Category Archives: Characters

Book Review: Great Moments from the films of Walt Disney

Posted on February 12, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: The Rutledge Press Year: 1981 Pages: 94 Type: Softcover ISBN: 0-8173-3975-4 “Each minute of Disney animation requires 1,440 drawings.” This is a huge publication, which is perfect considering that it is basically a poster book. You could take it apart and frame the beautiful … Continue reading →

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The Legacy Collection Pinocchio CD Set

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Dis-LEE

This sixth volume of The Legacy Collection was released on February 10, 2015, to coincide with the 75th anniversary of Pinocchio. The album includes the film’s complete soundtrack, three Lost Chords recordings, and five bonus tracks from The Mickey Mouse Club. As I’ve … Continue reading →

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Hallmark Cubeez Muppets Box Stackables

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Are these still a thing? Hallmark Cubeez came out a few years ago and featured many of the most popular Disney characters, like the Muppets. I didn’t see the point but (obviously) bought a selection to add to my collection. … Continue reading →

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The Legacy Collection Cinderella CD Set

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Dis-LEE

If you enjoyed the previous entry in this series of posts, the LC Lady and the Tramp CD Set, then you’ll love The Legacy Collection Cinderella CD Set! It follows the same format as every other entry in the series. … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty 1958 Stamp Book

Posted on February 5, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Walt Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Stamp Book is actually a combination colouring book and sticker album. But that would have made for a long title on the cover so… Stamp Book it is! I usually won’t buy a colouring book … Continue reading →

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The Legacy Collection Lady and the Tramp CD Set

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Legacy Collection is a wonderful addition to any Disney fans music collection. The Lady and the Tramp CD set contains many extra tracks that will make you fall in love with the film all over again! Released on April … Continue reading →

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It’s a Small World Funko Pop! Vinyl Figures

Posted on February 3, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Funko Pop! strikes again with a Disney set that I just couldn’t resist. The It’s a Small World vinyl figures are just too cute! This must be the first of multiple figures as we have only four countries represented in … Continue reading →

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Romero Britto Mickey Mouse Figurine

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Dis-LEE

“Brazilian-born and Miami-made, Romero Britto has made it to the top and is considered one of the most famous and celebrated living visual artists on the globe.” So states the official website. But in my opinion, you will either love or … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Mary Poppins Soundtrack by Lawrence Welk

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Well, break out the Bubble Machine and wave that baton (a baton is a stick that is used by conductors primarily to enlarge and enhance the manual and bodily movements associated with directing an ensemble of musicians) for it’s time … Continue reading →

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The Great Ice Odyssey Souvenir Program – Part Three

Posted on January 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It’s time to conclude our look at Walt Disney’s Great Ice Odyssey and the souvenir program being featured in this series of posts. We left our protagonists at the end of Part Two in a bit of a pickle! But … Continue reading →

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