Colin LooksBack
@colinlooksback.bsky.social
Youtuber focusing on nerdy retrospectives, with emphasis on Disney, Muppets, and animatronics. Mostly using this to promote my videos and share interesting bits of animation/movie history I come across.
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Lovely overhead layout of Cinderella's room in the tower! I love seeing animated set designs like this.
#Cinderella
#Cinderella
November 18, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Lovely overhead layout of Cinderella's room in the tower! I love seeing animated set designs like this.
#Cinderella
#Cinderella
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Production art I did in late-2024 of SQUIM on the Smiling Friends episode "Squim Returns"! I just adore this character and I had so much fun drawing him! Once again, huge thanks to Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack, and Aron Fromm for having me design this critter! 🤪
He holds a special place in my heart!
He holds a special place in my heart!
November 17, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Production art I did in late-2024 of SQUIM on the Smiling Friends episode "Squim Returns"! I just adore this character and I had so much fun drawing him! Once again, huge thanks to Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack, and Aron Fromm for having me design this critter! 🤪
He holds a special place in my heart!
He holds a special place in my heart!
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AAAA WOW this is my first TV credit! Thank you to Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack, and Aron Fromm for inviting me on this amazing show to design SQUIM! 🤗
I've always had a passion for designing characters for fun ever since I was a kid! It truly meant a lot to contribute a character to Smiling Friends!
I've always had a passion for designing characters for fun ever since I was a kid! It truly meant a lot to contribute a character to Smiling Friends!
November 17, 2025 at 5:56 AM
AAAA WOW this is my first TV credit! Thank you to Zach Hadel, Michael Cusack, and Aron Fromm for inviting me on this amazing show to design SQUIM! 🤗
I've always had a passion for designing characters for fun ever since I was a kid! It truly meant a lot to contribute a character to Smiling Friends!
I've always had a passion for designing characters for fun ever since I was a kid! It truly meant a lot to contribute a character to Smiling Friends!
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Photo detail: Sign on base of windowsill behind coffin which reads, “𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 DO NOT LIFT HERE”
BTW, this photo was taken in 1973.
BTW, this photo was taken in 1973.
November 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Photo detail: Sign on base of windowsill behind coffin which reads, “𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 DO NOT LIFT HERE”
BTW, this photo was taken in 1973.
BTW, this photo was taken in 1973.
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Dr. Nut (circa 1936-circa 1978): An almond/amaretto-flavored soda from the New Orleans-based World Bottling Co. and Wright Root Beer, it developed a devoted and intense cult following.
July 19, 2024 at 5:35 PM
Dr. Nut (circa 1936-circa 1978): An almond/amaretto-flavored soda from the New Orleans-based World Bottling Co. and Wright Root Beer, it developed a devoted and intense cult following.
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CatDog Gum (1999-2000):A log of chewing gum, one side cherry flavored, the other side berry flavored, that came sealed inside a plastic container/toy shaped like the titular character from the Nickelodeon series
November 11, 2025 at 7:17 PM
CatDog Gum (1999-2000):A log of chewing gum, one side cherry flavored, the other side berry flavored, that came sealed inside a plastic container/toy shaped like the titular character from the Nickelodeon series
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I unexpectedly ran into this ultra-rare mid-70s Ronald McDonald DRIVE-THRU SPEAKER STATUE yesterday at an antique mall! This is the first one I’ve ever seen in person, but with the condition issues, I couldn’t justify the $9,500 price tag. Still cool to see!
November 8, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I unexpectedly ran into this ultra-rare mid-70s Ronald McDonald DRIVE-THRU SPEAKER STATUE yesterday at an antique mall! This is the first one I’ve ever seen in person, but with the condition issues, I couldn’t justify the $9,500 price tag. Still cool to see!
November 6, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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yellow brick road 1, over the rainbow mini golf, old forge, new york, 2002
November 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
yellow brick road 1, over the rainbow mini golf, old forge, new york, 2002
#ZootopiaBetterZoogether They're really hoping everyone finds the "hey bub" thing hilarious, aren't they?
November 1, 2025 at 12:52 AM
#ZootopiaBetterZoogether They're really hoping everyone finds the "hey bub" thing hilarious, aren't they?
"Go baaaack!" A spooky, scary skeleton from the original #SnowWhite and Her Adventures attraction at Disneyland.
October 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
"Go baaaack!" A spooky, scary skeleton from the original #SnowWhite and Her Adventures attraction at Disneyland.
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LOOK OUT FOR THE DINOSAUR
white rabbit hole, wacky golf, north myrtle beach, south carolina, 1979
October 25, 2025 at 8:08 PM
LOOK OUT FOR THE DINOSAUR
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Gumbys (1985-1986): Colorful, assorted-flavored "fruit pectin jelly snacks" shaped like the smiling face of the titular claymation icon. A promotional item, they were primarily sold at film festivals and animation-related events, as well as at some collectibles shops.
October 23, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Gumbys (1985-1986): Colorful, assorted-flavored "fruit pectin jelly snacks" shaped like the smiling face of the titular claymation icon. A promotional item, they were primarily sold at film festivals and animation-related events, as well as at some collectibles shops.
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I dearly admire the Mid-century modern backgrounds done by Ralph Hulett and Al Dempster. It's such a whimsy and hypnotic time capsule of the post-war suburban boom with the essence of a lullaby. Animation studios would never let you get away from doing something like this again today.
October 23, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I dearly admire the Mid-century modern backgrounds done by Ralph Hulett and Al Dempster. It's such a whimsy and hypnotic time capsule of the post-war suburban boom with the essence of a lullaby. Animation studios would never let you get away from doing something like this again today.
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These are all so unnerving, sorry!!! 😫😭
October 22, 2025 at 10:48 PM
These are all so unnerving, sorry!!! 😫😭
Most animation fans know about Dan Castellaneta taking over as the Genie in Aladdin, but do you know the other time he aped #RobinWilliams even more directly?
October 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Most animation fans know about Dan Castellaneta taking over as the Genie in Aladdin, but do you know the other time he aped #RobinWilliams even more directly?
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dinosaur village rv mobile home park, dinosaur statue, route 40, jensen, utah, 1991
October 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
dinosaur village rv mobile home park, dinosaur statue, route 40, jensen, utah, 1991
Concept art of Dopey warning us to "Beware of the Witch" in the original Snow White's Adventures ride, along with the actual scene. I prefer the piece where he's in the rafters holding a lantern. Great use of shadow. #SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs
October 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Concept art of Dopey warning us to "Beware of the Witch" in the original Snow White's Adventures ride, along with the actual scene. I prefer the piece where he's in the rafters holding a lantern. Great use of shadow. #SnowWhiteAndTheSevenDwarfs
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Mornin’, Blueskyanians
October 6, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Mornin’, Blueskyanians
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It’s all about bottom teeth
October 5, 2025 at 7:53 AM
It’s all about bottom teeth
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While it’s not *technically* a Halloween item - it seems like a good time to share Popsicle’s Fear Factor Pop-Ups. There were two different flavors: sour cherry with gumball eyes and watermelon with sour lemon blood. (2006)
October 1, 2025 at 1:06 PM
While it’s not *technically* a Halloween item - it seems like a good time to share Popsicle’s Fear Factor Pop-Ups. There were two different flavors: sour cherry with gumball eyes and watermelon with sour lemon blood. (2006)
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lion head entrance, wilmington, north carolina, 1985
September 26, 2025 at 4:36 AM
lion head entrance, wilmington, north carolina, 1985
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Looking Back on The Muppets (2015): How Does It Hold Up?
YouTube video by Colin LooksBack
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September 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM