Tag Archives: Cosplay

Retail: WHAT A CHARACTER! Snow White Costumes

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Children love to dress up! From sneaking into their parents closets to making costumes out of things that are just lying around, the imagination of a child can transform them into anyone or anything. Adults haven’t outgrown that tendency. There … Continue reading →

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Disney Cruise Line Pirate Party Mickey Ears

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Almost, if not all, Disney Cruises have a Pirate Party on deck which culminates in fireworks at sea. We were looking forward to both events when we embarked on our first, and only, Disney Cruise back in 2015 to celebrate … Continue reading →

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Jim Henson’s Muppets: Beaker’s Sister?

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Dis-LEE

We all have our favorite Muppet characters. For many it’s likely Kermit the Frog or Miss Piggy or perhaps Fozzie Bear. Or maybe you like some of the stranger characters like Dr. Teeth or Beaker. Actually, no matter who you … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Chicago Toy Fair Invaded by Stormtroopers

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Cosplay is a big industry now and something that goes beyond the stereotypical geeks and weirdos. As more and more adults embrace their inner child, you’re more likely to see grown men and women dressed as their favorite fictional characters. … Continue reading →

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D23 Membership Document with Donald Duck

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I was a member of the D23 community for a few years when it first began in 2009. I hung on but soon it just became an expense I couldn’t justify at the level I was buying into. I did … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Disney’s Face-Painting and Costume Kit

Posted on March 5, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Disney Press Year: 1997 Pages: 66 Type: Spiral-bound Paperback w/kit ISBN: 0-7867-4180-X “To the making of many books, there is no end.” – Ecclesiastes 12:12 That Biblical truism certainly applies to the amount of books that have been published … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: Who is the Real Beaker?

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Dis-LEE

We couldn’t round up all of the suspects to populate a full Police line-up, but we did manage to get two of the Muppets claiming to be the real Beaker to pose for a picture. So you be the judge: … Continue reading →

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Events: Chicago Toy & Game Fair Exhibitors: STAR WARS 501st Legion

Posted on November 23, 2016 by Dis-LEE

The Force was with us as we attended the Chicago Toy & Game Fair as members of the Media. We were primarily there to review new products being offered by toy and game inventors, but we’re not above having a … Continue reading →

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