Figurable Action

Continuing the Indy goodness is this theme park exclusive action figure.

There were two waves of action figures and this one comes from the first. Released in 2000/2001, this figure was exclusively sold at Disneyland and Disney World. Luckily for me, by 2003 this figure was still in the merchandise carts outside of the Epic stunt show.

I have to admit, the second wave version of Indiana Jones is a lot better. It looks more like Harrison Ford and the accessories are cooler. As for the Marion action figure... that's a different story.

The back has the ©2001 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM on the bottom right.

Originally I thought I had no other Indy-Disney memorabilia to show you, but thanks to a fellow blogger I am suddenly reminded of an item in my basement. In fact, I usually knock it over every time I'm down there.

For more info and pics of the Indy figures, visit this link.

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Epic!

Since a new Indiana Jones movie hits theaters this Friday I thought it was an appropriate time to dig out all the Disney-Indy merchandise I have.

Before MGM-Studios opened I had already been introduced to and obsessed about Indiana Jones and Star Wars. I was still very much a child back in 89 when I heard about this new park that featured the movies I watched everyday at home. Because I was so young and because MGM seemed to encompass all I loved at the time, the park has always had a special place in my heart. Heck, I even loved the TV special where the New Kids on the Block went to MGM. I still have a copy of it on VHS and I still love it. You can absolutely quote me on that.

Nostalgia aside, the first item in today's post is a white t-shirt from the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. This shirt was my favorite to wear during the family trips to Disney World. Too bad its a kids large or else I'd still be wearing it.

The tag.

And heres a picture of me inside the Odyssey restaurant at Epcot '94 wearing the Indy shirt. I also have other pictures of me wearing this shirt in 93, so that's probably the year my parents bought it for me. Sadly, I don't think I have the Star Tours hat anymore.

Now comes the second t-shirt...

As opposed to the first one, this design is a better representation of the attraction. Three different element of the show are represented. The bottom right is ©Disney/LFL.


The color is a creamy vanilla. However, it doesn't taste like it.


The tag.

If memory serves me correctly, I think I have one more Disney-Indy item. Technically I have two, but I'm not convinced one of them came from the parks.

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Oh by the way... Have you seen the new Indiana Jones Mr. Potato Head? It's marvelous.

35 Times & DisneBay

I have to apologize for the lack of posts this month. I've been having quite a bit of personal and medical issues. Nothing too serious though, so don't worry about your favorite Disney World memorabilia blogger.

In preparation for an upcoming trip I decided that I needed a watch. I originally wanted a Mickey Mouse watch, but could not find one that fit (small wrists) or one that satisfied my style (I'm on the cutting edge of fashion). Then I checked for a watch from Disney World, but the only one I could find was from the 25th anniversary and none were on the cheap. So...

I searched for my third choice: Disneyland. I must admit, I'm very happy with the watch I ended up with. I'm a sucker when it comes to anniversaries and birthdays celebrated at Disney parks.

The watch comes from Disneyland's 35th anniversary which occurred on July 17, 1990. It was produced by Lorus Quartz and is © Disney. The band is black and made from plastic.


The back of the watch.

Now I'd like to shift gears over to an item that was recently sold on eBay. The auction was for a puzzle from EPCOT Center's Horizons pavilion. The puzzle is 200 pieces and featured the image of the mural once found at the end of the attraction. Not only did the auction contain all 200 puzzle pieces, but it also came with the original box.

Printed on the bottom left corner of the box is the date 1983. That was the year in which the attraction opened to the public. The only other time I've seen a complete Horizons puzzle was last year when a still shrink wrapped one sold for a hefty price.


Among Disney World collectors it's no secret that anything from Horizons is rare. This particular item strikes me because it features Robert McCall's incredible Mural. It's very unusual for an attraction's mural to have merchandise based off of it.

So what was the final selling price? This sold for $158.05 and although I bid on it, I lost.

Here are a few Disney World puzzles currently listed on eBay.

Disney World Jigsaw Puzzle Sealed
20,000 Leagues Disney World Sealed Puzzle
1980s Disney World Jigsaw Puzzle in a Can

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Coastin'

Following in Disney World's tradition of glass in the 1970s, here are four coasters.

Each one represents a land of the Magic Kingdom and features an image of an attraction/place found in those areas. If you look above the white Disney World logo, you will see the name of each land in gold lettering. Each coasters measures 3 1/4".

Fantasyland/it's a small world


Liberty Square/The Hall of Presidents


Main Street, U.S.A./City Hall and Emporium


Adventureland/The Jungle Cruise

These coasters appear on eBay from time to time. They don't go for very much money and are an inexpensive addition to any collection.

Finally...

I'm very happy to update everyone on my Ten Years and Counting post. If you recall, the Animal Kingdom book I presented had writing on the inside cover that hinted an Imagineer might have owned it at one point. Well, thanks to a reader, the mystery seems to be solved.

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Come and Knock On Our Door

How amazing it must have been to tour WED and MAPO in 1982. Just think of all the EPCOT Center props and concept art you would have seen.

Beyond what the buttons says, I have no further information to offer.

The size is 1 3/4" and is ©Walt Disney Productions.

This button occasionally pops up on eBay and at a relatively cheap price.



Lastly...

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Sneak Preview

Yes, I know this scan is a little bit awkward, but that's life when your scanner is small and your photo retouch skills are minimal. My problems aside...

Here is an EPCOT Center Construction News bulletin from 1982. This particular one pertains to the Family Construction Preview set to take place on Labor Day, September 6. Because the workers indicated a large number of family members previewing the park, Disney extended the hours from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. And just to clarify, the letter is not white, it's turquoise.

To coincide with the information above, I present a little slice of David Koenig's book Realityland: True-Life Adventures at Walt Disney World.

"As he had done on the Magic Kingdom, Dick Nunis invited the construction workers to bringer their families to the job site on Sundays and on Labor Day. Trams transported the guests around property, where they could view unfinished attractions as well as models and films depicting what they would look like when they finally were finished."

The reason I purchased the newsletter was to compliment another item I had already owned...


This ticket was sold to me by someone who was a construction worker at EPCOT Center. If I remember correctly, his job was laying pipe. Anywho... I'm led to believe this ticket was used on one of the preview days based on the fact the seller told me he used it then. The only problem I have with the ticket is that it does not indicate how many family members are attending. The newsletter says the face of your ticket must indicate the number of family members. I don't see any numbers.

This person could have possibly went alone, but I'm not entirely sure. There was another ticket that came with the one pictured above, but it's identical.


Finally, the back of the ticket.

What A Wonderful Wildlife

Here are two items I found inside of the Animal Kingdom book featured in Tuesday's post.

The first is a sticker for Disney's Wildlife Conservation Fund. The fund was started in 1995 and continues to this day. The following quote is from the fund's website...

"The Disney Wildlife Conservation Fund (DWCF) was established in 1995 as a global awards program for the study and protection of the world's wildlife and ecosystems. It provides annual awards to US nonprofit conservation organizations working alongside their peers in other countries."

Considering the crazy time we live in, this is a valuable effort on Disney's part to preserve our natural world. If anyone out there is/has been involved with the program, I'd love to hear about it.


This second item is a pamphlet for the wildlife fund. It's a basic overview of the program and shows what parts of the world Disney helps to protect. In terms of a date, this was printed 2/99.


The inside.


The back.

If you are interested in the fund and want to find out more, click this link.