Article Archive for 6 January 2009

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Mini 6-Packs Arriving …
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 6 January 2009
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While a photos of these were released a few months, they have definitely stepped up the design of the packaging and in this case have gone all out for the Mini’s … Mattel definitely didn’t skimp or just “made do.” It’s impressive that they specifically design individual and custom display boxes for each and all […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Race ‘N Rescue Mini Playset Review
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 6 January 2009
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Niki P. was kind enough to write a review for us … When I opened the package the playset was being held in place by those plastic tabs that they now are using with the haulers and Shake and Go toys.  The inside back of the box has a back drop looking down the main […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: How To Get Sign Off on the Apple Mac iCar
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 6 January 2009
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In honor of MacWorld’s keynote today, why and when we should get the Apple Mac iCar re-released along with his Pit Crew in a beautiful box set. A few days ago, we covered why the Mac iCar is not on the re-release schedule. Briefly, there is no ‘legal’ reason in the way people use the […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Target Team Haulers (DCPI Update)
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 6 January 2009
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A nice new addition to the CARS lineup – an exclusive at Target, new box sets featuring a Hauler, the Piston Cup Racer & a Pitty. Camera phone look at the first three from Bill H. – thanks. Carsmama sent us some nice pics of Chick out of the box … The nice new look […]