Collectibles Category
The ship from Gilligan’s Island returns to sea
By: Dr. Disney on: Aug 16,2008 In: CollectiblesFrom newsweek.com:
“Just sit right back and you’ll hear a tale, a tale of a fateful trip, that started from this tropic port, aboard this tiny ship.”
Recognize those words? Of course you do! It’s the start of the theme song from “Gilligan’s Island,” the 1960s TV show. “Five passengers set sail that day for a three [...]
Most Popular Stamp Series of All Time Makes Final Curtain Call
By: Dr. Disney on: Aug 6,2008 In: Collectibles, DisneyFrom marketwatch.com:
Although Elvis remains king as the single most popular stamp subject of all time with an estimated 124.1 million collected, Mickey Mouse and his friends rule as the most popular stamp series with 211.5 million collected. Originally scheduled to be introduced as three sets during a three-year period, the fifth and final debut for [...]
The Tales of Beedle the Bard Deluxe Bound Edition
By: Dr. Disney on: Aug 1,2008 In: CollectiblesFrom amazon.com:
Don’t Miss the Collector’s Edition: Offered Exclusively by Amazon
Designed to evoke the spirit of the handcrafted original, the luxuriously packaged Collector’s Edition of The Tales of Beedle the Bard features a reproduction of J.K. Rowling’s handwritten introduction, metalwork and clasp, and replica gemstones–and is exclusively available from Amazon. The Collector’s Edition also includes [...]
Mattel is searching for the help of Disney fans for a new product called 20Q Disney. It’s a device that will guess what Disney character, place, or other item you’re thinking of in 20 questions.
They’re currently working on training the device online and want you to play the game many times to help it [...]
From reporternews.com:
Mort Walker has drawn “Beetle Bailey,” a comic strip chronicling the lighter side of Army life, for 58 years.
During most of that time, the artist has been waging a war of his own — to preserve cartoons.
Over the years, comics have become hot. They’re the subject of movies, TV shows and Pulitzer Prize-winning literature [...]
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- Inside the Magic - Show 196 - January 4, 2009We're starting off the new year with a listener-driven show, featuring your requests gathered on Twitter and Facebook, including a trip to the Cinderella Castle Suite, some park sounds and music, and much more. Skipper Ben is also here to introduce the final round to decide the Top 3 Celebrities in the parks.
- Inside the Magic - Show 195 - December 28, 2008It is time for the 2008 Ear in Review in which Paul Barrie from Window to the Magic and I discuss everything that has happened in the world of Disney in the past year. From theme parks to movies, there isn't a Disney subject that we don't give you our thoughts on.
- Inside the Magic - Show 195 - Backstage PassBackstage Pass - A Yeti Christmas Tale
- Inside the Magic - Show 194 - December 21, 2008Christmas is just a few days away so this week's I'm bringing you all of the holiday music and entertainment from around Walt Disney World that I could pack into a single show. Skipper Ben is also here inviting you to join him for a grand holiday feast. Have Merry Christmas and enjoy this week's show!