8/13/2023 0 Comments Disney gas mask![]() This mask is very difficult to find on the market, but its British look-a-like is a little more common. It was 1942 and the Japanese had just bombed Pearl Harbor. In the Disney animated feature Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Commander Rourkes loyal mooks wore gas masks throughout the entire film (even though its set in 1914 before gas warfare was actually used).Likely reasons include ease of animation and dehumanization to make them acceptable casualties. Both of the examples above have the marking "G C MK III" which could help prove they're both from the UK. Today we’re going to be talking about Walt Disney and the extremely CREEPY gas masks he designed during World World II. Further evidence helping this theory is the markings on the filters. Another theory of this black Mickey Mouse mask could be that it was an earlier variant of the British model, and that the black colored face piece did not convince children how "fun" the gas mask could be, but rather scared them away. The mask has also been claimed to be called the "Minnie Mouse" mask. The markings on the filter and on the back of the mask near the right-side strap appear to be a "C" with an arrow pointing up in the middle. Mickey, wearing it, is actually attempting to frighten his nephews, by saying, "Booo-oo." One thinks "He's a bear," while the more astute of them, proclaims, "Sonly 'Unca' Mickey!” Local sources, and some collectors, including Johannes, have claimed it was Canadian, but it is very possible this mask was used in other countries as well. Actually, the illustration on the can addresses the fact that it is scary. Download stock image by Walt Disney showing a sketch of Mickey Mouse gas mask to Chemical Warfare officer. ![]() Apparently, the idea of including Mickey was to make the whole concept of a gas mask seem more friendly. ![]() Made by the English tin toy manufacturer, Happy Knack. This is a very rare Canadian Mickey Gas mask with the original and difficult to find Tin Litho Mickey Can. ![]()
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