Advantages: good model
Disadvantages: none

...When sorting out my dads possessions we discovered a couple of corgi model cars one was a model of a ford model T van with Lyons tea advertising on its side. Corgi is a Northampton firm that started making colorful pressed metal toys in 1930. In 1956 the first corgi model cars appeared. These cars are now collector's pieces. The corgi Lyons tea van that I found was made around 1985. It was made as a collector's model. These cars are not really made for young children but for those aged over 14. This model van measures 9cm long by 4cm wide it is 5 cm tall. This van is I believe a true copy of a Ford model T van. The Lyons tea van is made of a blue dye cast metal. On the side of the van are the Lyons name in gold and the company address in black. The roof of the van is white the radiator trim gold the wheels gold with black tires... Read review

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Advantages: funny
Disadvantages: none

...My husband and I watch this film on a pretty regular basis as it is always guaranteed to make us laugh. 'Van Wilder: Party Liaison' is from the makers of National Lampoon. It's the hilarious story of a college student called Van Wilder [played by Ryan Reynolds] who seems intent upon remaning a student forever. He's been at Coolidge College for 7 years so far and why should anything change? He's having a whale of a time and is most definitely the big man on campus. Van even he has his own personal assistant, Taj [Kal Penn], to help organise his activities [none of which seem to involve going to class]. Everything is going swimmingly until Van's father decides that after playing 7 years worth of tuition fees, he's had enough. How is Van going to find the money to stay in school? Why, by using all his social contacts to become a party... Read review

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Advantages: Van Damme action
Disadvantages: Lame film

...One of Van Damme's first films and he will be glad that it was. At least he hadn't gotten much of a following at that point. If he had, it would have destroyed his career! The plot is almost non-existent, set in post-apocalyptic future with a disease ravaging the American nation...scientists are close to the cure and Gibson (Van Damme) is en route to help spur them on. The action isn't too bad, but as always in these films you get the whole Van Damme kicking the living hell out of people with ease to come up against a dumb opponent at the end where he nearly loses just to put up a spirited fight back at the end to claim the victory....cliched to the hilt. I wouldn't recommend it unless you are a Van Damme follower who has yet to see this film.... Read review

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Advantages: Hilarious
Disadvantages: Don't watch if you have a weak stomach!!

...If university life was for me, the way it was for Van Wilder, I would never in a million years have dropped out (twice). In fact Van Wilder loves college so much that he's been there for a total of 7 years now. But who would? Van (Ryan Reynalds - Blade Trinity) is the most popular guy on campus, the guys want to be him and the girls want to... well I'm sure you can guess. The first scenes see a huge queue of people wanting to be selected as his personal assistant. You get the picture? This is the most recent National Lampoon movie, directed by Walt Becker. However, things start to change for Van when his dad pulls the plug on his funding. Hence a plotline of money making schemes from Van and his friends. He is the ultimate party animal, so what better way to earn money than throwing parties for others for a small fee? Not to mention... Read review

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Advantages: Very funny; good storyline
Disadvantages: None

...I don’t remember this film coming out in the cinema and don’t remember a big fuss being made when it came out on DVD either. With this in mind, I was surprised at how much people were raving about it after watching the film. Intrigued by the excitement the film was generating I decided to find out for myself what it was all about and rented it. ** Background ** Van Wilder: Party Liaison is a product of the National Lampoon brand who have previously brought you films like the “Vacation” series and “Animal House”. ** Story Outline ** Van Wilder has been in college for seven years without graduating. During his time in college he has managed to build a reputation for himself around campus where by he is respected by students and teachers alike. His parties are known for being the biggest and the best on campus and everyone wants... Read review

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...Stars: Ryan Reynolds (The In-Laws) Tara Reid (American Pie 1&2) Paul Gleason (The Breakfast Club) Running time: 89 mins approx. Having spent the better part of a decade in college, Van Wilder (Reynolds) is reluctant to leave. He has 'failed' to pass his previous exams and college is a way of life. When his father realises just how long his son has been in college, exhausting his bank balance, he decides it is time to put a halt on this in the hope Van will venture out into the big wide world and get himself a job. So with no one to fund his 'education' Van and his mates devise a plan to raise money to pay for Vans tuition. Van then becomes 'Van Wilder: Party Liason'. All of their money making schemes(including topless tutors and party organisation) manage to come to the attention of the college newspaper... Read review

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Advantages: super toy
Disadvantages: ?

...Postman pat, postman pat, postman pat and his black and white cat, Tra la la la lalaaaaaa tra la la la laaaaaa la . Sorry I was getting carried away as I played with one of Adrian's Christmas toys I think all children must recognise the character postman pat and most adults too. Who does not know the theme tune? There are many toys with this favourite TV character. Children love toys of the characters they are familiar with, even if they have not seen the TV programmes. They see the postman delivering their letters. Today I am going to tell you about one of Adrian's toys, his other grandma bought it for him. It is a postman Pat friction van This toy is made by born to play and is available at babies are us for £8.99. I have seen it on elsewhere at the same price. Just looked in the early learning centre it is there for £9... Read review

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Advantages: safe family carrier
Disadvantages: none

...astro van high roof conversion van! for a full size luxury family carrying vehicle the astro van has every thing, from gorgeous leather seats to full video and dvd entertainment. dont be put off by the big 4.3l vortec engine its a pure pedigree with fuel economy around the 23 to 28 mpg mark same as a shogun 2.8 but the quality of the ride out ways the economy. from the first moment you sit in the astro the feel of the vehicle suggests quality with all the switches and controls in easy reach of a some what laid back driving position(fully adjustable by electrics) and the power of the vehicle is phenomenal very like the ride you get on a jumbo jet so smooth. transmission changes flow with no noticable jerking this is truly a long distance vehicle and with all wheel drive it has the ability to take on many varied types of terrain. another... Read review

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Advantages: Dick Van Dyke is a LEGEND!!!
Disadvantages: This shows my weirdness...

...--------------------INTRODUCTION-------------------- Ever since I was young I've had a love for Dick Van Dyke... why? I have NO idea. He's just so... great! However, this love has grown even more throughout my teens. Now I have quite an obsessive personality. I don't stalk people or anything, but there are certain famous people I actually love... Dick Van Dyke being one of them. Other famous people I have an obsession with, in order of obsession, are: -Matt Bellamy (Muse frontman, and hint the Ciao name) -Sigmund Freud (Famous deceased psychologist and leader of the psychoanalysts) -Morrissey (Smiths frontman and solo artist) -Conor Oberst (Bright Eyes musician and Desaparecidos Frontman) -Dick Van Dyke (actor who appears around here in the list) -Rufus Wainwright (Solo Musician) -Alex Turner (Arctic Monkeys frontman) -Jeff Buckley... Read review

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...In 1998 Van Roost became the first Belgian player to be ranked in the world's top 10 after back-to-back wins over Venus Williams and Martina Hingis. 1998 was definitely her best year on the circuit as she won at Auckland and was a finalist at Hobart, Paris, Linz and Madrid. Despite that she does not seem to have realised the potential which saw her nominated as the 1992 WTA Tour's most impressive newcomer The 27-year-old crashed out in the first round at Wimbledon this year and got only one round further in both the Australian Open and the French. Van Roost will do well to add to her record of reaching two Grand Slam quarter-finals, especially as she has yet to progress beyond the third round at the US Open.... Read review

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