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!

10 Fascinating Facts About Disney's The Princess and the Frog

10 Fascinating Facts About Disney's The Princess and the Frog

When Disney released The Princess and the Frog in 2009, it wasn't just another fairy tale. It marked a return to traditional Disney animation, introduced one of the company's most beloved...

Did Disney Actually Adopt Winnie the Pooh...?

Did Disney Actually Adopt Winnie the Pooh...?

Because I Somehow Forgot Most of the Films Existed… If you asked me to name a Disney Winnie the Pooh film, my brain would immediately scream: “THE TIGGER MOVIE!” And...

To Repair… Or Not To Repair? The Great Figurine Dilemma

To Repair… Or Not To Repair? The Great Figurine Dilemma

If you collect figurines long enough, especially Disney ones, there is one thing that will happen eventually. Something will break. Sometimes it is tiny and harmless. Sometimes it is a...

Disney Figurine Variations – The Tiny Differences Collectors Become Obsessed With

Disney Figurine Variations – The Tiny Differences Collectors Become Obsessed With

If you collect Disney figurines long enough, you start noticing things. At first, it’s harmless. A slightly different paint colour here.A missing glitter detail there.A face that somehow looks… angrier...

Ariel’s Family Drama: Did Disney Give Us an Evil Aunt Instead of an Evil Stepmother?

Ariel’s Family Drama: Did Disney Give Us an Evil Aunt Instead of an Evil Stepmother?

A collector-focused look at Ariel, Ursula and King Triton's complicated Little Mermaid family drama, with display ideas for Disney Traditions figurines.

Giving Rapunzel a Second Chance – Restoring Disney Traditions “Live Your Dream”

Giving Rapunzel a Second Chance – Restoring Disney Traditions “Live Your Dream”

There is something a little heartbreaking about seeing a damaged Disney figurine. These pieces were once carefully chosen, lovingly unboxed, proudly displayed and treasured by somebody. They are no longer...

Elsa: Villain or Victim? The Disney Debate That Still Divides Fans

Elsa: Villain or Victim? The Disney Debate That Still Divides Fans

When Disney released Frozen, I don’t think many of us expected one of the biggest debates to be: “Wait… is Elsa actually the villain?” But recently, my niece and I ended...

The Disney Characters Jim Shore STILL Hasn’t Made…And Collectors Are Starting To Notice!

The Disney Characters Jim Shore STILL Hasn’t Made…And Collectors Are Starting To Notice!

One of the most fun things about collecting Disney Traditions by Jim Shore is watching your shelves slowly turn into a little Disney universe. A princess here.A Stitch there.An emotional...

My Husband Pretended He Didn’t Care About Disney Figurines… Until This Happened

My Husband Pretended He Didn’t Care About Disney Figurines… Until This Happened

If you had told me a year ago that my husband’s home office would slowly become home to Disney figurines, I would have laughed in your face. Not because he...

101 Dalmatians vs Lady and the Tramp: The Great Disney Dog Debate

101 Dalmatians vs Lady and the Tramp: The Great Disney Dog Debate

There are some Disney debates that will probably never truly be settled.Best Disney villain. Saddest Disney moment. Whether The Lion King is emotionally stable enough for a casual Sunday afternoon....

Why Alice in Wonderland Figurines Are Just So Displayable

Why Alice in Wonderland Figurines Are Just So Displayable

There are some Disney collections that look lovely lined up neatly on a shelf… and then there’s Alice in Wonderland. Alice figurines don’t just “sit” in a display. They completely take...

My Top 3 Favourite Disney Films… and Why They Mean So Much to Me ✨

My Top 3 Favourite Disney Films… and Why They Mean So Much to Me ✨

There is something very special about Disney for me...let me tell you about it! Yes — I love the beautiful animation, the songs, the characters, and of course the collectibles...

Bringing Disney Magic Into Your Home — Why I Don’t Keep My Disney Ornaments Locked Away in Cabinets

Bringing Disney Magic Into Your Home — Why I Don’t Keep My Disney Ornaments Locked Away in Cabinets

Bringing Disney Magic Into Your Home — Why I Don’t Keep My Disney Ornaments Locked Away in Cabinets ✨ There’s absolutely nothing wrong with a beautiful display cabinet full of...

The Day Cogsworth Blinked… ⏰🌹

The Day Cogsworth Blinked… ⏰🌹

I had Beauty and the Beast in for photoshoot (because YES, my life has reached that level and I’m absolutely fine with it 😄). Got everything set up nicely… lighting...

How to Safely Package Figurines Without Their Original Box

How to Safely Package Figurines Without Their Original Box

There are few things sadder in the collectibles world than opening a parcel to find a beloved figurine broken in transit. Honestly? It breaks my heart every time I see...