Category Archives: Movies

Walt Disney Presents The Story of Robin Hood LP Record

Posted on December 29, 2021 by Dis-LEE

When we think of Robin Hood, our minds automatically go to the Errol Flynn version from 1938. But this version, The Story of Robin Hood as presented by Walt Disney, is from 1952. This LP Record is from an even … Continue reading →

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Live-Action JUNGLE CRUISE Movie Review and Funko POP! Figurine

Posted on November 21, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Can you smell what Dwayne Johnson is starring in now? Probably, because it takes place in the deep jungle, and they don’t have indoor plumbing there… so, no showers. Just a thousand mile long bath. It’s the river. Just the … Continue reading →

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Disney’s The Black Hole Illustrated Adaption

Posted on November 10, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Merchandise tie-ins are a given today but we may not realize just how far back they go. Walt Disney especially liked to release promotional ephemera and toys to push whatever movie he was releasing at a given time. Walt is … Continue reading →

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Finding Nemo Fun Shapes Stamps

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Dis-LEE

By now, we’ve all found Nemo. But back in 2003 the whole world was still looking! Today Marlin and Nemo, Dory and the rest of the fishy school are all a part of the Disney/Pixar family, and near and dear … 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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Hayley Mills ‘That Darn Cat’ Cut Out Doll and Wardrobe

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The year is 1965. Two momentous events happen to make the world a better place: I am born. And Hayley Mills stars in That Darn Cat. The rest of the year isn’t much to write home about! I can’t imagine … Continue reading →

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Movie Teen Illustrated Magazine featuring Disney Celebrities

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Dis-LEE

If you grew up in the 1950s and 1960s, likely you gushed and giggled over every word that came out of the mouth of your favorite crush! Publishers took full advantage of the interest in even the youngest of celebrities, … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney Company Magazine Advertising Pages

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Another great type of collectible that fits into just about anyone’s display space is what is called ‘ephemera’. Ephemera is defined as “items of collectible memorabilia, typically written or printed ones, that were originally expected to have only short-term usefulness.” … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Official Batman Batbook

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Contemporary Books Inc. Year: 1986 Pages: 172 Type: Softcover ISBN: 0-8092-5035-7 “This book is dedicated to all of the arch villains of Gotham City, without whom Batman would be out of work.” The cliques would be just too easy with a post based on … Continue reading →

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Woody’s Roundup Adult Collector Marionette

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This wonderful collectible was released as an Exclusive from Mattel at the 2011 D23 Expo. It pays homage to the Toy Story 2 movie premise that Woody was actually a hero from the 1950s children’s television show called Woody’s Roundup. … Continue reading →

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