Tag Archives: Diecast

Disney Transport Die-Cast Parking Tram

Posted on May 24, 2021 by Dis-LEE

So when do the rides start at a Disney Park? And just what is an ‘Attraction’? I consider anything that I can get onto or into and be moved by as all part of the Disney Experience! So load me … Continue reading →

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Tomorrowland Speedway Friction Model Cars

Posted on December 25, 2020 by Dis-LEE

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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Monorail Models from Walt Disney World

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Dis-LEE

Highway in the Sky. Transportation of Tomorrow. Just Plain Cool! However you choose to describe the modern monorail system, it’s just impressive. Years ago, I became hooked on this mode of transportation after riding it at Walt Disney World. Soon … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s Planes TED YALE Die-Cast

Posted on November 18, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Who? Well, that’s what I said when I saw this little guy on the shelf at T. J. Max yesterday. While on holiday in Chicago we were checking out the local stores. We don’t have T. J. Max in Canada. … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s CARS ROAD TRIP Die-cast Models

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Dis-LEE

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 Store Elite Series R2-D2

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Dis-LEE

We’re back in the die-cast business again today as we check out a beloved character from the Star Wars series of movies. I’m a ‘original three’ fan (Star Wars fans know what that means) and was guardedly optimistic when I … Continue reading →

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Disney Lesney/Matchbox DIECAST CARS from 1979

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Dis-LEE

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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PRECISION SERIES Lightning McQueen & Mater

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Dis-LEE

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 Dis-LEE

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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Pixar CARS Die-cast Character TOMBER

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I’m still adding to my Cars/Cars 2 characters collection ,even though the films are quite old now. Every once in a while I’ll find a variant that interests me. The character named Tomber has a connection to my heritage, as … Continue reading →

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