Oh boy, looks like it’s time for a good dusting and re-sorting.
As you can see, I literally have no extra space for anything else. They’ve taken over the top of my bookshelf and the rest is filled with, you know, books. I’ve been considering buying a smaller bookshelf like MindO3ric, but my room’s pretty small so there’s not many places it could go.
Thanks, I got this baby from Craigslist. And by shear luck. I got it for a good price, considering how many must be around and the good condition its in (only minor sunfading from its BK days).
Another problem with huge collectables like these is shipping; it’s more trouble than what it’s worth, which is why you’d rarely see these on eBay (or at least with an acceptable shipping rate). Call me crazy, but there still exists another promotional stand from Burger King’s first Toy Story promotion, and I’m out to find that one to complete the set.
Did not know that, thanks! I also heard they were sold in limited quantities at Canadian Wal-Marts. As if these weren’t rare enough, I think there’s a poseable variation with wires (like the original Woody dolls). A collector’s job is never done.
A smaller addition, but a welcome one nonetheless.
Three Frito Lays promotional signs from Toy Story’s theater run in 1995. The signs promote Fritos, Doritoes and Rold Gold pretzels. It seems these were displayed in a store, but thankfully survived. The colors and illustrations are great, and it’s two-sided.
I believe there’s four in the set, which means the only one missing is Woody. Hopefully I’ll get one soon.
Got some flea market finds, saving these Toy Story relics from perishing in the hot sun.
Tiger LCD game. I remember these being really big in the early to mid 90s. I remember there was also a mini keychain game where you raise your own alien. I remember these being advertised on TV. I may be wrong, but I can almost recall another one that replays the fight scene between Buzz and Woody.
As I’ve been told, this lunch pail and thermos combo is an England exclusive.
Finally, I think this was one of the most interesting finds; sealed Toy Story candy from Japan (1997). Yes, the candy is still in there, but I don’t feel like opening it up haha.
The guy also had a display box of Slinky keychains from the first movie, but most of them were gone, and it looked pretty beat. He also had a Buzz Lightyear of Star Command nightlight and some newer Toy Story items, but I mainly collect from the first movie.
I’ve never thought of that, however, it’s still sealed pretty tightly. I may break the seal someday, but only if I absolutely have to.
Also, here’s a local pickup: 1996 Toy Story lithograph from the Disney Store. Strangely enough, it came in the package for a 1995 Cinderella lithograph; not sure if it was purchased like this, or the original owner mixed it up. Either way, it looks absolutely stunning in person.
Not sure how limited the set was (it isn’t numbered). Also there’s an animation glitch in this scene (it’s probably hard to see in the picture); Woody’s jeans are going through his boots on the right side.
This is big, fellas. I already got the second Burger King display in excellent condition, but this is the first. I don’t know if there was another made for the first line of regular toys, but either way, this is a rarity. $100 is borderline acceptable for this type of thing; obscenely rare, but rough shape. Either way, I’m gonna try to get this in the collection.
Hey, I remember finding a lithograph at a rummage sale (only it’s for A Bug’s Life)!
I used to have an old Toy Story collection of toys years ago when I was younger…now I am trying to find ways to restore it.
(Gotta catch up on my merchandise collecting of Pixar stuff since realizing my big mistake just a few years ago–but I’m stuck with finding such things on nowhere but the Internet, because it’s so hard to find around here!)
Anyways, I think those are interesting collections. (Nice LCD game you got there, Dinoco.
Just to update, I have acquired this piece, and I’m glad I did (pictures forthcoming). It looks better in person, and repairs will make it look nicer.
I’m pretty sure there were only two types of these made (one for the theatrical run, one for the home video release). I’m glad to be one of what must be very few people to have both; there’s not many of these things left out there.
Embarking on a full-scale restoration: the cardboard has been warped over years of incorrect storage, so thin boards will be used to reinforce it and put it back to its original shape. The entire thing was disassembled, and the original plastic screws were removed, after much of the cardboard around them was ripped. Thankfully, aside from being bent, the cardboard is in pretty good shape, and it should display well when it’s done. I’ve also realized that there was a cardboard standee of Buzz that attached to it (evident by the cutout of his foot), but that has long since been lost. Maybe I’ll try to recreate it someday.