Category Archives: Die Cast

Greenlight Diecast Hitched Homes 1961 Airstream Bambi

Posted on March 16, 2022 by Dis-LEE

“Heard the Bambi name before? For years, it’s been a nickname for our smallest single-axle travel trailers. But now Bambi is its own official family of lightweight, space-maximizing options ready to deliver a huge step up from the tent camping … Continue reading →

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Cars 3 – Clutch Aid Racing Tractor Diecast

Posted on March 7, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I remember a time when I thought Pixar could do no wrong. Then I saw the first trailer for CARS and I thought the success streak was over. When I saw the second trailer, which was completely different than the … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s CARS 3 Joe Don Jackson Die Cast

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Joe Don Jackson appears only in the sequel Cars 3 where he is depicted as a vintage racer who competed in the Piston Cup Racing Series with the number 7, during the famous race where Doc. Hudson crashed. He was sponsored by Po’Tater’s … Continue reading →

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Pixar CARS Golden Edition Lightning McQueen

Posted on December 15, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Although he is the ‘Golden Boy’ of the racing circuit and a lean, mean, money-making machine for Disney/Pixar, I’m uncertain as to whether we needed an actual Golden Edition version of Lightning McQueen. Says the man who bought him anyway: … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s CARS – Leroy Traffik with Snow Tires Die Cast

Posted on September 21, 2021 by Dis-LEE

Into every small town must come a guy who is just passing through. He’s not interested in stopping for gas, in soaking up the local atmosphere, or buying a souvenir. So don’t ask him! He’ll just set his car alarm … Continue reading →

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Pixar’s CARS ‘Heyday’ Die Cast Collection

Posted on September 1, 2021 by Dis-LEE

When does merchandise become collectible? I struggle a bit on this site to determine whether I should label something as just a piece of merchandise or as a true collectible. Anything you buy (merchandise) can become more if you acquire … Continue reading →

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Disney Thrill Rides 5-Pack Die Cast Set

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Dis-LEE

“Best be removin’ ’em!” This warning is heard on Big Thunder Mountain in the Disney Parks as you are embarking on the ride. It refers to hats, glasses, and anything else that might fly out of the ride vehicle during … Continue reading →

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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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‘The Italian Job’ Movies and Die Cast Cars

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Dis-LEE

It isn’t often that I like both the original film and the remake. Usually the first version has the advantage of being new and innovative while the copy ends up being, well… just a copy. The Italian Job films are … Continue reading →

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