Monthly Archives: October 2022

Pixar’s Brave: HotWheels Pizza Planet Truck

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Brave is a 2012 animated movie by Pixar that I didn’t particularly care for. It came out during a time when Disney was doing Pixar-style movies and for some reason, Pixar decided to do a Disney movie. Funny enough, Disney … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Die Cast, Merchandise, Pixar, Toys | Tagged Animation, Brave, Cameo, Cars, Characters, Die Cast, Diecast, Hotwheels, Hotwheels Premium, Made in Thailand, Mattel, Merchandise, Pixar, Pizza Planet Truck, Real Riders, Toy Story, Toys | Leave a comment

Negatron Funko 2017 Summer Convention Exclusive

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Who is Negatron? He looks just like Disney’s ‘Terror that flaps in the night’, Darkwing Duck. And for good reason. This greytone figure is the first character to be called Negaduck. While the second Negaduck was Darkwing’s evil twin from a parallel universe … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Television | Tagged 300, Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Darkwing Duck, Figurines, Funko, Glow in the Dark, Made in China, Negaduck, Negatron, POP!, Summer Convention Exclusive, Television, Vinyl Figures | Leave a comment

Toy Story Buzz Lightyear Plush Backpack

Posted on October 9, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Most children have gone back to school as of the publishing of this post and perhaps some would love to have Buzz lightyear along for the bus ride! Sporting his signature grin, everyone’s favorite Space Cadet (“I believe the word … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Clothing, Fashion, Merchandise, Pixar, Plush | Tagged Animation, Backpack, Backpacks, Buzz Lightyear, Characters, Clothing, Fashion, Merchandise, Pixar, Plush, Toy Story, Woody | Leave a comment

Route 66 Opoly Game by Masterpieces Inc.

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Although I collect vintage games, I’m not really a big game player. I love the graphics and game boards. And if the game has interesting game pieces, like Monopoly, then I’m all in! I also collect more modern board games … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Die Cast, Games, History, Merchandise, Travel, Vacation Planning | Tagged Attractions, Collector's Edition Set, Die Cast, Diecast, Games, History, Made in China, Masterpieces Inc., Merchandise, Monopoly, Route 66, Route 66 Opoly, Travel, Vacation Planning | 2 Comments

Mickey Mouse Plastic Drink Coaster Set

Posted on October 7, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The thing about decorative drink coasters is that you almost hate to use them! They look so nice, and you don’t want to have them stained or broken. Well, problem solved. I bring you the Mickey Mouse plastic drink coaster … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Food, Souvenirs | Tagged Characters, Coasters, Collectibles, Drinks, Food, Mickey Mouse, Souvenirs, Walt Disney Productions | Leave a comment

Walt Disney World Disney Buses 3 Pack Set

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I tend to spend way too much on merchandise when I visit the Disney Parks! Fortunately, I haven’t been able to go for quite a few years, so my pocketbook thanks me daily. But back in the day my vacations … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Die Cast, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks, Merchandise, Theme Parks, Toys, Walt Disney World | Tagged Attractions, Buses, Die Cast, Diecast, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks, Disney Transport, Disney's Magical Express, Made in China, Merchandise, Theme Parks, Toys, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Book Review: ‘A Friend Like You’ Mini Book

Posted on October 5, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing Year: 2001 Pages: 132 Type: Hardcover ISBN: 0-7407-1085-0 “A friend like you slows down a dizzy world.” At just about 2″ square this book won’t win the Biggest Thing Ever Award of 2022! But it does have a big heart, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Books, Shorts | Tagged A Friend Like You, Andrews McMeel Publishing, Animation, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, DisneyBooks, Patrick Regan, Printed in Singapore, Reading, Shorts | Leave a comment

Ron Hover from CARS Die Cast Helicopter

Posted on October 4, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I admit that I’m just as addicted to the CARS franchise as anyone else. Well, at least I’m addicted to the little metal models that Mattel has been putting out in alarming quantities since 2006. Cars 2 and Cars 3 … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Die Cast, Pixar, Toys | Tagged Animation, Cars, Characters, Collectibles, Competition Racing Sports Network, Die Cast, Diecast, Helicopters, Made in Thailand, Mattel, Pixar, Ron Hover, Toys, Whirlybird Liftalot | Leave a comment

Photo Spot: Old Truck in Greenfield Village

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I love visiting the Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. There is always something interesting to photograph! Recently we attended the Old Car Festival and were delighted with all of the vintage vehicles on display. Most … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Museums, Photo Spot, Photography, Transportation | Tagged Attractions, Greenfield Village, Museums, Photo Spot, Photography, The Henry Ford Museum, Transportation, Trucks, Vintage | Leave a comment

Mickey’s 1001 Hellos World Tour! Banner

Posted on October 2, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Sometimes you just get lucky and find collaborating merchandise. Years ago, I came across a set of trading cards that featured Disney characters in ethnic costumes visiting various countries from around the world. It was a part of Mickey’s World … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Merchandise, Places, Travel | Tagged 1001 Hellos, Banner, Bonjour, Characters, Ciao, Cotton, Egypt, France, Germany, Gutentag, Hola, Italy, J. A. Woronowicz, Jindobre, Languages, Merchandise, Mexico, Michel, Mickey Mouse, Places, Poland, Polyester, The Walt Disney Company, Topolino, Travel, World Tour, Yassou | Leave a comment