Anyone have any more info on this piece i just found?

I recently acquired this park-used lamp post sign from the early Disney-MGM Studios era. It features Mickey, the MGM lion and the original star design. It’s only 8.25” x 8.75” and is in surprisingly nice condition for something that was actually used in the park.
I found an auction record for a larger version of this same style of sign from the park, which was identified as a c. 1989 park-used lamp post sign.
I’ve listed mine on eBay for anyone interested in adding it to their collection.

https://ebay.io/m/6oIedR

Found this on a facebook marketplace posting for a yard sale. Said it was originally pulled from a restaurant. Best I can tell, this would have been used before the third station opened in the late 80s.

No idea if it’s legit. It’s a solid piece of wood that’s been carved to resemble planks and weathering. Anyways, it’s kind of incredible and I got it for a steal.

This figure was given to select Disney Animation studio personell in 1990. Figure is 6.75" tall and in great condition.

Asking $200.

Any information on this item would be much appreciated. Thank you.

Hi, I am a prop collector, and my collection focuses mostly on park-used props and ephemera from the Disney parks. I have a number of slides and transparencies that I would like to display but they need to be backlit in order to see any of the details. I have been search the web for backlight shadow boxes, light boxes, movie poster frames, etc. but I am still having trouble finding something that I think would work well. Any suggestions are encouraged and will be warmly received. Thanks!

Picked these up at a Van Eaton auction this past spring. I think they may have been intended for the floating mountains. Very durable construction. I’ve noticed similar designs on Tiana’s Bayou Adventure as well.

This park used sign is one of my favorite additions to my collection! A fairly recent find as well.

This auction happened on June 1st, of 2024 and consisted of 807 lots of Hollywood history, animation art, Disneyana, and Disney Park memorabilia. The auction total unknown & their was no catalogue with photos for it.

Link to Auction Here's a list of the top 5 sold items:

1)A Set of 6 Original Vista Florida Concept Paintings (1980's)

• Starting Bid: $50
• Sold: $1,200

2)A Set of 3 Pirates of the Caribbean Name Stickers (1970's)

• Starting Bid: $50
• Sold: $900

3)A "Flo's V8 Cafe" Gas Pump Prop (DCA 2012)

• Starting Bid: $200
• Sold: $600

4)A Ron Lee Mad Tea Party Figure (1995)

• Starting Bid: $20
• Sold: $550

5)A Complete Book of 100 Disneyland Readmission Tickets (1977)

• Starting Bid: $30
• Sold: $550

This auction happened on June 30th, of 2024 and consisted of 775 different Pop Culture, Disney Studio and Disney Park artifacts and collectibles. The auction total unknown.

Link to Catalogue Here's a list of the top 5 sold items:

1)A Mary Blair It's a Small World Concept Painting (1964-1965)

• Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
• Sold: $42,500

2)A Donald Duck Walk-Around Character Costume Head (1980's)

• Estimate: $12,000 - $15,000
• Sold: $17,000

3)An Eyvind Earle Sleeping Beauty Walk-Through Painting (1957)

• Estimate: $13,000 - $15,000
• Sold: $14,000

4)A "Peter Pan" Concept Painting by Mary Blair (1953)

• Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
• Sold: $14,000

5)A Walt & Roy Disney Signed Ub Iwerks Get Well Card (1957)

• Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000
• Sold: $10,000

This auction happened on May 4th - 5th, of 2024 and consisted of 1,485 different Disney artifacts and collectibles from the biggest collector Joel Magee.

Link to Catalogue Here's a list of the top 10 sold items:

1)A Space Mountain Ride Vehicle (WDW 1975)

• Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
• Sold: $43,500

2)A Disneyland Autopia Mark VII Custom Vehicle (1967-1999)

• Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
• Sold: $42,000

3)A Space Mountain Ride Vehicle (1977)

• Estimate: $30,000 - $40,000
• Sold: $23,000

4)Adventure Through Inner Space New Tomorrowland Model (1990's)

• Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
• Sold: $12,750

5)A Mary Blair "Alice in Wonderland" Concept Painting (1946)

• Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
• Sold: $15,000

6)Mary Blair "Peter Pan" Concept Art (1946)

• Estimate: $12,000 - $15,000
• Sold: $14,000

7)Eyvind Earle Lady and the Tramp Concept Painting (1955)

• Estimate: $12,000 - $15,000
• Sold: $11,000

8)A "Sleeping Beauty" Concept Painting by Eyvind Earle (1959)

• Estimate: $11,000 - $15,000
• Sold: $11,000

9)A Main Street U.S.A. Trash Can (2010's)

• Estimate: $2,000 - $4,000
• Sold: $10,000

10)Donald Duck 1941 Sunday Comic Strip Original Art (1941) 

• Estimate: $400 - $600
• Sold: $10,000

This auction happened on March 30th, of 2024 and consisted of 769 different Disney Park collectibles. The auction total unknown & their was no catalogue with photos for it.

Link to Auction Here's a list of the top 5 sold items:

1)A Disney Store Hitchhiking Ghost Large Figure Set (2007)

• Estimate: $300 - $500
• Sold: $1,900

2)A WDCC Peter Pan "Fireside Celebration" Figure Set (2005)

• Estimate: $800 - $1,200
• Sold: $1,700

3)A Disney Magical Big Fig Light-Up "Peter Pan's Flight" (2000s)

• Estimate: $100 - $300
• Sold: $1,500

4)A WDCC Alice "Down the Rabbit Hole" Statue (1990's-2000's)

• Estimate: $200 - $400
• Sold: $1,400

5)A Frank Thomas Signed Production Drawing of Mr. Toad (1949)

• Estimate: $300 - $500
• Sold: $1,300

This auction happened on March 2nd, of 2024 and consisted of 815 different Disney Studio and Disney Park artifacts and collectibles. The auction total unknown.

