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Tag Archives: Toys
Tomorrowland Speedway Friction Model Cars
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
Monorail Models from Walt Disney World
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
Posted in Toys, Transportation, Walt Disney World
Tagged Diecast, Highway in the Sky, Monorail, Monorail Red, Monorail Yellow, Toys, Transportation, Walt Disney World
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Pixar’s Planes TED YALE Die-Cast
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
Posted in Pixar, Toys
Tagged Diecast, Luggage Carrier, Pixar, Planes, Planes: Fire and Rescue, Ted Yale, Toys
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Pixar’s CARS ROAD TRIP Die-cast Models
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
Posted in Pixar, Toys
Tagged Cars, Diecast, Lightning McQueen, Pixar, RD TRIP County, Road Trip, Sally, Sarge, Toys
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Mickey Mouse SKIPPING ROPE
Skipping is one the oldest outdoor activities for children. Most often little girls will play various skipping games together while the boys look upon the ‘sport’ as sissy. But boys have been known to jump in from time to time! … Continue reading
Posted in Games, Toys
Tagged Arco Toys, Games, Mickey Mouse, Skipping, Skipping Rope, Toys, Walt Disney Productions
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Disney Store Elite Series R2-D2
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
Posted in Collectibles, Disney Store, Figurines, Toys
Tagged Action Figures, Collectibles, Diecast, Elite Series, Figurines, R2-D2, Star Wars, The Disney Store, Toys
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Disney Lesney/Matchbox DIECAST CARS from 1979
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
Posted in Collectibles, Toys
Tagged Cars, Collectibles, Diecast, Donald Duck, Dune Buggy, Goofy, Lesney Products & Company Limited, Matchbox, Toys, Volkswagen Beetle
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Choo-Choo Mickey HALLMARK Keepsake Ornament
I love Mickey Mouse. I love trains. I love toys. I love collectibles. Who knew I could fulfill all of these loves in just one piece of Disneyana? A pull-cord and wheels? Gimme! This is a Keepsake Ornament from Hallmark … Continue reading
Posted in Collectibles, Ornaments, Transportation
Tagged Collectibles, Hallmark, Hallmark Keepsake Ornament, Mickey Mouse, Nello Williams, Ornaments, Toys, Trains, Transportation
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COLLECTORS’ SHOWCASE Vintage Magazines
There’s nothing I love as much as old collectibles than old magazines about old collectibles! And recently I was able to pick up thirteen issues of Collectors’ Showcase, ‘America’s Premiere Pictorial Magazine for Collectors’. Long name, great content! Now why … Continue reading
Posted in Collectibles, Ephemera, Magazines, Toys
Tagged Collectibles, Collectors' Showcase, Ephemera, Magazines, Shields and Yarnell, Toys
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Disneyland ROLLERCOASTER Tin Toy
I’ve always wanted one of these vintage Disney tin toys but have never been able to justify the cost. But today I found one at a reasonable price, although it has many condition issues. Let’s have a look: Wonderful graphics! … Continue reading
Posted in Collectibles, Disneyland, Games, Toys
Tagged Collectibles, Disneyland, Disneyland Rollercoaster, Games, J. Chein & Co., Lithograph, Roller Coasters, Tin Toys, Toys
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