Mike Mulligan's Lego steam shovel

Mike Mulligan's steam shovel and Katy the snowplow - - both by Mike, and based on books I've read many, many times to my boys. (Mike Mulligan has the charming message that technological improvement is bad.) See also: Lego Mach 5. Via.

*Previously: Pikachu the snow plow.

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Brutal Bus, Tinman, and Speed Racer soapbox racers (and more)

Some of the highlights from yesterday's Red Bull Soapbox Derby in Los Angeles:


Brutal Bus. See also: Frankenstein soapbox.



Tinman with very prominent heart. See also: Where the Wild Things Are.



Mach 5. See also: Falkor the Luckdragon.



Chinese Lion. See also: Dark Helmet.

*Previously: Batmobile GoKart.

*Buy Brutal Legend collectibles at eBay.

Speed Racer Happy Meal Toys

Because who doesn't need some Chim Chim bling? Coming May 9. See photos of the whole lineup here.