Tag Archives: Made in Japan

EPCOT Center Figment Ceramic Thimble

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes things come into my collection in groups. Lately I have found many items from the opening days of EPCOT Center in 1982. I almost missed this little EPCOT Center Figment Ceramic Thimble amongst a collection of non-Disney offerings. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Fashion, Souvenirs, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Attractions, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Epcot, Epcot Center, Fashion, Figment, Journey Into Imagination, Made in Japan, Souvenirs, Theme Parks, Thimbles, Walt Disney Productions, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

EPCOT Center World Showcase Collectors Plate

Posted on January 27, 2024 by Dis-LEE

I’ve been finding so many great Disney-themed plates lately! My latest acquisition is this wonderful EPCOT Center World Showcase Collectors Plate: EPCOT Center opened on October 1, 1982 and this plate is also copyrighted to that same year. Now we … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Attractions, Collectibles, Disney Parks, Merchandise, Plates, Souvenirs, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Artwork, Attractions, Collectibles, Disney Parks, Epcot, Epcot Center, Made in Japan, Merchandise, Plates, Souvenirs, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World, World Showcase | Leave a comment

Yellow Circle Mickey Mouse Glass Mug Set

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Dis-LEE

I found these two mugs at a local Charity Shop recently. I’m always surprised what I can find, and in this case, that two related items would show up together. Let’s have a closer look at this Yellow Circle Mickey … Continue reading →

Posted in Ceramics, Characters, Disneyland, Food, Mugs, Walt Disney World | Tagged Ceramics, Characters, Disneyland, Drinking, Food, Made in Japan, Mickey Mouse, Mugs, Pedestal Mug, Walt Disney Productions, Walt Disney World, Yellow Circle | Leave a comment

Walt Disney World Castle Bell with Finger Hole Top

Posted on February 2, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Walt Disney World opened in 1971 as a bigger and arguably better Disneyland. Of course, it only had the Magic Kingdom at that point. But it was patterned after Walt’s original Park with what is not arguably a bigger castle. … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Ceramics, Collectibles, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Tagged Attractions, Bells, Ceramics, Cinderella Castle, Collectibles, Disney Castle, Made in Japan, Theme Parks, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Pie Eye Minnie Mouse Micro Ceramic Planter

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Minnie Mouse has had a few ‘signature looks’ over the years. One of her first featured a little hat with a flower sticking out of it. But almost as iconic is this little polka dot dress with a bow number. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles | Tagged 015019503, Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Disney, Made in Japan, Minnie Mouse, Planters | Leave a comment

Disney Character Stackable Mugs by Sango

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I found these two Disney character stackable mugs at a local flea market some years ago. We liked them because of the playful designs. The mugs are similar but also different. Let’s have a look: The shape of these mugs … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Kitchen, Mugs | Tagged Animation, Bambi, Ceramics, Characters, China, Dewey, Drinks, Huey, Kitchen, Louie, Made in Japan, Mugs, Sango, Thumper, Walt Disney Productions | Leave a comment

Disney’s Piper Pig Vintage Ceramic Ash Tray

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Of course, it would have to be vintage, wouldn’t it? Smoking has been banned in public places for decades, but back in the day, even in Disney Parks, it was perfectly fine to stroll around puffing on your favorite cancer … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Health | Tagged Animation, Ashtray, Ashtrays, Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Health, Made in Japan, Piper Pig, Smoking, The Three Little Pigs, Vintage | Leave a comment

Disney’s Fifer Pig Lusterware Ceramic Planter

Posted on August 14, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The Three Little Pigs animated Short was based on the fable of the same name and released as a Silly Symphony in 1933. It swept the world by storm due to the Depression and won the 1934 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film. It starred … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Ceramics, Characters | Tagged Animation, Ceramics, Characters, Fifer Pig, Lusterware, Lustreware, Made in Japan, Piper Pig, Planters, The Three Little Pigs | Leave a comment

Mickey and Minnie Wedding Couple Figurine

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Mickey and Minnie might just be the longest holdouts for marriage the world has ever seen! They have been dating for decades. They represent true love but never fully express it in matrimony. So that makes this Mickey and Minnie … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Figurines | Tagged Anniversaries, Bride Minnie, Celebrations, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Groom Mickey, Here Comes the Bride, Lohengrin, Lyrics, Made in Japan, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Richard Wagner, The Wedding March, Weddings | Leave a comment

The Muppets Fozzie Bear Face Mug

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Dis-LEE

The Jim Henson Company was founded all the way back in 1958 but was bought out by Disney in 2004. So merchandise that is marked Henson Associates, such as this one, is more valuable to collectors. They represent a time … Continue reading →

Posted in Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Kitchen, Muppets, Puppets | Tagged Ceramics, Characters, Collectibles, Drinking, Frank Oz, Henson Association, Jim Henson, Kitchen, Made in Japan, Mugs, Muppets, Puppets, Sigma, Tastesetter | Leave a comment