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The Faces Behind the Classic Disney Voices
Like many kids back in the day and even now, we were raised with some of the most iconic kids films (that adults secretly love too!) ever made. Films that transported us to far far away lands where giant castles with monsters existed and even mermaids roamed under the sea with their crustacean buddies having a good old sing song. We are of course talking about Disney!
Even to this day we are still madly in love with these true icons, so much so that it's inspired us to get our hands on some classic Disney T-Shirts featuring the well-known animated faces.
Now we all know and love the classic characters who made us laugh, made us cry (damn it Simba!) and above all else taught us some ever valuable lessons, but have you ever wondered what they actually look like....in real life??
Well look no further! Yes we've been looking into some of our all-time favourite Disney films and the characters we loved the most, searching for the real identity of the voices that spoke to our hearts. Take a look at some of the most amazing people ever.....
Pinocchio - Dick Jones
Celebrate Your Inner Geek With YouTube's Geek Week!
That's right folks! Following the success of YouTubeâs Comedy Week earlier this year, Google's video sharing powerhouse is celebrating the best of nerd culture this week and is honouring the special occasion with some amazing original content and promoting the current most loved geeky channels and people around.
Pushing aside views of funny cats, fail compilations and skateboarding dogs, each day takes a different direction of geekery, celebrating a different slice of nerdy life and culture, whether itâs science, the supernatural, or superheroes, all created by the most popular content creators and channels.
One of the highlights (among many) of this cool event includes an amazing new remake of the hit show Kightmare...remember that? Check out some new contestants taking on the challenge to exit the dungeon...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74r-EbIqt9s
The episode has been produced by the original show's creator Tim Child and stars comedian Isy Suttie and actor Jessie Cave. This all new episode sees four modern-day YouTubers taking on the roles of the contestants. So good to see this show live and kicking again :)
With so much to be seen this week and of course whenever you hearts desire after the event, there are a lot of fantastic channels, people and things to be discovered whatever you're into.
You Know You Grew Up In The 80s If...
As specialists in the finest 80s clothing on the web (yes I'm biased!) it's actually part of our job description to spend a good hour or two daydreaming of the greatest era ever every day. Growing up in the Eighties was a real treat and installed in us the knowledge to make some of the greatest retro tees just for you lucky guys! So take a couple of minutes out from your busy day to reminisce with me, You know you grew up in the 80s if...
...Saturday mornings were spent watching Going Live, wishing you had your own Gordon the Gopher.
...Your ideal classmate would have been Tucker Jenkins from Grange Hill.
...You had a hairstyle inspired by King of Mullets Pat Sharp.
Happy Birthday The Beano!
Well we never! We could barely believe our little eyes when we saw that today marks the amazing 75th anniversary of one of our all time favourite and iconic comic books The Beano!
Yep on this very day back in 1938 when even real life was in black and white (probably), The Beano was first launched on its long and magical journey, keeping kids just like us entertained and wanting more.
This got us wondering though...how much has it changed since these prehistoric early days? Any old and forgotten characters? Let's take a little trip down comic strip memory lane and see for ourselves...
1938: This first edition of the Beano appears (see above), dated 30th July. Stories include Big Eggo (an ostrich), Pansy Potter: The Strongmanâs Daughter and the more enduring Lord Snooty and his Pals which lasts into the 1990s. No real hint of the beloved characters we know now huh.
#DidYouKnow? There are only twelve copies of the first issue known to still be in existence, and only 5 known copies of the second issue! A copy of this first issue sold for £12,100 in 2004.
We love TruffleShuffle tees just as much as you do!
Working for the biggest online retailer of cool t-shirts, we see our fair share of amazing tees hit the shelves...! But which ones have stuck out? Do we have a favourite..and why do we love them so much? I've grabbed 10 minutes with a few of my favourite TruffleShufflers and asked them about their fashion tee-ndencies while they've worked here, and what generally makes them tick when it comes to the world of retro! Enjoy!
First up is James, the designer for TruffleShuffle (he's the one responsible for all the cool t-shirts - so we should probably take 5 minutes to applaud his geniusness!)
Favourite t-shirt ever produced? - Old Skool Gamer T-Shirt. I've been a massive computer game fan since I was about 10, so to get the opportunity to design a T-Shirt featuring all my favourite consoles and controllers was a bit of a treat.
Favourite range you've ever designed? - Sesame Street is always really fun to work with, they've got such a versatile range of characters and we're always allowed to do quite weird and wonderful things with them. Whether we've got Elmo and the gang crossing Abbey Road, joining a rock group or even recreating the Trainspotting movie poster they always make it look cool!
What was your first t-shirt ever purchased from TruffleShuffle? - My first T-Shirt from TruffleShuffle was one featuring Pac-Man and one of the Ghosts taking over Tokyo, it managed to look retro and modern at the same time and is still one of the favourite items in my wardrobe! It came from Chunk clothing who are always experts in doing weird mash ups with their characters.
Amazing new Disney Jewellery from Gogo Phillip!
Disneyâs fashion status is on the up, and now with Minnie Mouse gracing the front cover of LOVE magazine in head to toe Prada, itâs proving a fashionable force to be reckoned with. Get your hands on the latest collaboration from Disney, who have teamed up with jewellery brand Gogo Philip to create some of the most amazing funky jewellery ever!
The Disney Jewellery range features bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings, in a variety of cult shapes and styles â never forgetting the infamous Micky Mouse ears. Be sure to celebrate your love for Waltâs beloved characters and stories with these unique and stylish pieces. Online now!
