush for both in-line retail sales and strategic promotions. If you check out their website, you’ll find many product lines that look and sound … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Figurines, Merchandise, Movies, Pixar, Toys | Tagged Animation, Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company, Cars 2, Characters, Figurines, Finn McMissile, Greenbrier International Inc, Made in China, Merchandise, Movies, Pixar, Toys | Leave a comment

Foodie Friday: Ludwig Von Drake in Disneyland Lunch Box

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Ludwig von Drake debuted in 1961 as did this Disneyland metal lunch box. Seeing Von Drake tour the various lands of Walt’s first Park is truly magical! Just ask him, he’ll be glad to tell you… for hours… and hours… … Continue reading →

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Zootopia Nick Wilde Plush by Tomy

Posted on March 24, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Zootopia is a 2016 animated feature film that co-starred a con-artist fox. Nick Wilde eventually forms a friendship with Judy, a bunny police officer, who helps him realize he can be more than his stereotype. By the end of the movie, Nick … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Merchandise, Movies, Plush | Tagged Animation, Characters, Made in China, Merchandise, Movies, Nick Wilde, Plush, Stuffies, Tomy, Zootopia | Leave a comment