Thursday, September 26, 2013

Lion King Simba and Nala Jewelry Pin


I guess this is technically a Disney pin, but really, it's more a piece of fine jewelry.

Made from a soft muted goldtone metal, it features an adult Simba and Nala, with African inspired markings around the perimeter.

Still on it's card, it was purchased during the time of the original release of the film and has never been worn.  The pin measures one and three eighths inches square.  Listed as Pin #15899 on Pinpics.

Asking $25 plus shipping and insurance.

Vintage Disneyland Castle/Man and Woman Salt and Pepper WDP


More vintage Disneyana from Walt Disney's original theme park. 

These are shaped like small coffee pots but are actually Salt and Pepper shakers.  One side shows a couple who look just like they walked on the original Main Street on which Walt based his park, while the other side shows an early representation of the Castle (blue for the policeman, pink for the lady).

The policeman shaker bears the earliest of Disneyland marks (including Walt Disney Productions) while the other still has it's original foil label  that reads Japan.

Both say Disneyland under the portraits.  These were done in several configurations when the park first opened. 

Asking $25 plus shipping and insurance.

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Grolliers 1980s 101 Dalmatians Magical Memories Bisque


Back in the late 1970-80s, a company named Grollier's ran a subscription service for various Disney collectables.  You would sign up and they would send you a piece every other month and bill you half every four weeks.  They did a number of series, and this one is from the Magic Memories Series.  Each piece was limited to 15,000 pieces, but it's doubtful that the total production number was ever reached.  Each stands between six to eight inches tall.  Prior to the Walt Disney Classics Collection, these were the best we could hope for as far a actual scenes from Disney films.


This figurine shows Pongo and three of the pups, sitting in front of the television watching their hero, Thunderbolt.  The detail of these early pieces is quite nice,notice how they sculpted even the back of the television set!


This will be shipped in it's original styrofoam cube, safely protected, just like it came to me when I ordered it many years ago.

$80 plus actual shipping and insurance.

I will be posting more of these in the next couple of days.

1999 Haunted Mansion Pin in Coffin Box LE 1999






From one of the very first Haunted Mansion events, this very cool pin is presented in a satin lined coffin box.  Limited to 1999, it sold out in just one day.

I'm not a huge fan of pins that come with boxes, but this one is just so very cool . . .

$75, plus actual shipping and insurance.

Monday, September 16, 2013

Grolliers 1980s Lady and the Tramp Magical Memories Bisque Figurine


Back in the late 1970-80s, a company named Grollier's ran a subscription service for various Disney collectables.  You would sign up and they would send you a piece every other month and bill you half every four weeks.  They did a number of series, and this one is from the Magic Memories Series.  Each piece was limited to 15,000 pieces, but it's doubtful that the total production number was ever reached.  Each stands between six to eight inches tall.  Prior to the Walt Disney Classics Collection, these were the best we could hope for as far a actual scenes from Disney films. 

This one is from Lady and the Tramp , and shows Lady, Tramp and the Beaver (a rarely seen character), as he carves their initials in a tree stump.

This will be shipped in it's original styrofoam cube, safely protected, just like it came to me when I ordered it many years ago.

$80 plus actual shipping and insurance.

I will be posting more of these in the next couple of days.

Sunday, September 15, 2013

1980s Disney Imagineering Jacket

We got this in the late 80s, back when it was much more difficult to obtain such things!  It's made of a silky type of fabric, and the logos are actually embroidered on to the coat rather than through the use of a patch.

We'll also include the pin you see on the jacket.  We were told that these were the original Disney Dream pins, but I can't say that for sure.  Whatever it is, its a very cool, flat mickey silhouette pin, guaranteed from the late 80s early 90s.

The jacket has been worn, so it is not new, but is in very good condition.

$120 plus actual shipping and insurance.

Rare Vintage Large Disneyland Cup, "Stolen from Disneyland "


An extremely rare piece from the very early days of Disneyland.

This is an oversized cup (measuring four inches tall).

It reads "This cup is the property of Disneyland, not to be taken from the executive conference room"  Inside it reads "stolen from Disneyland".  Not really, it was actually sold in the park, but a good joke none the less.

Therer is a small representation of the Sleeping Beauty Castle on one side of the cup, and the bottom contains the early turquoise triangle Walt Disney Productions mark.

In very good condition as shown, asking $115 plus postage and insurance.  

Tinker Bell PJ (Pajama) Bag/Pillow

I've had this since (probably) the early 1990s. It's a pajama bag/pillow with Tink on the front. There is a pocket in the back where you put your jammies. It could use a washing (not a huge deal, but there is light surface soil) and there is a one half inch rip in the seam that could be easily fixed.

Its fifteen inches high and twelve inches wide.

I'm asking $15.00 plus $5.15 Priority mail (Insurance included)

Ultra Rare 1950s Disneyland Ashtray

In my almost 50 years of collecting, I have never seen another piece like this.

Obviously sold at Disneyland in the early days (see the old turquoise triangle mark)  it is a cube shaped ashtray with various department logos on all four sides.  As you can see in the photo, one side says Disneyland, one says Walt Disney Music Company, One says Buena Vista and one side celebrates Walt Disney Productions. 

No chips or cracks, it's in perfect condition, just like the day it was sold (most likely 1955).

Again, this is an extremely rare piece.  Why pays $100s of dollars for pins that were made less than a year ago when you can have a truly rare piece for $150 plus actual shipping and insurance?

Old WDP Mickey Jack in the Box


Hold pending payment.

I will admit that this has seen better days, but the graphics are the kind I love.  The Jack in the Box is made of lithographed tin, which is fairly faded.  The Mickey is made of plastic with a red polka dot sleeve.

