Monthly Archives: August 2022

Mickey Mouse Mold-A-Rama Plastic Figurine

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Dis-LEE

When Mold-A-Rama debuted at the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, the molds included such wonders as the Space Needle, a monorail, and other fair-related designs. The production process, which remains the same to this day, also wowed the crowds! I think … Continue reading →

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Schmid Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Musical Figurine

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Some collectors prefer classic Pooh while others prefer Disney Pooh, but whichever Pooh is for you, this Schmid Winnie the Pooh and Piglet musical figurine should make you smile! The classic character designs by E. H. Shepard definitely have a … Continue reading →

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Funko Vynl Dumbo & Timothy Mouse Figurines

Posted on August 27, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Dumbo certainly has lived up to his reputation of being The Ninth Wonder of the Universe, as described by his friend and agent, Timothy Q. Mouse. This does leave us with a bit of a mystery however. You see, the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Charlie Brown’s Super Book

Posted on August 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Random House Year: 1975 Pages: 80 Type: Softcover ISBN: 0-394-83165-9 “Even three red pencils make a collection.” This is a really fun book! Going all the way back to 1975 we are treated to old-timey arts and crafts from the days when children did … Continue reading →

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Pictopia Disney Edition Picture-Trivia Game

Posted on August 23, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Ravensburger is a company that produces puzzles, games, and something called Gravitrax. They hold licenses to not only Disney, but also Dr. Seuss, The Beatles, and Thomas & Friends. But mostly Disney! According to the official description, this game lets … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: A Pictorial Study in Perspective

Posted on August 21, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I like to play with perspective when I take pictures. Sometimes that means the art of showing objects so as to give the right impression of their height, width, depth, and position in relation to each other, and other times … Continue reading →

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Pop! Animation Scooby-Doo Box Lunch Exclusive

Posted on August 18, 2022 by Dis-LEE

“Well, Scoob, it looks like we’re in trouble again!” But this time our cowardly duo aren’t afraid of ghosts or ghouls (you know, the ones who always end up being creepy guys in silly costumes?) but of finding millions of … Continue reading →

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Hallmark Keepsake Ornament – Cruella De Ville Car

Posted on August 16, 2022 by Dis-LEE

101 Dalmatians is a lot of dogs! Disney’s movie featuring the little spotted mutts was released in 1961 and was based on the 1956 novel The Hundred and One Dalmatians by Dodie Smith. It was the 17th feature-length animated film from the mouse… about … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Funko Explorer Mickey ‘The True Original’ Figurine

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Funko has once again dipped into my wallet and extracted the cost of another vinyl figure! This time it is the Explorer Mickey figure from ‘The True Original’ collection of twelve. I hadn’t gotten Mickey out of the box for … Continue reading →

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