Category Archives: Collectibles

Original RADIO Broadcast LPs Too

Back in April of this year I posted a selection of old LP’s that contained some of the best old radio programs from the early days of the medium. It was entitled Original Radio Broadcast LPs and I’m sure that … Continue reading

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Choo-Choo Mickey HALLMARK Keepsake Ornament

I love Mickey Mouse. I love trains. I love toys. I love collectibles. Who knew I could fulfill all of these loves in just one piece of Disneyana? A pull-cord and wheels? Gimme! This is a Keepsake Ornament from Hallmark … Continue reading

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Disney Babies in Dreamland Collection by ASHTON-DRAKE

Karen and I have finally decided to adopt a little boy! We held off for many years because we didn’t want the disruption of our lifestyle and/or dirty diapers. But we think we have finally found a way to have … Continue reading

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Mickey and Minnie PLUSH

Once again my friends are looking out for me, or should I say ‘looking out for Disney things for me’? Here are the latest two items given to me: Older Plush Mickey was made by The Toy Factory. They are … Continue reading

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COLLECTORS’ SHOWCASE Vintage Magazines

There’s nothing I love as much as old collectibles than old magazines about old collectibles! And recently I was able to pick up thirteen issues of Collectors’ Showcase, ‘America’s Premiere Pictorial Magazine for Collectors’. Long name, great content! Now why … Continue reading

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The THREE CABALLEROS Road Trip

These three amigos first traveled together in 1944 although Donald and José Carioca met two years earlier in 1942. But it wasn’t until 1957 that along with Panchito Pistoles the three friends were ready for their first Canadian road trip: … Continue reading

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Pewter WINNIE the POOH Bank

Alternate names for this post: Winnie the Pewter. Pooh Bank. OK, that’s all I got! But sometimes the real fun of posting is coming up with the post name. So, enough of that, let’s take a look at the piece: … Continue reading

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COWBOY MICKEY Ceramic Planter

Mickey Mouse has played many characters over his storied career but none maybe so strange as the one you will see here today! He has played cowboys before and certainly has brandished his fair share of firearms. But I thought … Continue reading

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Winnie the Pooh NIGHTLIGHT

Or… is it? This little ceramic piece is quite a mystery. It resembles other nightlights in structure but I can’t figure out how any light would escape it if it had a bulb in it. Let’s have a look together: … Continue reading

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Huey, Dewey, or Louie SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS

I hope everyone loves a mystery! Today I have a vintage set of Disney salt and pepper shakers in the likenesses of two of Donald Duck’s three nephews. But which of the three are represented here? Let’s start our investigation: … Continue reading

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