Our Collectors Blog

A little corner of the internet created for Disney collectors, treasure hunters, and anyone who understands the joy of finding that one special piece that makes your heart skip. Take a look for hints and tips - sprinkled with a few moments of Disney magic!

“Draw Me Like One of Your French Crabs” – Why Disney Figurines Capture Personality

“Draw Me Like One of Your French Crabs” – Why Disney Figurines Capture Personality

Every so often, a figurine comes along that doesn’t just sit on a shelf. It performs. It has attitude. It has main character energy. And then there is Sebastian… casually...

Top 10 Cat Names Inspired by Disney

Top 10 Cat Names Inspired by Disney

Magical Names for Your Very Own Furry Character We are a family with 3 cats (4 until January this year - I still miss her)....but there would be MANY more...

Behind the Mask – The Magic of Disney Showcase Haute Couture Masquerade Figurines

Behind the Mask – The Magic of Disney Showcase Haute Couture Masquerade Figurines

Some figurines capture a character. Some capture a scene. And then occasionally… you find pieces that feel like they capture an entire untold story. My newest obsession? The Disney Showcase...

I Took a Disney Villain Quiz… Apparently I’m Scar (I Demand a Recount!)

I Took a Disney Villain Quiz… Apparently I’m Scar (I Demand a Recount!)

Every Disney fan has that one character they secretly relate to. Maybe you grew up dreaming of adventure like Belle, wanting gadgets and gizmos like Ariel, or wishing you could...

What Are Disney Traditions and Disney Showcase Figurines Made From? (And Why Do They Feel So Special?)

What Are Disney Traditions and Disney Showcase Figurines Made From? (And Why Do They Feel So Special?)

If you have ever picked up a Disney Traditions or Disney Showcase figurine, you will probably know the feeling… You expect a little ornament — and instead you get that...

When Tinker Bell Grew Up – A Closer Look at Disney Showcase’s Elegant Take on Everyone’s Favourite Fairy ✨

When Tinker Bell Grew Up – A Closer Look at Disney Showcase’s Elegant Take on Everyone’s Favourite Fairy ✨

Some figurines make you smile because they capture a character exactly as you remember them. And then some make you stop, tilt your head slightly and think… “Wait… that’s different.”...

Jim Shore’s June Facebook Live – Hercules, Puppies, Museums… and a Growing Wish List!

Jim Shore’s June Facebook Live – Hercules, Puppies, Museums… and a Growing Wish List!

I always enjoy Jim Shore’s Facebook Lives, but this one felt especially lovely. Warm, funny, packed with sneak peeks and full of those little moments that make you remember why...

✨ A Little Bit of Disney Magic… Jim Shore’s European Virtual Signing Event Is Here! ✨

✨ A Little Bit of Disney Magic… Jim Shore’s European Virtual Signing Event Is Here! ✨

Every now and again something happens in the collecting world that makes you stop scrolling and immediately think… "Oh. I need to tell people about this." 😂 And this is...

Who Are the Official Disney Princesses? 👑

Who Are the Official Disney Princesses? 👑

The Royal Disney Line-Up (and a Few Surprising Missing Names!) When you think of Disney Princesses, who comes to mind first? Maybe it’s Cinderella running from the ball, Ariel dreaming...

Retired Doesn’t Always Mean Rare: Why Are Some Disney Figurines Worth So Much More Than Others?

Retired Doesn’t Always Mean Rare: Why Are Some Disney Figurines Worth So Much More Than Others?

If you collect Disney figurines, you have probably experienced this moment... You find a beautiful retired piece, excitedly search online expecting to discover you have uncovered a hidden treasure and...

Top 10 Disney Inspired Dog Names (Because Every Pup Deserves a Little Magic) 🐾✨

Top 10 Disney Inspired Dog Names (Because Every Pup Deserves a Little Magic) 🐾✨

Choosing a name for a dog is serious business! You’re not just picking something that sounds cute shouted across a park (although that is definitely worth testing… trust me, some...

Love Is In The Air… But Which One?! The Disney Traditions Name Mystery ❤️

Love Is In The Air… But Which One?! The Disney Traditions Name Mystery ❤️

One of my favourite things about collecting Disney figurines is that there is always something new to discover. You might think you know a collection inside out… and then Disney throws...

Why “All Decked Out” Is Currently My Favourite Mickey Mouse Figurine ♠️♥️

Why “All Decked Out” Is Currently My Favourite Mickey Mouse Figurine ♠️♥️

A little Disney magic with a winning hand Anyone who knows me knows I have a bit of a soft spot for unusual Disney collectables — the pieces that make...

Ornaments, Figurines or Collectibles? Why Disney Collectors Around the World Aren’t Always Speaking the Same Language

Ornaments, Figurines or Collectibles? Why Disney Collectors Around the World Aren’t Always Speaking the Same Language

I recently discovered something which I found really interesting! For years I have happily talked about my Disney “ornaments”. My shelves are full of ornaments. I clean ornaments. I photograph...

Why Buy a Restored Disney Figurine? Giving a Little Magic a Second Chance ✨

Why Buy a Restored Disney Figurine? Giving a Little Magic a Second Chance ✨

As collectors, we all dream of finding that perfect piece — brand new in the box, untouched, flawless and just waiting to join our collection. But the reality of collecting...