01/12/2025
A 1940ties “Donald Duck Soda” crate complete with 4 bottles and caps
A vintage “Donald Duck Bread” metal advertising sign
A 17 inch Disney Donald Duck with Chip N’ Dale Big Fig Figurine Statue designed by famed artist Brian Blackmore
Donald Duck soft drinks were produced by General Beverages, Inc. of Chattanooga, Tennessee. They were introduced in the 1940s at the American Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages convention and included flavors such as Lemon Lime, Grape, Orange, Strawberry, Black Cherry, Root Beer, Cola and Ginger Ale. Donald Duck Soda was released in both bottles and cone-top cans, and later, punch-tab cans. The brand was discontinued in the late 1950s. Clarence Nash, the voice of Donald Duck, made a series of nationwide appearances to promote the brand.
Donald Duck Bread was a 1950’s product put out by a bakery called McGavin’s.
For over 22 years Brian Blackmore assisted and led in the development of merchandise for the Disney Theme Park Division of the Walt Disney Company. As a Principal Character Artist, he is responsible for drawing the Disney characters for merchandise application. This could come in the way of softline products such as tee shirts or plush, and various hardline items such as snow globes, mugs, etc
