Disney Memorabilia

Most collectors are familiar with Tomart Publications for their essential price guides, but you may not have known that they also feature a number of rare items for sale.  While browsing their online collection, I came across this 1930 Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse Doll that is currently listed for $17500.  This is phenomenal piece that appears to be in very fine condition.  This is one of those rare gems that most of us would be elated just to see in person…let alone own. [Read more →]

I came across another interesting niche of Disneyana that I was not familiar with.   ParkPennies.com calls itself the Unofficial Disneyland Pressed Penny Website and I would say they live up to the billing.  I don’t know of any other site that is dedicated exclusively to the Disney elongated coin market. The site features Extensive guides of current and retired Disney elongated coins from Disneyland USA, Tokyo and Hong Kong.   There is also an extensive location guide for Disneyland elongated coin machines, and a huge graphical collections overview. [Read more →]

One of the hottest segments of Disney collectibles is pin collecting.  These copper-based pins are about the size of a keying, and are worn on hats, lanyards, and vests.  Beyond the allure of finding a rare and valuable Disney pins, this hobby has grown to become an interactive experience on a number of levels.  [Read more →]

The world of Disney collectables is an immense one that spans farther than one person can comprehend.  Even the niche collectors, like someone who may focus on Alice in Wonderland memorabilia, could spend their lifetime accumulating unique pieces and yet barely represent 10 percent of the available inventory.  Thus, when we hear someone say that they collect Disney memorabilia, it is always followed with the question of what kind.  Even though it is unfair to separate collectors into only two categories, I have found that there are two general types of Disney collectors; those that seek vintage Disney items, and the collector of modern pieces.  I have loosely defined the two types below. [Read more →]