Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the February 25th Kim's Corner column on 100 Mickeys and the 100 Mickeys exhibit in general: <a href="News-ID120080.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID120080.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By tiggerspal Terrific coverage, thank you! As an mid-westerner, I've never been to DL but your report made me feel like I'd been there. Next summer, road trip to DL! (everyone keep their fingers crossed for me on that one)
Originally Posted By mrdduck I was there on Sunday and bought a set of Magnets...The poor mans collection!
Originally Posted By DJ7K >> 100 Mickeys at Disneyland << >> This topic is for discussion of the February 25th Kim's Corner column on 100 Mickeys and the 100 Mickeys exhibit in general << Oh for a minute I thought someone may have had too many MickeyMartinis ;P Or momentary fly vision.
Originally Posted By LuLu I'll have to read the report when I get a chance, but I was at the show yesterday - VERY COOL!!! mrdduck, I got the VERY poor man's souvenir - free brochure! ;-)
Originally Posted By Rebekah so which Mickey is your favorite? I love MM80 featuring Mickey in a rose garden but I'm leaning toward purchasing a print of MM87 or MM89 because I love the bright colors and broad strokes in them. To view the various Mickeys: <a href="http://disney.go.com/eventservices/100Mickeys/onlinegallery.html" target="_blank">http://disney.go.com/eventserv ices/100Mickeys/onlinegallery.html</a>
Originally Posted By Rebekah BTW, you can purchase the Mickeys artwork online through their official website. <a href="http://disney.go.com/eventservices/100Mickeys/print.html" target="_blank">http://disney.go.com/eventserv ices/100Mickeys/print.html</a> Rebekah.
Originally Posted By LuLu I'm thinking maybe 88. I also like 13 and 89 a lot (as well as many others!).
Originally Posted By LuLu (looks around) I think it's just you and me in here, Rebekah! (...she says, hoping Rebekah is still around Rebekah, do you know how old Robison is? I know a couple guys who graduated Art Center's auto design program too, now they're bigwigs at Honda. Robison looks younger tho. My husband is also an Art Center alum. Go Art Center! ;-)
Originally Posted By three_a_production I liked a few of them that i saw on the web site- Which numbers those were i forgot...i did like #85 though... and cool article- i hope it will still be around this summer -em
Originally Posted By usmclass The coverage of the subject was fantastic as always... she does fantastic work. I am impressed with the PoD system. I agree that it sure helps to not have a lot of undesired inventory hanging around. However, I have repeatedly asked at the Disneyland shops why they dont sell the iron-on transfers for the shirts, or make the sirts on-site for those of us who just dont FIT into a park T-shirt. They could creat these items via a PoD type system and I could get tthe shirt fixed up at my local shop, or if they had 5x and larger adult "blank" shirts, they could do it on-site. That way the guests...and americans are getting larger in girth yearly, could avhe the great attraction shirt designs when they go home, and Disney wouln't have to dump a bunch of t-shrts at the warehouse stores. Everybody would benifit! Wake up Mr. Pressler, Ms. Harris! You are missing a great opportunity here!
Originally Posted By Rebekah Lulu, I'm have no idea how old Eric is...but he's awesome (in my book). He was so thrilled about the exhibit. It was awesome! During the interview he talked about calling his family to tell them about his art being put on the popcorn buckets. When I told him people collected those, too, he near about fell out of his chair. His family with him at the event on Saturday. I saw them later in the day and a number of them were wearing the baseball cap that features his signature. It was neat to see that kind of family support. And usmclass, I'd love to see them offer some merchandise in the 5X and 6X area. I'm waiting for the price of the Brother sewing machine that does the Mickey embroidery to come down in price so I can make the outfits myself for friends who are otherwise locked out of buying Disney clothing. I know they've started offering up to 3X maybe even 4X so perhaps they are realizing that more and more people who want Disney clothing need the larger sizes. Rebekah.
Originally Posted By Mrs Nurmi <<And usmclass, I'd love to see them offer some merchandise in the 5X and 6X area. I'm waiting for the price of the Brother sewing machine that does the Mickey embroidery to come down in price so I can make the outfits myself for friends who are otherwise locked out of buying Disney clothing. I know they've started offering up to 3X maybe even 4X so perhaps they are realizing that more and more people who want Disney clothing need the larger sizes.>> Oh Rebekah!! I will tell you all about it when we're there at the end of the month. My mother-in-law just bought it, and I spent all weekend at her house playing!! It comes loaded with classic characters, and she bought the disc that has 101 Dalmatians, Dumbo and Bambi. Tinkerbell is on it's way. You can also buy the Sulky thread in "Disney" colors so that you can match them exactly! I'm glad that she doesn't live too close by, or I would be her permanent house guest!
Originally Posted By Jim in Pasadena CA At the risk of being a total cynic, and crab.... Visited the '100 Mickeys' exhibit at Disney Gallery yesterday, and I must say, I was pretty under-whelmed. On the one hand, I liked the idea of printing out the picture of your choice -- neat idea. And affordable. And seeing that many Mickey Mouse pictures was fun -- and some of them were really quite interesting. The problem was having the same artist do all 100. Eric Robison seems like a terrific guy and all, and has done some nice renderings and such, and other paintings in the Disney Gallery. His work is fine -- I don't begrudge him as a person or as an artist -- My big question is, is it worth the entire Disney gallery space? Of just his work? And when it comes right down to it, who the heck is Eric Robison? It would have been a much more interesting concept had the Mickeys been created by famous and highly regarded architects/fashion designers/illustrators. Imagine seeing Mickey Mouse creations from the likes of architects Frank Gehry, Michael Graves, Robert A.M. Stern, Rem Koolhaus -- or fashion designers like Donna Karan, Betsy Johnson, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, or even Hollywood celebrities. More interesting to me -- and certainly more diverse. After walking through gallery #3 in the All-Eric-Robison-All-the-Time, I was struck by the very Mickey Mouse prints. 4-5 copies were displayed to showcase the various print techniques - on canvas, on paper etc.] A really free, brush stroked Mickey Mouse face -- but in the lower right corner, the most obvious thing 'ERIC ROBISON' signature. Sure, the artist gets to sign his work, I understand that. But heck, I have some of those Herb Ryman prints from The Disney Gallery -- and some stretch room painting from Marc Davis -- they don't even appear to be signed -- let alone in such a grand, loud and LARGE manner. I just don't get what the fuss is all about...
Originally Posted By LuLu "Imagine seeing Mickey Mouse creations from the likes of ..." Good ideas Jim!
Originally Posted By Rebekah Wasn't there a coffee table book based on that concept? I think it was called "The Art of Mickey Mouse" Rebekah.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut I want that book, i like mickey art. peanut Joe "One Day Quest To 1000!!"
Originally Posted By Rebekah I noticed it is available for 60% off the cover price at BookCloseouts.com: <a href="http://www.bookcloseouts.com/bc/display.book.asp?isbn=1562827448" target="_blank">http://www.bookcloseouts.com/b c/display.book.asp?isbn=1562827448</a> I've not done business with them but have seen their link on Deb Wills' WDWIG. Rebekah.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut I think ill purchase that today. thanks for the help Rebekah. Peanut Joe "One Day Quest To 1000!!"
