Tag Archives: Movies

Pathéscope 9.5 mm Mickey Mouse Film Box

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Dis-LEE

9.5 mm film is an amateur film format introduced by Pathé in 1922. It was conceived initially as an inexpensive format to provide copies of commercially made films to home users. The format uses a single, central perforation (sprocket hole) between each pair of frames, or … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s UP Pencil Holder with 6 Pencils

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Dis-LEE

A quick trip to the Disney Store added several new items to my collection. My wife and I really enjoyed the Pixar movie UP but have found that it doesn’t always get as well represented in the merchandise department as … Continue reading →

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Sleeping Beauty View-Master Reels with Story Booklet

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Hopefully you’ve had a good night’s sleep so that you can stay awake for this post. Because our subject is someone who’s known to have trouble staying awake. And if she yawns, we’ll all nod off! Walt Disney’s 16th animated … Continue reading →

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Burger King TOY STORY Kid’s Meal Toys – Part Two

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Welcome back to Part Two of our look at the eight toys released by Burger King to delight kids (and disneyana collectors) and bribe parents into buying more fast food. Hey, we all have to have a purpose. Before continuing, … Continue reading →

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Burger King TOY STORY Kid’s Meal Toys – Part One

Posted on March 15, 2021 by Dis-LEE

When we think of finding cool toys in Kid’s Meal boxes, we seem to automatically defer to the MacDonald’s line of merchandise in the iconic Happy Meals. But the partnership between the Mouse and the Clown wasn’t the only alliance … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s BUZZ LIGHTYEAR Bust Clock

Posted on March 13, 2021 by Dis-LEE

If you’re going to defeat the evil Emperor Zurg, you’d better be on time! No Space Ranger can afford to be late to the battle. So built into the space suit of every Cadet is a handy dandy, regulation, digital … Continue reading →

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The Emperor’s New Groove Disney Store Lithographs

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Dis-LEE

We must be careful not to throw off the Emperor’s groove as we peek in on him and the wonderous Kingdom he rules! He doesn’t rule it wonderfully, and it’s a wonder he can rule it at all, but… The … Continue reading →

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FUNKO Disney Princess Romance Series – Rapunzel

Posted on March 6, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Who doesn’t like a little romance? Disney Princesses have traditionally dreamed of meeting a Prince and living happily ever after. I enjoyed the movie Tangled because Rapunzel had a different motive for leaving her tower, to see the glowing lights, … Continue reading →

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Lilo and Stitch Disney Store Lithographs

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Dis-LEE

This offering from the Disney Store went above and beyond when it came to designing the cover folder. Lilo & Stitch was set in Hawaii and featured cultural things like dance, festivals, and of course, surfing! So for the release … Continue reading →

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Snow White Themed HI-HO DINER in Windsor, ON

Posted on February 27, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Remember back in the day when Walt Disney was just starting out? Remember when it was fairly easy to get the rights to use Disney Characters? Well, have I got a case-in-point for you! The Hi-Ho Diner (sign pictured above) … Continue reading →

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