Did YOU know this Tiggerific Tuesday Trivia about Disney and the Lionel Corporation?
In 1934, the Lionel Corporation produced a Mickey and Minnie windup handcar, which sold so well (at $1.00 each) that the company was saved from bankruptcy! (Via The Ultimate Disney Trivia Book 3, by Kevin Neary and Dave Smith.) Knowing Walt’s love of trains, it’s only fitting that his company help save Lionel!
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How interesting! I definitely would have bought one!
I know my kids would have had one!
$1?! Man, I hate inflation!
I know, right?!
That is really cool, I wish souvenirs only costed $1 now! I love trains as well. 🙂
Wouldn’t that be great?!
Very cool! I wonder how much those are worth today!
There’s one on ebay for $500!
Very interesting bit of Disney trivia. Thanks!
Thanks, Dawn!
So cool! My husband collects Lionel trains, and he didn’t know this bit of trivia either! Thanks for sharing!
Oh, cool! You just never know those Disney connections out there, do you?
Oh yeah! There’s one on ebay for $500!
What a cool linky! I’m glad I stumbled upon your blog. Love, love disney and trivia!
Welcome, Dawn! So glad you found us!