Category Archives: Collectibles

Disney Traditions Tinker Bell ‘Pouty Pixie’ Sculpture

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Disney Traditions collectible figurines designed by Jim Shore combine the magic of Disney with the traditional motifs of handmade folk art. You either love them or hate them! I feel that some characters lend themselves well to this artistic treatment … Continue reading →

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Precious Moments Disney ‘Together’ Figurine

Posted on January 4, 2023 by Dis-LEE

My wife and I can relate to this figurine. We often recline on the couch (or sofa, depending on where in the world you relax) in this exact way! The full name of this Precious Moments figurine is ‘Together Is … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Millennium Die Cast Vehicle Set

Posted on December 31, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Do you remember all the way back to the year 2000 when we thought there was going to be an electronic apocalypse and things would never be the same? But then Disney up and slapped a big wand with the … Continue reading →

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Mini Masters Vehicles: Futurama Planet Express

Posted on December 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Futurama is an American adult animated science fiction series created by Matt Groening. It focuses on the lives of a delivery boy named Fry, the ship captain Leela, and Bender (a rather bent robot) in the futuristic 31st century. The series has it moments, but … Continue reading →

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Precious Moments ‘Keeping It Wheel’ Figurine

Posted on December 21, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Disney has partnered with just about every company, artist, and gimmick known to the Marketing Universe. And we all love it! This Precious Moments ‘Keeping It Wheel’ figurine is an excellent example of when the synergy between Disney and another … Continue reading →

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Aladdin Disney School Bus Lunch Box

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Dis-LEE

This Aladdin Disney school bus lunch box is probably one of the most iconic that was ever released. My specimen is very badly damaged and missing the thermos, but I still love it! Its eye-catching appearance made it the most … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney World Castle Salt & Pepper Shakers

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Dis-LEE

So much food to season, so little time! The British comedian Michael McIntyre does a routine wherein he chronicles the angst that exists among spices. The whole bit relies on the fact that salt and pepper are the main spices … Continue reading →

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Things: Miniature Moments – Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. is hosting a new exhibition that is bigger than the name might imply. Miniature Moments – A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments is packed full of only thousands of the small wonders this … Continue reading →

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Mattel ‘Masters of Malice’ Captain Hook Doll

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It must have seemed like a winning idea at the time. Back in 1999, Mattel released the first in a series of the ‘Masters of Malice’ dolls with Captain Hook from the animated classic film Peter Pan. Who was the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: MGM / Cinerama How the West Was Won

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Random House Year: 1963 Pages: 40 Type: Hardcover ISBN: N/A “The climax is the greatest train wreck ever filmed.” – The London Evening News They didn’t mean that the ending of the film was terrible, but that there was an actual train wreck at … Continue reading →

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