As the Disney executive in charge of the Aladdin account, Konetzni came up with the idea for the Disney School Bus kit, which at nine million units, became the biggest selling kit of all time.

His other Disney products included a Donald Duck pencil sharpener, Donald Duck play tent, Mickey Mouse record player, Mickey Mouse stained glass lamp shade, and an inflatable Donald Duck "hoppity" toy.

What most people don't know however, is that in 1961, Konetzni also sketched out drawings for a Ludwig Von Drake dome kit. For whatever reason, the idea was never realized. The concept for the box was "Prof. Ludwig Von Drake's Traveling Library."

On Konetzni's retirement from Disney in 1980, Aladdin presented him with a Disney School Bus plaque and a caricature of him carrying that kit by artist Elmer Lehnhardt.

In 1999, Konetzni was awarded the Disney Legend Award. The award, first given in 1987, is awarded to individuals who have made major contributions to the Disney company over the years.

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LBP Exclusive!!! This concept art for the front of a lunch box depicts Ludwig Von Drake surrounded by books and standing in front of a bus. The design was created on a sheet of 7" x 8" tracing paper. The entire sheet is covered by the art, done in pastel and colored pencil. This drawing is signed by Al Konetzni. Was this to be a companion to the School Bus dome? Why didn't this concept ever leave the drawing board? This is a remarkable discovery, and one that is sure to add wonder to the lunch box community. While doing research on this item, I have determined that this is the first account ever disseminated on the concept box-- and the first confirmation that such an idea ever existed. Below is a picture of the actual Al Konetzni artwork. The authenticity of this original art has been confirmed by Hake's Americana & Collectibles. This item was purchased for $305.00 in November, 2003.