Article Archive for 20 October 2008

Mattel Pixar Diecast CARS: Photos & Mini’s
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Posted in Advertising, CARS, Checklist, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 20 October 2008
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I know I posted my Comic Con photos of Dustin Mellows I can’t recall if I already posted these particular angled shot or these specific photos so here they are as big as can be … Appreciate the art … Ricky was also kind enough to send along the Mini’s from the Kmart CARS Collector […]

Mattel Pixar Diecast CARS: Smart Union Toy Factory – No Direct Effect on CARS
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Posted in Advertising, CARS, collecting, diecast, Financial, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 20 October 2008
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Some of you may have read about the SMART UNION TOY FACTORY closing due to the economic slowdown but as we might selfishly ask, “How does this affect me, CARS collector extraordinare?” This particular factory did not work on any CARS 1:55 diecast items. Though they are probably cursing Mattel for making them work on […]

Mattel Pixar Diecast CARS: Piston Cup Racers Autumn 2008 Update
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Posted in Advertising, CARS, Checklist, collecting, diecast, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys on 20 October 2008
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The Piston Cup Racers … 36 gem jewels of the CARS diecast line … all bundled together in the Motor Speedway of the South set … yes, many people were unable to get it when it was available but technically, all the Piston Cup racers have been released. So, the next question is whether they […]

Mattel Pixar Diecast CARS: The Cards of World of CARS
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Posted in Advertising, CARS, Checklist, collecting, Design, Film, Financial, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 20 October 2008
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While the card design changes again this autumn, for the third year in a row for those keeping track, the World of CARS banner actually continues as the umbrella name. The new singles mainline is now called WORLD OF CARS: RACE O RAMA … And now as the last WORLD OF CARS cards (without the […]

TakeFive Poll – Show Email in PROFILES? (UPDATE & Decision)
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Posted in Uncategorized on 20 October 2008
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Please vote YAY or NAY … This applies to everyone – it’s either all on or all off … this can save you time in the trading forum – everyone will know to simply check your PROFILE for email address or would you rather just keep it not visible and those who want to give […]

Mattel Pixar Diecast CARS: The Toys R Us (TRU) N20 Cola Promotions
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Posted in Advertising, CARS, Checklist, collecting, diecast, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 20 October 2008
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And yes, there will be a NEW Buy 5, Get 1 Free at TRU promotions for N20 Cola. Thanks for the scan of the flyer, “DisneyCarsFanatic.” It is NOT starting until the 26th so NONE of your purchases count yet! The 5 For 1 Promotions Website is still showing the SIDEWALL SHINE promotion but presumably […]