Category Archives: Characters

Walt Disney World Resort Soap and Sundries

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Sundries are defined as miscellaneous small items, usually of no large value and too numerous to mention separately, such as toiletries. Each room at a Disney Resort, or any hotel chain for that matter, will supply ‘numerous’ small items designed … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Resorts, Travel, Walt Disney World | Tagged Bath Soap, Characters, Collectibles, Facial Soap, H2O, Mickey Mouse, Resorts, Shampoo, Shampoo & Conditioner, Shower Gel, Soap, Sundries, Travel, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Disney’s Donald Duck Merchandise Overload

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I frequent antique malls and flea markets but often find that some of the best Disney merchandise can be found at the humble yard sale. Truly, one man’s junk is another man’s treasure! I attended a multi-family yard sale years … Continue reading →

Posted in Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Merchandise | Tagged Brush, Candles, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Donald Duck, Figurines, Frisbee, Gumball Machine, Magnets, Merchandise, Pencil Topper, Tins | Leave a comment

Mickey Mouse Throw Pillows

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Dis-LEE

We all need to be propped up once in a while. A nice throw pillow or cushion can be just the thing to lend support while you binge watch the latest must-see television program. On Disney+, of course! I’d like … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Decor, Home Decor, Merchandise, Promotions, Videos | Tagged Characters, Cushions, Hidden Mickey, Home Decor, Merchandise, Mickey Mouse, Promotions, Sixty Years With You, Throw Pillows, Videos | Leave a comment

Post Toasties Original Cereal Box Framed Art

Posted on August 22, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Post Toasties was an early American breakfast cereal made by Post Foods. It was named for its originator, C. W. Post, and intended as the Post version of corn flakes. The brand is now defunct but you can still buy Frosted Flakes, so all is not lost! … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Artwork, Characters, Ephemera, Food, Promotions | Tagged Advertising, Artwork, C. W. Post, Characters, Ephemera, Food, Mickey and His Pals, Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Post Foods, Post Toasties, Promotions | Leave a comment

Art of Disney 4-Park Collector Set Photomechanical Lithographs

Posted on August 21, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Disney often releases lithographs to promote movies or Theme Park projects to generate interest in the buying public. These can be given away if you attend a seminar or if you pre-order some piece of merchandise. Unfortunately, I can’t remember … Continue reading →

Posted in Anniversaries, Artwork, Attractions, Characters, Collectibles, Limited Edition, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Anniversaries, Artwork, Attractions, Certificate of Authenticity, Characters, Collectibles, Disney Theme Park Merchandise, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Limited Edition, Lithograph, Magic Kingdom, Mickey Mouse, Photomechanical Lithograph, R. R. Donnelley, The Art of Disney Theme Parks, Theme Parks, Tinker Bell, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Winnie the Pooh Miniature PVC Figures

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes you just have to splurge. Discount bags at charity shops are great places to get inexpensive collectibles. They may not always be in the best of shape, but you have to compromise somewhere! For just a buck or two … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines | Tagged Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Hunny, Keychains, Piglet, PVC, Winnie the Pooh | Leave a comment

Mickey Mouse on a Scooter Sticker

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Dis-LEE

In Italy, Mickey Mouse is called Topolino. On the sticker I’m showing here he is wearing traditional, or stereotypical, Italian clothing. The cap and sweater are especially common touches when media tries to depict a Sicilian. He is riding a … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Transportation | Tagged Characters, Collectibles, Luca, Mickey Mouse, Scooters, Stickers, Topolino, Transportation, Vespa | Leave a comment

Disney-themed Wool Knit Sweaters by Jean

Posted on August 18, 2021 by Dis-LEE

My mother is a very artistic woman. In the past, she wrote poetry (even publishing a compellation book called The Lady in Red, reviewed on this blog), painted, and even knitted up a storm! She knew my wife and I … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Clothing, Crafts, Fashion | Tagged Characters, Clothing, Crafts, Fashion, Jean Beatens, Knitting, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Sweaters, Wool | Leave a comment

1984 Olympic Games Depicted by Disney on Grenada Stamps

Posted on August 17, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially known as the Games of the XXIII Olympiad and commonly known as Los Angeles 1984) was held from July 28 to August 12, 1984. It marked the second time that Los Angeles had hosted the Games, the first being in 1932. … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Characters, Collectibles, Sports, Travel | Tagged Archery, Artwork, Boxing, Characters, Clarabelle Cow, Collectibles, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck, Grenada, Hurdles, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Olympics, Pommel Horse, Sports, Stamps, Travel, Uneven Bars, Weightlifting | Leave a comment

Embossed Mickey Mouse Fan Art

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Years ago one of my nephews made me this wonderful embossed Mickey Mouse out of copper plating: When people in your life learn that you like a certain thing, they generally fill your living space with articles pertaining to that … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Characters | Tagged Artwork, Characters, Copper Plate, Embossed, Fan Art, Mickey Mouse | Leave a comment