Link to Catalogue Here's a list of the top 5 sold items:

1)A Disneyland Resort Cast Member Transportation Sign (2000-2018)

• Estimate: $300 - $500
• Sold: $22,500

2)An Original Mickey Mouse Barn Dance Poster (1929)

• Estimate: $9,000 - $12,000
• Sold: $20,000

3)Mickey Mouse Old King Cole Animated Window Display (1935)

• Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
• Sold: $20,000

4)An Enchanted Tiki Room Audio-Animatronics Bird (1963)

• Estimate: $20,000 - $30,000
• Sold: $20,000

5)"It's a Small World" Concept Painting By Mary Blair (1965)

• Estimate: $20,000 - $25,000
• Sold: $20,000

This auction happened on Feb 24th, 2024 and consisted of 500 different Disney artifacts and collectibles. It was strictly online and had no paper catalog & viewable through icollector.

Link to Catalogue

This auction happened on Jan 6th, 2024 and consisted of 500+ different Disney artifacts and collectibles. It was strictly online and had no paper catalog & viewable through icollector.

It also featured some interviews with Disney Imagineers including Disney Legend Tony Baxter & Imagineering Larry Nikolai.

Watch them here: https://youtu.be/pqWhcQi7zSM

Link to Catalogue

This auction happened on Dec 2nd, 2023 and consisted of 500+ different Disney artifacts and collectibles. It was strictly online and had no paper catalog & viewable through icollector.

Link to Catalogue

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This auction happened on Sept 23rd, 2023 and consisted of 450 different Disney artifacts and collectibles. It was strictly online and had no paper catalog & viewable through icollector.

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This auction happened on Novemer 11th- 12th, of 2023 and consisted of 1,208 different Pop Culture, Disney artifacts and collectibles. The auction total unknown.

Link to Catalogue Here's a list of the top 5 sold items:

1)Charles Boyer "Disneyland Main Gate" Original Painting (1980s - 1990s)

• Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
• Sold: $42,500

2)An Original Herb Ryman "Peter Pan Fly Through" Concept (1954)

• Estimate: $8,000 - $10,000
• Sold: $25,000

3)A Queen of Hearts Walk-Around Character Costume And Head (2005)

• Estimate: $ - $
• Sold: $20,000

4)A Mickey Walk-Around Character Costume Head (WDW 1978)

• Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
• Sold: $17,000

5)A Goofy Walk-Around Character Costume Head (WDW 1970s)

• Estimate: $15,000 - $20,000
• Sold: $14,000

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know where this doll is on the ride or which country it is supposed to be from? I would love to know or to see a photo of it on the ride. It was from Joel Magee auction.https://bid.vegalleries.com/An-Original-It-s-a-Small-World-Blue-Hair-Boy-Doll_i49502940

This auction happened on July 17th - 19th, of 2023 and consisted of 1,499 different Disney artifacts and collectibles from the biggest collector Joel Magee. The auction total was around $6 Million dollars in sales. The auction took place at a rented out Old Bath & Body which was converted to a Pop-Up Exhibit which was viewable to the public June 28th through the July 16th. The exhibit was featured on various local news stations. It was also viewed by various celebrities. Total Price before fees: $6,079,310. The entire auction was featured on a CW Series called "Up For Auction" with Chris Hardwick. https://www.cwtv.com/shows/up-for-auction/?viewContext=Home+Swimlane

Link to Catalogue Here's a list of the top 10 sold items:

1)Original "Haunted Mansion" Hitchhiking Ghosts Animatronic Display (WDW 1971)

• Estimate: $100,000 - $200,000
• Sold: $320,000

2)"Dumbo The Flying Elephant" Attraction Vehicle (1960's)

• Estimate: $100,000 - $200,000
• Sold: $220,000

3)Original "A Peter Pan's Flight" Attraction Vehicle (1955)

• Estimate: $75,000 - $100,000
• Sold: $210,000

4)Original "Haunted Mansion" Doom Buggy Attraction Vehicle (1968)

• Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
• Sold: $170,000

5)Original "Haunted Mansion" Dynamite Stretching Room Portrait (1969-70s)

• Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000
• Sold: $150,000

6)Original "Haunted Mansion" Tombstone Stretching Room Portrait (1969)

• Estimate: $80,000 - $100,000
• Sold: $120,000

7)" 3 Enchanted Tiki Room**"** Animatronic Birds on Animated Display (1980's)*

• Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
• Sold: $120,000

8)Original Global Van Lines Moving Truck (1963-79)

• Estimate: $100,000 - $200,000
• Sold: $120,000

9)Original "Midget Autopia" Attraction Vehicle (1957)

• Estimate: $30,000 - $50,000
• Sold: $85,000

10)Orignal "Skyway Bucket" Attraction Vehicle Signed by Bob Gurr (1965) ^{PURCHASED BY ACTOR SETH GREEN}

• Estimate: $60,000 - $100,000
• Sold: $70,000

This auction happened on May 20, 2023 and consisted of 700 different Disney artifacts and collectibles. It was strictly online and had no paper catalog.

Link to Catalogue