Monthly Archives: November 2022

CAA Magazine: Disney ‘Magic in the Making’ Article

Posted on November 30, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I love collecting ephemera, paper pieces that are made to be discarded after use, so that I can reference them later. Often, articles like the one in this CAA Magazine can be quite informative, or at least provide a snapshot … Continue reading →

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Warner Bros. Road Runner & Coyote Lamp

Posted on November 29, 2022 by Dis-LEE

“Beep! Beep!” Who doesn’t remember that sound from their Saturday morning cartoons? Warner Brothers created some of the most memorable characters ever to appear on TV and they still endure today! Merchandise is always a natural way to promote any … Continue reading →

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Pin Trading: Trading Around the World U.S. 66 Pin

Posted on November 28, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I love a mystery. Oh sure, I could have asked all about it from the nice lady I bought this from, but what’s the fun in that? This is a very nice Route 66 shield pin from the Trading Around … Continue reading →

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Mickey Mouse Super Stunt Plane Toy

Posted on November 27, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Mattel strikes again with a great toy made for the younger set but still a lot of fun for us old guys! But more on that later. Although this is a Mickey Mouse Super Stunt Plane toy, it also features … Continue reading →

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Walt Disney Presents Goofy’s TV Spectacular LP

Posted on November 26, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Oh, what I suffer through to provide content for this site! Groan. Actually, I kind of like torturing myself with these awful compilation LPs from the past. Kind of. And they don’t get much more awfuler than Goofy’s TV Spectacular … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Funko Train Conductor Mickey ‘The True Original’ Figurine

Posted on November 24, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Walt Disney’s love of trains need not be discussed as it is so well known. Also well-known are the many roles involving trains, conductors, and engineers that Mickey Mouse has played! So, when Funko introduced its ‘The True Original’ series … Continue reading →

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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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Photo Spot: Horsing Around at Greenfield Village

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It’s rare to see a horse, well… horsing around! Usually, they are standing still while eating or just wandering slowly about in a paddock. Recently I finally found a horse horsing around at Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford Museum … Continue reading →

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Places: Paddington (Store) at Paddington Station

Posted on November 21, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Paddington Station is a Central London railway terminus and London Underground station complex, located on Praed Street in the Paddington area. Dating back to at least 1838, the iconic junction has transcended transportation for one very small reason: Paddington Bear! The children’s book character Paddington Bear was named after the … Continue reading →

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