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Book Review: MGM / Cinerama How the West Was Won

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Random House Year: 1963 Pages: 40 Type: Hardcover ISBN: N/A “The climax is the greatest train wreck ever filmed.” – The London Evening News They didn’t mean that the ending of the film was terrible, but that there was an actual train wreck at … Continue reading →

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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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Coco-Cola Movie Night for Two Gift Box

Posted on November 9, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Coke or Pepsi. That is what really puts the world at odds today! For me it’s Coca-Cola hands down but your preference may vary. Regardless of which black liquid you guzzle, you should still enjoy this Coca-Cola Movie Night for … Continue reading →

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Reviews: Gracey Manor Designs – Disney Replicas

Posted on July 24, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Facebook can be a very convenient way to find unique businesses. I have purchased many things from sellers in this way but have never had such a nice experience as I have with Gracey Manor Designs. I’ve been blogging on … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Cracker Jack Prizes

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Abbeville Press Year: 1989 Pages: 96 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 1-55859-000-5 (First Edition) “Crackerjacks – Likely a fresh slang phrase when… (it was) applied to (this) product.” Who doesn’t remember this candy when growing up? Would it surprise you to learn that it is just … Continue reading →

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MINI BRANDS Brands Edition Collectible Figures

Posted on May 23, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Just a few days ago I did a post on the Disney Store Edition of this merchandise line. But I just had to explore what at least one other of these odd little miniature marvels was all about. And so … Continue reading →

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The Four Wonderful Worlds of Walt Disney – UPDATE

Posted on May 21, 2022 by Dis-LEE

BOOK SET WITH PROVENANCE This is what collecting is all about. Nothing is as stimulating for a collector than finding something that adds to an existing item already in their collection! Years ago (2016) I found a book set at … Continue reading →

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Disney-themed Large Pin-Backed Buttons

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Pin Trading has started and still remains as one of the most beloved ways for Disney fans to meet and interact, both at the Theme Parks and special events. But Disney collectors also like Disney-themed large pin-backed buttons like the … Continue reading →

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Vintage Coca-Cola Work Shirt by Riverside

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Headquartered in Moultrie, Georgia, the Riverside Manufacturing Company, established in 1911, has consistently provided the highest quality products available to companies all over America. It manufacturers uniforms for Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Budweiser, UPS, and many others. As a dedicated Coke drinker, … Continue reading →

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Places: ‘Aloha From Hawaii’ Promotional Booklet

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Old promotional booklets are a wonderful way to see what a place in the world was like ‘back in the day’, as it were. Hawaii has always been an exotic location that many want to visit, me included, but likely … Continue reading →

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