Diecasts & Toy Vehicles

A stowaway aboard SpaceX's first mission to launch astronauts to the International Space Station may have set a new record — the most sequins to enter Earth orbit. Formally revealed a few hours after Saturday's (May 30) launch, but spotted mere seconds after NASA crew members Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley began to circle the planet on SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft, the sparkly third passenger sent "tremors" across social media. "We did end up with one stowaway on board our vehicle when we launched today. It was not just Doug and I who accomplished the launch here," said Behnken, addressing the reported sighting of a blue and pink creature on the ship. "We do have an Apatosaurus aboard." Related: SpaceX's historic Demo-2 astronaut mission: Full coverage A long-necked, four-legged dinosaur that walked the Earth during the late Jurassic period 150 million years ago, the Apatosaurus had now achieved spaceflight. Or at least a sequin-covered d

Toy Story 4. PC: Courtesy MACC. Starry Night Cinema DRIVE-IN EDITION TOY STORY 4 To Be Featured Movie Two Shows – June 5 & 6 – in the A&B Amphitheater, Gates 6:30 p.m. | Film 7:30 p.m. Advance registration required via the MACC Box Office Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents another of their free nights under the stars with another Starry Night Cinema screening but this time in a first-ever Drive-In Edition that will feature the Disney Pixar film, Toy Story 4. In light of the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions and required social distancing, the MACC has created this opportunity to welcome members of the Maui community back for one of its signature outdoor events. The Toy Story 4 showings take place in the MACC's A&B Amphitheater Friday night, June 5 and Saturday night, June 6. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. and the film starts at 7:30 p.m. nightly. As with all Starry Night Cinema events, admission is free, however, due to the special vehicle logistics required, advance regist

Drive-by birthdays. Drive-by weddings. Drive-by graduation ceremonies. In this time of social distancing, the car has become a protective skin for offline human interaction. Now it's also becoming a vehicle for experiencing art. This weekend in Los Angeles, aficionados deprived of gallery openings and museum exhibitions will have an opportunity to see dozens of artworks while driving. All of the art will be outdoors, much of it site-specific and timely in terms of subject. Genres range from painting and sculpture to projection and performance. There is no admission fee. A map is your ticket. Drive-By Art was conceived by the artist Warren Neidich, who curated the first run along Long Island's Route 27 earlier this month. The Los Angeles edition, which involves a team of curatorial collaborators, is considerably more extensive. (The first half took place last weekend.) The expansiveness is appropriate, given the city's notorious automotive culture. It also facilitates

Summer is three months of sun-drenched, peach-scented heaven where the rosé flows and frequent grilling keeps your stovetop clean. But if you're a parent, you have your work cut out for you. Namely, how the heck are you supposed to keep your kids occupied? (And preferably outside, so your body can drink up the vitamin D it so badly needs.) Well, friends, we have a few summer-saving secrets to share. In fact, we have 30 of 'em. We've spilled them all in our roundup of the best outdoor toys for kids. RELATED: Everything You Need for an Epic Backyard Camping Adventure THE BEST OUTDOOR TOYS FOR TODDLERS 1. Little Tikes First Slide Best Slide The playground is every toddler's paradise, so it's no surprise that the best way to please your daughter this summer is by putting a piece of playground equipment in your own backyard. This sturdy slide has a short ladder so even wobbly wee ones can safely learn how to climb, and it can be placed in a toddler pool to keep her cool

(NBC News)  Despite the downturn of American retail in recent months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, families hunkered down at home have splurged to stay entertained. The toy industry saw a 22-percent spike in sales in April, driven by demand for family-friendly toys such as craft kits, puzzles and board games. Hasbro, which saw an overall loss this quarter, said its game sales still surged more than 40 percent. "We're seeing it across every category from preschool gaming to kid gaming, adult gaming, family gaming," says Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner. Families grappling with canceled sports and summer programs are turning to their backyards to stay active and busy. Sales of outdoor toys, pools and playground equipment is up 51 percent over the same period last year according to NPD Group. "We're seeing here huge growth in these classic categories like skateboards and scoote