The music box itself does not work, so you can't really use it as a Jack in the Box, but it displays nicely.  Mickey can be closed in to the box, but you need to manually open the lid for him to pop up.  From the 1960s it's clearly marked Walt Disney Proiductions.

$14 plus actual shipping and insurance

Huge Figment Plush


We found this packed in a closed bag in a box, so it's close to like new, a small bit of dust, but really, very clean.  He stands a whopping 18 inches tall.

I purchased him in Walt Disney World in the 1990s and he has been packed away ever since.  He still has his original tags.

$35 plus actual shipping and insurance

Older Sebastian Lidded Mug (Little Mermaid)


I got this around teh time of the original release of the Little Mermaid (I believe in Disneyland, but not 100% sure).  It's plastic, and somewhat thermal in that the place where you put the liquid is double walled.  In great shape, its perfect for anyone who loves the Little Mermaid or crustaceans in general.

Asking $14 plus actual shipping and insurance.

1961 Disneyland Map


 Created by the amazing Sam McKim, this map is like taking a trip back in time.  1961 to be exact!

Wow, you can see the Disneyland Hotel the way it was back in the early days, including the heliport, the driving range and the miniature gold coarse.  This map also shows the never completed Liberty Street and Edison Square.  And what fun it is to see where they thought attractions would be placed (and where we now know where they would eventually land, try to find the Haunted House!)

Also included are such missed attractions as the Skyway, the Chicken of the Sea, the Monsanto Hall of Chemistry, and so many more.

I've spent hours pouring over these old maps, discovering so many hidden treasures.  Like I say, a trip back in time.

There is some wear at the folds that clearly shows if you enlarge the picture.  That said, it displays beautifully.  A chance to visit the Disneyland of days gone by.

I'm asking $80 plus shipping and insurance.

Please PM me on Facebook if you're interested.



Wendy Gell Mickey and Minnie Earrings (Late 80s, early 90s)


Back in the late 1980s (or early 90s, sorry, I can't remember exactly) a jewelry artist named Wendy Gell did custom jewelry for the Walt Disney Company.  I fell in love with her pieces since they were so unique.  She is still creating, so if this piques your interest, you can check her out here.

This is a pair of clip on earrings showing Mickey on one ear and Minnie on the other.  Each is silhouetted against a star that is embellished with rhinestones.  These earrings are quite striking, the gold is bright and shiny and the jewels are all intact.  They measure two inches wide and one and one half inches tall.

Truthfully, if you like Disney jewelry, these are pretty rare as they were only made for a short period of time.  Clearly Marked Wendy Gell and Disney Company on the back.

The original cost was $40, I'm asking $25 plus postage and insurance.

Large Goebel Mickey & Minnie Set Ltd Ed


I am offering this adorable set from the 1989 Goebel Collectors Club.  These were made in an edition size of 10,000 and available to members of the club.

Standing 6 1/2 inches high, they've been a centerpiece of my collection for years, because for me, they embody the charm and whimsy of Mickey in the early years.  Since they've been in my showcase since I got them, they are still in absolutely perfect condition (albeit a bit dusty, sorry).

And while I know I probably have the original box and paperwork somewhere (most likely in my attic, and that's a whole other story . . .) these are being sold like you see, no original box, no certificate of authenticity (but then who would bother to conterfeit these I have to ask?  Much easier to fake a COA in my opinion).

The photo is of the actual set, and we will pack well with insurance (we're retired Postal people and tend to over pack as we know too well the hazards of the Postal Service).

I'm asking $195 plus priority postage and shipping.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Captain Hook and Tinker Bell Plate


While most Disney plates have plummeted in popularity, there are some where the graphic is just so wonderful that they are elevated to artwork, and this is just such a plate.  The artwork of both Captain Hook and Tinker Bell is perfectly on model, perfectly capturing this classic moment from Peter Pan.

I do not have the original box or the COA, but we pack very well and haven't hadany problems with our packing, as we tend to over pack.

 $45 plus actual shipping and insurance

Monday, September 2, 2013

Jessica Rabbit Notepad


From the original release of the film Who Framed Roger Rabbit, I picked this notepad up at the Walt Disney Studio.  Not ure if they were ever sold anywhere else, but that's where I got this one!

Not too large, but look at that Jessica, is she perfect or what?  The back is marked "Made exclusively for the Walt Disney Company".

Still sealed in the original plastic, wrapper, asking $10, first class shipping included (but no insurance).

Daisy Duck Salt and Pepper


Here's an adorable little Daisy Duck, sitting with her shopping bag, obviously tired after a big day of shopping!  This salt and pepper set is in excellent condition.

Asking $8 plus shipping and insurance

Donald Duck 60th Birthday Watch and Pin 127/500


A very cool watch that was released in 1994 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Donald Duck.

Made in an edition size of only 500, this is brand new and unworn, number 127 of 500.  It also comes with a pin that was exclusive to the watch.  The watch will need new batteries.

A hard to find piece that is perfect for anyone who lovers the duck!

Asking $65 plus postage and insurance

Sunday, September 1, 2013

WDW Empress Lilly Riverboat Drink Container


We picked this up at Walt Disney World quite some time ago. 

It's kind of like when you went to Trader Vic's and ordered a special drink and it came in a special tiki mug. 

Well, this is from Walt Disney World and it is an Empress Lilly drink container.  Made of china, it's has a white glaze on the riverboat,  There's a hole in the top where your straw went through.  These were also used as vases when the Empress Lilly was still in use (It's now called Fulton's Crab House).

I'm assuming they no longer use these?  If you know for sure, please, let me know.

And you knew that the Empress Lilly was named after Lillian Disney, right?

No chips or cracks, it's very clean.  I'm asking $28 plus shipping and insurance.