Thanks for the nice pics of Hydraulic Ramone, “John H.” He’s in a 2-pack with Pit Crew Member Flo. This is the first release of Lightning Ramone in “Hydraulic” form.   While still shiny, he’s a little more matte than the Lightning Ramone version. He also loses the raised eyebrow windshield – but that’s true […]

For true cinema geeks, the history of the THX “The Audience is Listening” Intro AND the new 21st Century version … “Although it contains only one note spread across a variety of pitches and modulations, this 30-channel glissando of discordant sounds builds upon itself to go from loud, to louder, to extremely loud and incredibly […]

Disney sent along some fun Hydro CARS for bathtime!   Do they really race in water? You be the judge!   Contest starts now and ends Sunday, April 19th at 11:59:59 AM. You may enter once a day below in the comments with the words & answer to: CONTEST ENTRY If I were aa Hydro […]

Wired has a nice piece of why you should NOT create an artificial shortage when PEOPLE WANT TO BUY YOUR PRODUCT … humm, it seems this lesson could apply elsewhere. There is also an opinion piece in Forbes that covers the same ground.  

Mashable has links to 6-figure Beanie Babies auctions … I guess if the book from 1987 says they’re worth $5k, YOU NEVER DROP THE PRICE.

The Disney Store has a new Jeff Gorvette “Chaser.” Great July 4th paint scheme … Thanks for the heads up, “Alberto A.”

If you’re collecting the fun Minecraft Blind Box Mini Figs … Good luck!

Congrats “John in MO!” Winner of the prequel novel to the Tomorrowland movie coming out soon! Congrats! Sens us your address – metroxing (at) gmail.com Thanks all for entering and thanks Disney Publishing for the great prize!

Theme Park Connection.com has for sales parts and pieces of Disneyland-Disney World-California Adventures including signage …

Thanks “John H.” for some great photos. While M. Fenderickson is mostly a repaint of Krate Rainson-Wash, he’s still great. Nice details. Appropriately grumpy – spilled ale will do that to you. The full scene. John’s gotta few and ready for the rest. Thanks “John H.” for the great photos.