Category Archives: Toys

BOOK REVIEW: Toy Wars

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Dis-LEE

G.I. JOE AND BARBIE FIGHT IT OUT I love a good read. But I realize, after recommending many books to friends, that not everyone has the same taste in literature. My taste is so varied that I can’t always be … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Reviews, Toys | Tagged Barbie, Books, G. I. Joe, G. Wayne Miller, Hasbro, Hassenfeld, Mattel, Reviews, Toy Wars, Toys | Leave a comment

Disney PLANES CHiPs and CHoPs Comparison

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Dis-LEE

To begin, who remembers the TV show CHiPs starring Larry Wilcox and Eric Estrada? I used to watch it all the time and really enjoyed it, but then I revisited the series on DVD and noticed just how slow those … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Toys | Tagged Blazin Blade Ranger, California Chopper Patrol, CHiPs, Chips 99, CHoPs, Diecast, Eric Estrada, Fire and Rescue, Helecopters, Larry Wilcox, Movies, Planes, Toys, TV shows | 2 Comments

Smackdown – Buzz Lightyear Vs. Baymax

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Dis-LEE

ACTION FIGURE SMACKDOWN There can be only one ULTIMATE ACTION FIGURE on the market. The one to whom all others bow down and acknowledge. Year after year new contenders arrive to vie for the title, but just being new … Continue reading →

Posted in Toys | Tagged Anime, Baymax, Buzz Lightyear, CGI Animation, Disney Studios, Marvel, Personal Healthcare Companion, Pixar, Space Ranger, Star Command, Toys, Vs | Leave a comment

In the Wild: Snow White Toy Sink

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Dis-LEE

I used to buy just about anything Disney I found so that I could feature it on my old site, Disleelandia, the Virtual Disneyana Archive. But now that I’ve rebooted my blog, I’ve slowed down in my purchasing of Disneyana. … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, In the Wild, Kitchen, Princesses, Toys | Tagged Animation, Arkansas, Booneville, Characters, Collectibles, Dishwasher, Found Disney, In the Wild, Kitchen, Princesses, Sinks, Snow White, Tin Toys, Toys, Wolverine Toy | Leave a comment

Mickey Mouse ‘Born to Ride’ Ornament by Hallmark

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Tin Toys have always been popular and are among the most collectible, and expensive, toys out there. Unfortunately, I don’t have any original tin toys in my collection, but I do like to add a few reproductions, like this one: … Continue reading →

Posted in Toys, Transportation | Tagged Born to Ride, Hallmark Keepsake, Mickey Mouse, Motorcycles, Nello Williams, Ornaments, Tin Toys | Leave a comment

Disney Plush Bears – Big Al and Br’er Bear

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Disney has many a famous bear: Humphrey. Big Al. Br’er Bear. And many others whose names escape me at the moment. Over the last month, I’ve been following a pair of plush bears on Kijiji but thought the price was … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Movies, Plush, Theme Parks, Toys | Tagged Big Al, Br'er Bear, Country Bear Jamboree, Disneyland, Merchandise, Plush, Song of the South, Toys, Walt Disney World | Leave a comment

Disney’s Mickey Express Merry Miniatures Train Set

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Hallmark has had some really great Disney items over the years. Best known for their holiday ornaments, many might not realize what other delights have crept onto this retail store’s shelves. Things like this Mickey Express Merry Miniatures train set: … Continue reading →

Posted in Characters, Collectibles, Figurines, Toys | Tagged A Collection of Charm, Cake Toppers, Donald Duck, Figurines, Goofy, Hallmark, Hallmark Cards Inc., Merry Miniatures, Mickey Express, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Steam Trains, Trains, Walt Disney | Leave a comment

Disney’s Fab Five Mini Train

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Hallmark has had some really great Disney items over the years. Best known for their holiday ornaments, many might not realize what other delights have crept onto this retail store’s shelves. Things like: All Aboard! I found this mini train … Continue reading →

Posted in Toys | Tagged Cake Toppers, Donald Duck, Goofy, Hallmark, Hallmark Cards Inc., Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Pluto, Steam Trains, Trains, Walt Disney | Leave a comment

Disney-themed Character Viewfinders Fast Food Giveaways

Posted on September 12, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Once upon a time, in a marketing deal long long ago, two big companies decided to team up to give the world some of the greatest little toys in the history of promotional giveaways. Disney and McDonald’s restaurants no longer … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Characters, Collectibles, Giveaway, Promotions, Theme Parks, Toys | Tagged Attractions, Characters, Fast Food, Happy Meal, Jungle Book, Jungle Cruise, Lion King, McDonalds, Merchandise, Mickey Mouse, Peter Pan, Promotions, Roger Rabbit, Splash Mountain, Toys, Viewers, Winnie the Pooh | Leave a comment

McDonald’s Ethnic Disney Dolls

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Dis-LEE

Who remembers when Disney and McDonalds was getting along? That merchandising arrangement brought us some awesome Happy Meal toys! The ones I’m going to share with you today are fairly common and can be found in yard sales and stores … Continue reading →

Posted in Dolls, Merchandise, Toys | Tagged African-American, Caucasian, Dolls, McDonalds, Merchandise, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Toys | Leave a comment