Tag Archives: Cars

Disney/Pixar Collectible Character Set

Posted on May 13, 2016 by Dis-LEE

We may be entering the wonderful world of Disney knock-off merchandise with today’s post. There are several reasons why I say this, which we will cover as we go. First, here is the item in question: 24 Carry Along Keychains … Continue reading →

Posted in Figurines, Merchandise, Pixar | Tagged Cars, CDI Toys, Figurines, Finding Nemo, Keychains, Merchandise, Monsters Inc., Pixar, Pixar Collectible Character Set, Ratatouille, RP Toys Ltd., The Incredibles, Toy Story, Wall-E | Leave a comment

Sinclair Oil Corporation Inspired Dinoco

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Dis-LEE

The Sinclair Oil Corporation is an American petroleum corporation, founded by Harry F. Sinclair on May 1, 1916, by combining the assets of 11 small petroleum companies. Originally a New York corporation, Sinclair Oil reincorporated in Wyoming in 1976. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, History, Signage | Tagged Apatosaurus, Cars, Dinoco, Dinosaur, Education, Gas Stations, Harry F. Sinclair, History, Pixar, Service Station, Signage, Sinclair, Sinclair Oil Corporation, Sinclair: You Are a Retailer, Toy Story, Tyrannosaurus Rex | 1 Comment

Disney Music is Just for Kids

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Dis-LEE

“We suggest you take that back!”

Posted in Collectibles, Fun, Humor, Music, Shorts | Tagged Cars, Cars Toon, Collectibles, Eddie Van Halen, Fun, Heavy Metal Mater, Humor, Music, Shorts, Slash | Leave a comment

Pixar’s CARS Walmart Wally Hauler Die-Cast

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Although I realize many are not big Walmart fans, I think we all have to admit they do have some good pricing, and at times, some very good merchandise. This is quite often true of their toy department. Over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectibles, Limited Edition, Merchandise, Promotions, Toys | Tagged Cars, Collectibles, Diecast, Limited Edition, Merchandise, Pixar, Promotions, Rust-Eze, Toys, Trucks, Wally Hauler, Walmart | Leave a comment

Pixar’s Cars: Dinoco Showgirl #1

Posted on February 27, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Showgirl: “A woman, typically attired in an elaborately decorated costume, who performs in a musical or theatrical production.” In the world of Disney/Pixar’s Cars there were a few showcars (who were girls) that did wear, at least, an elaborately decorated … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectibles, Pixar, Toys | Tagged Cars, Collectibles, Diecast, Dinoco, Mattel, Pixar, Showgirl #1, Toys | 3 Comments

Disney’s PLANES Tractor Buck Character and Friend

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Dis-LEE

The movie Planes (which was simply a redo of the script for Cars) wasn’t one of my favorites. But the sequel, Planes: Fire and Rescue, was much better, and had some very interesting characters. And interesting characters means interesting merchandise! … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Disneyland, Merchandise, Movies, Pixar | Tagged Attractions, Cars, Cars Land, Diecast, Disneyland, Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, Mattel, Merchandise, Movies, Pixar, Planes, Planes: Fire and Rescue, Ride Vehicle, Tractor Buck | Leave a comment

Pixar’s CARS Merchandise featuring Nascar #10

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Dis-LEE

The movie Cars by Pixar came out in 2006, and if scientists studied the matter, I’m sure they’d find some correlation between the number of stars in the sky and the number of die-cast models of the movie’s characters. Seriously. … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectibles, Limited Edition, Merchandise, Movies, Toys, Transportation | Tagged #10, Cars, Collectibles, Diecast, Limited Edition, Merchandise, Movies, Nascar, Scott Riggs, Special Edition, Toys, Transportation, Valvoline | 2 Comments

Disney’s California Adventure – Tow Mater Hoods

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Dis-LEE

No matter where I am, I’m always drawn to old things. Old buildings. Decaying properties. Or rusty cars. These things have a history and a back story that we may never know, but it fires the imagination to think of … Continue reading →

Posted in Attractions, Photography, Transportation | Tagged Attractions, Cars, Disney's California Adventure, Hoods, Photography, Pixar, Rustic, Tow Mater, Transportation | Leave a comment

BOOK REVIEW: Disney-Pixar Comics Treasury

Posted on May 24, 2015 by Dis-LEE

I was going to be away from home for a while and wanted something to take with me to read. So I went to my local Chapters and found this book in the discount section: HarperCollins Publishers Inc. 2014 … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Artwork, Books, Pixar, Reviews | Tagged A Bug's Life, Animation, Artwork, Book Reviews, Books, Brave, Cars, Comics Treasury, Finding Nemo, HarperCollins Publishers Inc., Monsters Inc., Monsters University, Pixar, Ratatouille, The Incredibles, Toy Story, Up, Wall-E | Leave a comment

Places: Walt Disney World Value Resorts Overview

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Dis-LEE

Value Resorts Offer Way More Eye Candy Today we are reviewing the value resorts at Walt Disney World. It is common to think of the value resorts only in terms of money. How much can I save by staying at … Continue reading →

Posted in Resorts, Reviews | Tagged All-Star Music Resort, All-Star Sports Resort, Art of Animation, Cars, Cowboy Boots, Mickey Phone, Photography, Pop Century Resort, Resorts, Reviews | 14 Comments