Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Mickey Mouse

Mickey
Mickey Mouse is proof that good guys finish first. With an optimistic outlook on life and a boyishly enthusiastic nature, these are the traits that make Mickey a real winner. He's a friendly kid-at-heart whose wholesome values and can-do spirit endear Mickey to everyone he meets. Unassuming and modest, he's an all-around "regular" guy who remains humble despite all his fame and success. With positive values and integrity, Mickey's the friend we'd all like to have and the person we'd like to be.

Debut: November 18, 1928 - Steamboat Willie
First Color Film: The Band Concert
Past Roles: Firefighter, sorcerer's apprentice, explorer, football player, and more.
Hobbies: Sports, spending time with Minnie and Pluto
Featured Magazines: Time, Newsweek, Life, National Geographic, Good Housekeeping
Favorite Pet: Pluto (Nemesis is Figaro)
Height: 2 heads tall
Favorite Phrases: "Gosh!", "Oh, boy!", "Aw-Gee", "Uh-Oh!"
Note of Interest: Mickey's head can be drawn using a quarter and two dimes.
Minnie
Minnie Mouse is the quintessential girl-next-door. She personifies the very spirit of femininity with her kind and caring style. She gracefully moves, speaks, and acts with a wholesome girlish charm. Guileless and innocent, Minnie always retains the simple, down-to-earth spirit of a sweet country girl. She is always polite and proper, and despite her shy nature, maintains an air of independence and self-worth. Fun-loving Minnie enjoys life to the fullest. As a performer with great ability, Minnie loves music, frequently singing or humming to herself. Sweet and demure but not entirely na๏ve, she is intelligent, with a mind of her own. Secure and strong enough to allow her partner to shine, Minnie graciously shares the spotlight with Mickey.


Debut: November 18, 1928 - Steamboat Willie
Past Roles: Homemaker, cheerleader, damsel in distress, all-around sweetheart,singer
Hobbies: Gardening, shopping, fashion, music, dancing
Featured Magazines: Good Housekeeping
Favorite Pet: Figaro (Pluto's Nemesis)
Height: 2 heads tall
Favorite Phrases: "Why, hello!", "Yoo-hoooo!", "Oh, Mickey…", "Aren't you sweet."
Note of Interest: Minnie's bow is about the same size as her head, and she is an avid gardener
Donald Donald Duck eagerly begins each day with the best of intentions -- expecting everything to go his way. It’s just that the rest of the world won’t cooperate. Normally, Donald is a friendly and cheerful guy, but when things don’t go as planned, he often loses his temper. He has boundless determination and a pervasive persistence that borders on stubbornness. Donald cares about his family and friends and can be counted on to do the right thing. Donald’s weaknesses are our own. He’s the lovable little guy on the bottom who faces defeat but keeps right on trying.
Debut: 1934 - The Wise Little Hen
Past Roles: Sailor, boxer, prankster, hockey player, and more
Hobbies: joking with his friends, partaking of other cultures, spending time with Daisy and his nephews
Featured Publications: The Life of Donald Duck (1941)
Family: Huey, Dewey, Louie (nephews), Scrooge McDuck (uncle)
Height: 4 heads tall Favorite Phrases: "Hiya, toots!", "Aw, phooey", "Hey! What's the big idea?!", "Nothin' to it."
Note of interest: Was a WWII icon and has a weakness for women, but remains faithful to Daisy.
Daisy
Daisy Duck has the sassy, yet sophisticated qualities of a modern woman with worldly interests. Her formidable will and powerful personality are those of a self-assured, independent gal. A woman of refined upbringing, Daisy has impeccable manners and a passion for the finer things in life. Groomed and perfumed, she knows she is pretty and loves to be surrounded by pretty things. Daisy is like a strong-willed southern belle, knowing what she wants and exactly how to get it.


Debut: 1937 - Don Donald
Past Roles: Dancer, sweetheart, crooner, senorita, and more
Hobbies: Having fun, shopping, sharing secrets with Minnie, spending time with Donald and his nephews
Featured Publications: Comic book series: Daisy Duck's Diary (1954 to 1962)
Family: Huey, Dewey, Louie (Donald's nephews)
Height: 4 heads tall
Favorite Phrases: "Hi, there!", "Well, I never!", "I simply love to shop!", "How do I look?" Note of Interest: Daisy's closest girlfriend is Minnie Mouse. Together, the girls look forward to shopping excursions and makeovers, and, with Daisy in the lead, catching up on the latest trends.
Goofy
Goofy is a good-natured, happy friend with a heart of gold. Ever cheerful and easygoing, the lovable Goof endears himself to everyone with his homespun charm. Though he may not always do things right, his mistakes are balanced by optimistic enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and his charmed good luck. Goofy is unfailingly loyal to his friends, a true gentleman, and a champion of good sportsmanship. His high spirits and good humor are inspirational, and no matter what Goofy gets himself into, he always manages to come up smiling.


Debut: May, 1932 - Mickey's Revue
Past Roles: Olympic athlete, baseball player, skier, businessman, driving instructor, firefighter, and many many more.
Hobbies: Sports, animals, and his friends
First Solo Project: Goofy and Wilbur (1939)
Family: Goofy, Jr. (son); Mrs. Goofy (wife)
Height: 7 heads tall
Favorite Phrases: "A-hyuck", "Whoa", "Huh?", "How ya doin'?"
Note of Interest: Also known as Dippy Dawg or The Goof; Goofy has been the official mascot for the 1980 French Olympic team, 1981 spokesman for the German Sportlife Fund, and 1983 mascot for the first Wimbledon Tennis Jr. World Championship.
Pluto
Pluto is 100% canine -- a natural dog. He is friendly and loyal, with a simple nature and healthy curiosity. Fun-loving and playful, the full-grown Pluto has the spirit of a puppy. He is first and foremost a loyal companion, always there for Mickey, and eager to please. Pluto likes to be rewarded for a job well done. Though he craves approval and affection, Pluto is quite affectionate himself. Kindhearted Pluto is a “good boy” a faithful and true friend with real heart.


Debut: 1930 - The Chain Gang
Breed: Bloodhound
Past Roles: Mickey's pet, canine
Hobbies: playing with chipmunks and other animals, chasing balls.
Family: Butch (brother)
Height: 4 heads tall and 3 heads long (not counting tail) Note of Interest: Pluto never talks. He has posed on 45 WWII military insignias.

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