Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for discussion of the May 27 article: Walt Disney Art Classics Convention 2004 - Part 1 at <a href="News-ID508320.asp" target="_blank">http://LaughingPlace.com/News-ID508320.asp</a>.
Originally Posted By JBStew Wow! Great detail and wonderful images. Doug always makes the reader feel like they are part of the event. Very nicely done.
Originally Posted By DMarsh Thanks! May I quickly add here that I forgot to send a photo credit to my friend Syeve Solovitz, who was at the Convention all the way from Minnesota. He supplied a couple of the photos. I will see that he is properly credited for Part 2 that follows...
Originally Posted By CuriosWolfSo Great article and pictures, Doug! Really make me wish that I was there with you! Interesting stuff about "101 Dalmatians" and Davy Crockett. Looking forward for Part Two.
Originally Posted By Elderp Nice article put after looking at the price tags of some of those models I can see why I didn't go.
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy Nice job, Doug. Reading your report was like being at the convention all over again. This is the kind of stuff that you can truly enjoy over and over again. Syeve Solovitz (<-- joking)
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy I agree. The red Mickey bowling bag was priceless. I am so glad I went to the convention and got one. Doug -- How did you get such good copies of the presentation slides that you included in your report? Were those simply photographed well from the display? Or do you have "connections?"
Originally Posted By DMarsh STEVE Solovitz. Yes. There will be more "phoyos" from Steve in Part 2 next week. I am so flattered you like the images. With the exception of a single image in Part 2, every one of the illustrations were found somewhere within my own library. One reason I took so long getting this report in was my obsessive desire to come up with adequate illustrations. It was actually eerie to me when I would find the exact image used in a seminar (for example, the early concept for Cruella's car). Thanks again for the kind words and encouragement. DOUG
Originally Posted By mickeymagic Your attention to detail is amazing, and that you had all of the pictures to go with the article is impressive!! Thanks for a great article. But, I was wondering what piece was given to the attendees in the bowling bag?
Originally Posted By ssWEDguy The bowling bag piece was a set of Mickey Mouse Club ears. The cap portion of the ears was traditional black, but the ears were done up in a glittery gold color. Really a very nice piece. And good for signing.
Originally Posted By chodgkins Just a quick note to commend Doug Marsh for his excellent coverage of the Fess Parker interview at the recent WDCC confab. I'm loooking forward to Part 2. It was an honor to moderate the session with Fess, who remains one of my favorite Disney stars. Also, the best of success to all at Laughing Place for maintaining a great Disney site.
Originally Posted By DMarsh Thanks so much for the kind words, Craig. I have enjoyed reliving the convention as I transcribe the notes. (You guys asked an awful lot of good questions!)
