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Category Archives: Ephemera
Bobby Orr Read-a-Thon Promotional Card
Robert Gordon Orr (born March 20, 1948) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player, widely acknowledged as one of the greatest of all time. Orr used his ice skating speed, scoring, and play-making abilities to revolutionize the position of defenseman. He played in the National Hockey … Continue reading
Posted in Awards, Books, Collectibles, Ephemera, History, Postcards, Promotions, Sports
Tagged Awards, Bobby Orr, Books, Chicago Blackhawks, Collectibles, Ephemera, History, M. S. Read-a-Thon, Memorabilia, Multiple Sclerosis, Mystery Sleuth, Postcards, Promotions, Sports
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‘The Sword and the Rose’ Advertising Page
After the Second World War, Disney had money trapped in Europe. He couldn’t remove the funds for use in America so he decided to use it to make live-action films in England. Although you likely haven’t heard of this particular … Continue reading
1982 Newspaper Article featuring Me and Marvel Comics
And with three of my friends! Yes, back in the day, I had youth and much more hair. And hundreds of valuable comic books. Time moved on, I grew older, my hairline receded, and my comic book collection got sold … Continue reading
Posted in Artwork, Comic Books, Ephemera, History, Interviews, Viewpoint
Tagged Artwork, Comic Books, Ephemera, Havelock, History, I Don Like Dat, Interviews, Jeannette Moore, Marvel Comics, Newspapers, Superheroes, Viewpoint
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LIFE Magazine featuring Mickey Mouse Animation
It’s not uncommon for Disney to be featured in magazines. Walt and Mickey have graced the covers of countless periodicals over the years. This one comes to us from 1978 when Disney animation was struggling to keep an audience. So … Continue reading
DVC ‘A Fairy Tale Vacation’ Promotional Postcards
We’ve attended three presentations for the Disney Vacation Club (or DVC) system but just haven’t been able to put it all together yet. But part of the fun of researching DVC as a holiday provider option is receiving promotional materials. … Continue reading
Posted in Advertising, Artwork, Collectibles, Ephemera, Postcards, Travel
Tagged Advertising, Artwork, Chip and Dale, Collectibles, Disney Vacation Club, Donald Duck, Ephemera, Fab Five, Goofy, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Postcards, Stitch, Travel, Vacation Planning
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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
Posted in Advertising, Artwork, Ephemera, History, Movies
Tagged Advertising, Artwork, Civil War, Ephemera, Fess Parker, History, Jeff Hunter, Jeff York, John Lupton, Movies, Steam Trains, The Great Locomotive Chase
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Fantasia 2000 Press Kit with EPCOT Flamingo
This Fantasia 2000 Press Kit is a special find! It contained everything a reporter would need to promote the film. Walt Disney was always looking for ways to push the boundaries of animation but in 1940 he may have pushed … Continue reading
Disneyland 25 – Advertising Supplement to the L. A. Times Part 2
Part 1 was fun and Part 2 of our look at the Disneyland 25 Advertising Supplement starts with a very colorful two-page center spread: So what can we look forward to during the Disneyland 25 Family Reunion? To begin with, … Continue reading
Disneyland 25 – Advertising Supplement to the L.A. Times Part 1
“Happy Birthday to a Dream” is the tagline for this insert that was added to the Los Angeles Times newspaper on January 20, 1980. As you can see from the cover picture, some artistic license was taken with the positioning … Continue reading
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
Posted in Artwork, Disneyland, Ephemera, Food, Magazines, Walt Disney World
Tagged Advertising, Artwork, Disneyland, Ephemera, Food, Fritos Kid, Gremlins, Hertz, Life Savers, Magazines, Pepsi-Cola, Wally Boag, Walt Disney World, Yellow Cab Company
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