Okay so my co-writers are rolling their eyes at me for writing this post, and I realize this post takes on a much different energy than the rest of our blog, but I don’t care, I really feel that there are many out there that would really appreciate this post (so what if most of them have fur).

Kids today with their high-tech games and gadgets have no appreciation for minimalism in toy design. Case in point--wonderful king-size latex toys from the height of the baby boom. Remember! If it was advertised on the back page of a comic book, you could be guaranteed it was a quality product. At least that was the argument we made to our parents when attempting to cajole the $1.25 needed for the order.

This canvas tote is AMAZING! The Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Large Canvas Tote by Disney Couture is listed on the DisneyStore.com for $59.99 – we think this bag is SO cool!

Here’s the description of the uber cool bag:

“Mickey woos his sweetheart with a flower on this Mickey Mouse and Minnie Large Canvas Tote by Disney Couture that’s ideal for the romantic woman with a fashionable sense of fun.”

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news here. But The Walt Disney Company’s current long-range plans for Mickey Mouse (at least the most recent version of this Mouse House manifesto, anyway) don’t include any new theatrical shorts for this much beloved character.

Send your child a character phone call and make their day extra-special!* Have a favorite character call your home with a personalized message – they can even greet your child by name! You can have Tianna or Woody call your child and wish them a Good Night, a Birthday or Holiday Greeting, even give them some Encouragement! Just...