Tag Archives: Artwork

Disney’s The Great Locomotive Chase Magazine Ad Page

The Great Locomotive Chase is a 1956 American historical adventure film produced by Walt Disney. It was based on the real locomotive chase of 1862 which occurred during the American Civil War. Walt was a history buff and so it is not … Continue reading

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Walt Disney World Vintage Jigsaw Puzzle from Whitman

Whitman grew through the 1920s primarily as a publisher and distributor of children’s books, a puzzle or two, and board games, eventually publishing some Disney titles. You can find many examples of Whitman puzzles featuring Disney personalities, often engaged in … Continue reading

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Disney Print Advertising Pages

Who would have thought that a page out of an old magazine could become a collectible just because it advertised a character, candy, or a mundane service? And when you combine a beloved product with a cool spokesperson… it even … Continue reading

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1957 FANTASIA Soundtrack LP

And this is why I still own a record player. Every once in a while I stumble across something truly special. Although Fantasia (released in 1940) was a critical success it was a box office disappointment for Walt Disney. His … Continue reading

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Things: GOOFY Folk Art

We all love the artwork turned out by the Disney Studios and the many artists that are commissioned to render our favorite characters. But some of us are inspired to try to create pieces of our own. This unknown artist … Continue reading

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BOOK REVIEW: Funny! (The Pixar Story Room)

Twenty-five Years of Laughter from the Pixar Story Room Forward by John Lasseter / Intro by Jason Katz Right out of the gate I will say this book was a disappointment. ‘Not Very Funny!’ would probably have been a more … Continue reading

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PACIFIC Presents ‘The Rocketeer’ COMIC BOOK by Dave Stevens

I love The Rocketeer even though the 1991 movie could have been better. I think Disney handled the character fairly well but if only they had used him more extensively! Can you imagine him as a walk-around character in Tomorrowland? … Continue reading

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BOOK REVIEW: The Art of the Disney Golden Books

Publisher: Disney Editions Type: Hardcover Pages: 160 ISBN: 978-1-4231-6380-0 Price: $35.00 US & CAN This is a great book for anyone who loves the Little Golden Books. I think we all have memories from our childhood of one title or … Continue reading

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Disney Movie Rewards – Goofy How To PRINTABLES

I’ve really enjoyed redeeming rewards from Disney Movie Rewards! Every time I go to a movie or buy it in the stores I can collect points towards exclusive Disney merchandise. Some of these items would be quite elaborate and expensive … Continue reading

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Epcot – Art of Disney Exhibits

One of the best things about visiting a Disney park is the shopping. And I especially love browsing the art stores! In Epcot there is the Art of Disney in Future World. It’s a unique shopping experience with many prints, … Continue reading

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