Disney Infinity

Disney's Infinity video game was released over the weekend. We spotted the game at Walmart and Toys "R" Us. I'm going to be adding links to this post as we find them.

• The Guardian
• ABC 4 - Featured Story 
• http://instagram.com/disneyinfinity# 
• Suz's Instagram: SuzStory from the release night at Walmart 
• SuzChirp Twitter: From day 1 release at Toys "R" Us
• Penny Arcade Comic
• Good Morning America: "Worlds Collide in Disney Infinity"
• Clear Lightning car on eBay
• http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-360/disney-infinity 

Suz

The Pixel Painter

Hal Lasko, better known as Grandpa, worked as a graphic artist back when everything was done by hand. His family introduced him to the computer and Microsoft Paint long after he retired. Watch the video here; http://vimeo.com/70748579.

Jeep Update 7/10/2013

I had the state safety and emissions check done last week.  Failed on both tests, the lower ball joint on the left side needed to be replaced and the emissions at a 2500 RPM were too high. 

Monday I took the Jeep to The Little Garage and they replaced the ball joints and tuned up the carburetor.  The Jeep passed both the safety and emissions tests.  A quick trip to the DMV this morning and I got the stickers for the license plate and my new vehicle registration.

Here’s a picture with the “HAVOC” license plates that I had on my first vehicle in 1987.

The first break down...

On the way home today the throttle cable snapped. Time to call AAA for a lift home.

Jeep Update 6/22/2013

It's now a two seater!!

It needs some seat covers too. One of the last items on the to do on the mechanical list is replace the parking brake cable. It's on order and should be here next week. So soon the fun part starts, body work... getting it ready for a cool paint job.

Jeep Update 6/20/2013

The Jeep is off the stands and ready to roll! Here it is, the first time I started it up and drove it. This video was taken on 6/12.

I have been driving the Jeep for a few days now. The engine rebuild shop said to put 300 miles on the engine with the "break-in-oil" and then to change it. Seems to be running well. I had a new muffler installed on 6/19 so the exhaust fumes won't kill anyone. :) The old muffler was like Swiss cheese. Some funny looks come my way when I pull up next to people in the Jeep. A few comments about how cool it is or just some big smiles.

Jeep Update 6/12/2013

I'm just going to post some of the latest pictures.... things are coming along quite nice.

Jeep update 6/2/13

The "new" fenders and grill were soda blasted and primered. Starting to put the headlights and radiator back in. 

And the engine now has most of the hoses attached. 

Just need to paint the air cleaner, install the fan and fan belt. 

Everybody Needs a Hobby...

The DIY Piano-Bicycle

Creating Disney Infinity: The Toy Box

Jeep update - Sunday 4/28/2013, THE ENGINE STRIKES BACK!

Step 1. Start with a "clean" Jeep to work on.

Step 2. Hook up the transmission and get it ready to lift.

Step 3. Lift.  We had to jockey around moving the A Frame and get some other crap out of the way, but we are almost there.

Step 4. BAM!!!! Two bolts on the transmission, two on each motor mount and BAM, your rebuilt engine has just be installed.  This feels like a major step, each weekend when we have worked on the Jeep things are moving forward, but getting to this point is a big deal for me.

Step 5. Next on the to do list... fan, lots of hoses, distributor, spark-plugs, wires, etc. 

Last update from Saturday 4/27 on the Jeep... its a few hours of video compressed to about 1 minute and 40 seconds. Looks like we move at light speed and stand around most of the time. :)

Sleeping Dachshund

He really likes the meditation cushion. Guess it's peaceful.

The Jeep Engine

Some photos from today's Jeep work.

Dad and me sorting the nuts and bolts... 

Suzanne took this picture, the engine is on that stand, that's the bottom of the engine where the oil pan goes.  The pic below this has the oil pan (it's painted blue) attached.

Jeep update -- the engine

The engine is coming together nicely. This big gear is the flex plate. On Sunday we are planning to hook up the torque converter and then the transmission. If all of that goes well we will mount the engine back in the Jeep on Sunday as well.

I ordered the fenders this week and a few other small needed parts.  Should have them later this week, each weekend we are getting closer to taking it for the first test drive! :)

Jeep Update - 4/22/2013

About three weeks ago, we replaced the Master Cylinder. I snapped both brake lines removing them from the old master cylinder so Dad made new ones. 

We replaced all of the wheel cylinders and brake shoes.

I had the drums turned at a local shop. As of 4/22 almost all of the brake work is done. I still need to change both brake hoses so it will pass the safety test. I got new tires from at Discount Tires about two weeks ago. They are back on the Jeep as well.  

The engine is back. I painted a few of the parts that still need to go on, I'm hoping we will be able to get the engine installed this coming weekend. On 4/13 we took the Jeep for the car wash for a bath and got most of the dirt and grease off. This should make installing the engine a little better, less dirt raining down. :)

I had Six States Distributors rebuild the steering gear box, so you don't have 24" of play when making a turn (its like driving Mr. Toads Wild ride at Disneyland). I still need to order both fenders and a few other smaller parts.  

Suz & Em's Trip

Pics from our trip to California. Days: 1 & 2

Disneyland: checked out the new Carsland which was cute, hoping to catch it after dark today, Em said the lighting ceremony is neat. Tow Mater's ride is fun, kinda like the tea cups.

The next day we had lunch at the Tam O'Shanter where Walt Disney used to eat. We actually got to eat lunch at his table. He made the plans for Club 33 there.

Went to the Hollywood Forever cemetery to pay our respects to the two Ramones (Dee Dee and Johnny) who are buried there. Em kissed Dee Dee's grave as is traditional (I only blew a kiss).

Tried to get up to the Hollywood sign but decided to turn around at a dirt road to a horse ranch.

The Green Day concert was awesome!!! We saw how big city venues work. After a trip thru Hollywood traffic for more parking $, one wrong line, two trips to the car (dropping off backpacks and camera), we were patted down and allowed to present our tickets to get in.) The music was great and Billie Joe was super interactive with the crowd.

Suz & Em

Jeep update for March 2013.

It's been a while since I posted anytyhing.  Work has been really busy.  The game we are working on Disney Infintiy is keeping everyone super busy and the cold weather we had late last year put a stop to working outside. So with warmer weather coming and the game getting to the final stages I have a little more time to start working on the Jeep again.

The radiator has been fixed up!

I packed up the engine last weekend (3/3/2013) and got it ready for the rebuild. Pro Machine Shop is doing  this work, I dropped off the engine on Monday and should have it back in a few weeks.

They will clean it up and do the complete rebuild.

Disney INFINITY

INFINITY, the game that the Avalanche studio has been working on, was announced by Disney at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on January 15th. Everybody at the studio has been hard at work and it shows. Good work everybody! To see what the game is all about (creative play with toy figures that are also in the video game) watch the video above. To read more about the game you can visit the following links:

The Disney INFINITY website (When you visit the site wait through the video or close it with the "X" in the top right corner, then you will get to the website)
https://infinity.disney.com/#!/game

Inside the Magic
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2013/01/disney-infinity-video-game-unveiled-to-be-cross-platform-toy-box-with-character-figurines/

"Play is creativity and creativity is play" - John Lasseter at the INFINITY announcement.

The game will be coming to the Wii, Wii U, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Mobile and online - cross platform.

Suz