Article Archive for 29 December 2014

Monty Python – Pining For the Fjords
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Posted in TV on 29 December 2014
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Finally public art that I can get behind … “To celebrate the achievements of the Monty Python crew, UKTV channel Gold—which will air the final performance of the reunion on Sunday—contracted with sculptor Iain Prendergast to create a 50-foot fiberglass version of the famous “Norwegian Blue” parrot. The parrot, which is famous for being dead […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Toon Diecast: Acrylic Box Metallic Lightning McQueen Variant Differences
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS Toons, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Toons Diecast on 29 December 2014
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Thanks to “BMW” comments, I should’ve actually looked at the versions of the Acrylic Box Metallic Ransburg Lightning McQueen from more than 10 feet away. So, here’s the kerfuffle in sequential order. At Toy Fair 2014, friends of Mattel & Disney were given a Ransburg Dusty Crophopper in an acrylic box with a Toyfair logo […]