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it never ceases to amaze me how Mickey Mouse toys, DVDs, and cartoons remain so popular. But where did this phenomena, Mickey Mouse actually begin?. For those who aren’t aware, Steamboat Willie was one of the earliest Mickey Mouse cartoons, and we’ll take a look at it today.

On his release date in 1928 it was the first Mickey Mouse cartoon produced, and featured synchronized sound for the first time. The premiere full Steamboat Willie took place in New York. It was successful almost instantaneously.

Walt Disney and other Iwerks responsible for the writing and directing the film, which was a parody of Buster Keaton movie steamboat Bill Junior. A Disney animator called Wilfred Jackson put the music together. Turkey in the Straw And Steamboat Bill were some of the most popular songs.

There has been much controversy surrounding the copyright of the film, but more recent evidence suggests Steamboat Willie may actually be in the public domain. The film has been so well received that the United States film Registry have selected it for preservation. It was also voted at number 13 in the list of the 50 best cartoons of all time.

In the past the film has been subjected to the censors scissors. Using a goose as a set of bagpipes and pulling a cat’s tail did not impress the censor at all.

The Steamboat Willie movie was also featured in the Walt Disney treasures DVD. The Steamboat Willie film was also included on the DVD title Vintage Mickey, a collection of black-and-white cartoons.

Sooner or later it was obvious that Mickey Mouse was featured in a video game. The first level of the videogame Mickey Mania: The Timeless Adventures of Mickey Mouse was actually based on the Steamboat Willie movie. It was originally released for the Super Nintendo console, but was also seen on the Sega CD and Sony PlayStation.

And also in the Disney game Kingdom Hearts I I,. Versions of the characters appear in a Steamboat Willie inspired world.

What amazes me is that this cartoon from all those years ago has spawned this huge market for Mickey Mouse Toys. If you go for a quick online search you will be a mayonnaise at the amount of Mickey Mouse related paraphernalia exists. If you’re looking for DVDs, video games, mickey mouse apparel, and even wallpaper you’ll find it online. You’ll find a toy for every occasion. The desire for Mickey Mouse products appears to go unabated.

It’s quite astounding to think that he is as popular as he is all those years after that first movie. Quite amazing!.