Tag Archives: Cars

Tomorrowland Speedway Friction Model Cars

Posted on December 25, 2020 by disneynouns

I love seeing Mickey and his friends in vehicles. Many of the original Shorts feature some kind of transportation theme and so it seems like a natural fit to carry this over into merchandise. Many believe that the Tomorrowland Speedway … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s CARS ROAD TRIP Die-cast Models

Posted on October 9, 2016 by disneynouns

I am officially giving up. I’ve said again and again that I was not going to buy another version of the die-cast model cars from the Pixar movie Cars. But what have I done? During a recent trip to Wal-mart … Continue reading →

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Disney Lesney/Matchbox DIECAST CARS from 1979

Posted on October 2, 2016 by disneynouns

I love die-cast cars and especially if they contain a Disney character in the driver’s seat. I found two examples from the same line recently and was able to catch up with them while they were on the ‘open road’: … Continue reading →

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Could This Be CRUELLA De VILLE’s Real Car?

Posted on September 12, 2016 by disneynouns

I know I claimed to have found her real car before (see the post entitled Disney Cars for Real) but this time I think I’ve really discovered it! Here is a screen shot of her animated car from 101 Dalmatians: … Continue reading →

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PRECISION SERIES Lightning McQueen & Mater

Posted on September 10, 2016 by disneynouns

I have got to stop visiting toy stores! I already have many variations of the die-cast models from the Cars animated movies by Pixar. I don’t have many of them on display because I just don’t have the room to … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s CARS BESSIE Diecast Model

Posted on June 7, 2016 by disneynouns

Well, Mater might be willing to give two of his left lug nuts for a chance to work with Bessie, but I’m only willing to pay $11.94 plus tax. Bessie die-cast model Cars die-cast models have been out for years … Continue reading →

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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Artwork

Posted on May 18, 2016 by disneynouns

Disney’s newest ‘value’ resort is a wonderful example of theming. It is divided into four sections based on four Disney movie franchises: Cars, The Little Mermaid, Finding Nemo, and The Lion King. Inside the resort you can find many pieces … Continue reading →

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Disney/Pixar Collectible Character Set

Posted on May 13, 2016 by disneynouns

We may be entering the wonderful world of Disney knock-off merchandise with today’s post. There are several reasons why I say this, which we will cover as we go. First, here is the item in question: 24 Carry Along Keychains … Continue reading →

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Sinclair Oil Corporation Inspired Dinoco

Posted on April 13, 2016 by disneynouns

The Sinclair Oil Corporation is an American petroleum corporation, founded by Harry F. Sinclair on May 1, 1916, by combining the assets of 11 small petroleum companies. Originally a New York corporation, Sinclair Oil reincorporated in Wyoming in 1976. The … Continue reading →

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Disney Music is Just for Kids

Posted on March 17, 2016 by disneynouns

“We suggest you take that back!”

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