Category Archives: Movies

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 →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Movies, Ornaments, Reviews, Television, Things | Tagged Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Hallmark, Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, Miniature Moments, Movies, Ornaments, Reviews, Star Trek, Star Wars, Television, The Henry Ford Museum, Things | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Dolls, Limited Edition, Movies | Tagged Animation, Captain Hook, Certificate of Authenticity, Characters, Collectibles, Disney Collector Dolls, Dolls, Limited Edition, Masters of Malice, Mattel, Movies, Peter Pan, Pirates | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Advertising, Books, Celebrities, Collectibles, History, Movies, Promotions, Reviews | Tagged Advertising, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Celebrities, Cinerama, Collectibles, George Marshall, Henry Hathaway, History, How the West Was Won, John Ford, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, MGM, Movies, Nicolas Reisini, Promotions, Random House, Robert H. O'Brien, SmileBox | Leave a comment

The Lion King ‘Simba’ Ceramic Figurine

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Lions. They are large cats of the genus Panthera native to Africa and India. They hang out in prides that consist of a few adult males, related females, and cubs. And who is the most famous cub of them all? Simba. This name literally means ‘lion’ in African. … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Chicago Toy Fair Invaded by Stormtroopers

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Cosplay is a big industry now and something that goes beyond the stereotypical geeks and weirdos. As more and more adults embrace their inner child, you’re more likely to see grown men and women dressed as their favorite fictional characters. … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Movies, Photo Spot, Photography | Tagged Characters, Chicago Toy Fair, Cosplay, Movies, Photo Spot, Photography, Star Wars, Stormtroopers | Leave a comment

D23 Concept Art Lithograph Set

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

D23 is the official Disney fan club of which I was once a member. But expenses got too high for me to continue, and I really miss the premiums! I was a member for many years and from time to … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Artwork, Characters, D23, Movies, Princesses, Swag | Tagged Animation, Artwork, Beauty and the Beast, Bud Luckey, Characters, Chris Sanders, Cinderella, Concept Art, D23, Don Moore, Jungle Book, Lady and the Tramp, Lilo and Stitch, Lion King, Lithograph, Mary Blair, Mel Shaw, Movies, Princesses, Prints, Robin Hood, Sleeping Beauty, Swag, Toy Story | Leave a comment

Primark Lumiere Ceramic Display Tea Light Holder

Posted on November 23, 2022 by Dis-LEE

A candelabra is a candle holder with multiple arms. All the better for Lumiere, the castle Maitre’d, to get frisky with a feather duster in the politically incorrect world of Beauty and the Beast! You can see Mrs. Potts and Chip by clicking the … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Thumper Paperboard Thermometer

Posted on October 16, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Time to turn up the heat this Autumn and see if we can’t break a sweat here at Disleelandia! And to help us measure just how hot it gets, we have Bambi’s little furry friend, Thumper: This paperboard thermometer is … Continue reading →

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Toy Story 2 Handheld Pinball Game

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Some merchandise is straight from Disney where they have complete control over every aspect of the production of the toy or game. Other times, they simply license a property to an outside company and sit back and take the money. … Continue reading →

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Ceramic Stork DIY Craft Inspired by Dumbo

Posted on September 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It is said that storks have been associated with delivering babies for centuries, starting with Greek mythology. According to myth, the goddess Hera turned her rival into a stork, after which the stork-woman attempted to steal her son in revenge. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Crafts, DIY, Movies | Tagged Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Crafts, DIY, Dumbo, Fables, Movies, Myths, Sterling Holloway, Stork, Where do babies come from? | 2 Comments