Category Archives: Characters

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Memory Sticks

Posted on July 31, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I’ve had these Memory Sticks for years. I can’t remember where I got them but they are a fun way to carry around some information, pictures, or whatever. They have an 8GB capacity each. Let’s have a look, and see … Continue reading →

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Original Artwork: Mickey Mouse and a New Friend

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Many years ago I attended a college for the Arts. I was already an avid reader of comic books and so was constantly sketching my favorite heroes and cartoon characters. By studying more seriously I was able to go from … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney Presents ‘The Story of Treasure Island’ Record

Posted on July 28, 2021 by Dis-LEE

“Ahoy, me hearties!” And with that salutation, we are off and running (away from pirates) with our look at Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island (1883). This adventure novel tells the tale of buccaneers and buried gold, friendship and betrayal. Its influence … Continue reading →

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Hallmark Keepsake ‘Mickey Mouse Radio’ Ornament

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The true Age of Radio has passed. The sad part is that most aren’t in mourning because of it! From evening musical programs to exciting westerns, comedy hours to The War of the Worlds, radio was the sole entertainment for … Continue reading →

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Funko Pop! Disneyland 65th Mr. Toad Vinyl Figure

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride is a theme park attraction and dark ride at the Disneyland Park. It is loosely based on Disney’s adaptation of Kenneth Grahame’s The Wind in the Willows (1908), and one of two segments comprising the animated package film The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad (1949). The … Continue reading →

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CANADIAN COMIC STRIP Character Development and Execution

Posted on July 24, 2021 by Dis-LEE

It all started many years ago when I decided to try my hand at cartooning. But what subject matter could I choose that would stand out from the cluttered fields of serialized comic strips of the day? I wanted it … Continue reading →

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Minnie Mouse Walt Disney World Back Scratcher

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Dis-LEE

There just isn’t anyone around when you get that itch in a place you can’t reach! It’s a first-world problem, but a real annoyance, none the less. Minnie Mouse has always been a helpful ‘person’. She wants to make everyone’s … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney Presents ‘The Little Engine that Could’ Record

Posted on July 22, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This endearing story began as an American folktale that became widely known in the United States after publication in 1930 by the Platt & Munk Company. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. If … Continue reading →

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Found Disney: Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In Mickey Ears

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The show: Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-in. The time: 3/2 of 1970. The premise: A man is trying to get out of a traffic ticket by utilizing name dropping. And the name he first chooses to drop gives us our Disney … Continue reading →

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Disney Jewellery from Pixar and Swarovski

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Dis-LEE

It’s all about the accessories in fashion! From matching the belt with the shoes (for the guys, a la Herb Tarlek) to making sure your dog matches your outfit (for the gals, a la Hilton) you just can’t afford to … Continue reading →

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