Tag Archives: Diecast

Disney Store Elite Series R2-D2

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Dis-LEE

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 | Leave a comment

Disney Lesney/Matchbox DIECAST CARS from 1979

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Dis-LEE

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 | Leave a comment

PRECISION SERIES Lightning McQueen & Mater

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I have got to stop visiting toy stores! I already have many variations of the die-cast models from the Cars animated movies by Pixar. I don’t have many of them on display because I just don’t have the room to … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectibles, Limited Edition, Theme Parks | Tagged Cars, Cars Land, Collectibles, Diecast, Disney's California Adventure, John Lasseter, Lightning McQueen, Mattel, Pixar, Playsets, Precision Series, Radiator Springs, Theme Parks, Tow Mater | Leave a comment

Pixar’s CARS BESSIE Diecast Model

Posted on June 7, 2016 by Dis-LEE

Well, Mater might be willing to give two of his left lug nuts for a chance to work with Bessie, but I’m only willing to pay $11.94 plus tax. Bessie die-cast model Cars die-cast models have been out for years … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectibles, Pixar, Toys | Tagged Bessie, Cars, Collectibles, Diecast, Paving Machine, Pixar, Toys | Leave a comment

Pixar CARS Die-cast Character TOMBER

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I’m still adding to my Cars/Cars 2 characters collection ,even though the films are quite old now. Every once in a while I’ll find a variant that interests me. The character named Tomber has a connection to my heritage, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectibles, Pixar, Transportation | Tagged Cars 2, Collectibles, Diecast, Mattel, Models, Pixar, Tomber, Transportation, Vehicles | 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

Winners Circle Muppet’s ANIMAL Character Funnycar

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Dis-LEE

I have three of these larger die-cast Disney character cars and two or three miniatures. They are fun to be sure! This one features everyone’s favorite manic Muppet: This is a die-cast funnycar model featuring Tony Pedregon (March 8, 1965) … Continue reading →

Posted in Collectibles, Limited Edition, Sports, Transportation | Tagged Action Performance Companies Inc., Animal, Collectibles, Diecast, Funnycars, Limited Edition, Muppets, NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series, Sports, The Muppet Show, Tony Pedregon, Transportation, Winner's Circle | Leave a comment

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