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Smokejumpers Grill Now Open at Disney California Adventure Park

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The all new Smokejumpers Grill is now open.

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Photo courtesy of Rebecca Taylor

 

This new quick-service location is the first phase of the Grizzly Peak Airfield addition to this land, in the space formerly known as Condor Flats. Smokejumpers Grill honors the brave men and women who fight wildfires in our California forests.

For more info visit the Disney Parks Blog

Support Pinocchio LEGO Marionette with Jiminy Cricket

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On LEGO’s official fan set submission site, there is a proposed Pinocchio LEGO Marionette that includes a Jiminy Cricket minifigure. If the project gets 10,000 supporters, then LEGO will review the set and see if it would make a viable product. Supporting a project is free so it’s a win/win for everyone. Please take a look at the project via the LEGO Idea’s website and give your support!

 

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http://youtu.be/wPvvga4oi2Y

 

Here are some more details:

  1. Working marionette of Pinocchio with control bar

  2. Pinocchio marionette is 12 inches tall

  3. Minifigure of Jiminy Cricket and umbrella accessory

  4. Display stand

  5. Extra pieces included to make Pinocchio stringless for display (LEGO could also include extra pieces to make Pinocchio’s nose longer).

  6. Set includes 837 pieces total (this may change depending on how the official LEGO design turns out). Here is a breakdown of the current piece count.
    • 667 pieces – Pinocchio (includes extra pieces to make stringless version)

    • 140 pieces – the stand

    • 23 pieces – control bar and strings

    • 7 pieces – Jiminy Cricket minifigure and accessories

Again, please visit the LEGO Idea’s website and give your support!