Article Archive for March 2018

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Jocko Flocko Mack Will Make You a Monkey’s Uncle
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 23 March 2018
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Thanks “John H. for the great photos. Jocko Flocko Mackis sadly hard to find. Walmart exclusive Neat tenting effect of the 3D molded tarp (missed tarping the satellite bump at the trailer front) Has outlined windshields, Mack in drag? Missing “Mack” script on sides of hood. Scheduled as a deluxe with cab only – not […]

Toys R Us Going-Out-of-Business Sale Starts March 22
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Toys on 22 March 2018
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Toys R Us Going-Out-of-Business Sale Starts March 22, 2018 – TODAY.

Amazon to Buy Toys R Us?
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Toys on 21 March 2018
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Via Inc. 

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Super Chase Metallic Cruz Ramirez
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 20 March 2018
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In Germany from Nico A,, thanks. We’ll have to see if the US case one us this “international” card or just the US nameplate.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Hit & Run are No Hit & Miss
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 20 March 2018
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Thanks “John H.” for the great photos.. Two diecasts only available in the 2-pack … Kind of easy to tell them apart … if you have that literacy thing working. Fun paint scheme. I like the 1 of 2 joke. 🙂

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Sgt. Highgear No Longer MIA
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 19 March 2018
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Thanks “Get Me Collectibles”  for the heads up & photos. Sgt. Highgear from CARS 2 was alluded to 2012 but has been out doing maneuver, he’s  finally coming home to roost. He is a SUPER CHASE however.   He’s in a case with: Dr Damage; Murphy; Frank x 2 & the Lightyear Blimp.

‘Exhausted’ Toys ‘R’ Us suppliers weigh options as huge retailer shuts
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Posted in Lego, Mattel, Toys on 19 March 2018
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How Toys R Us shutting down will make a giant hole for toy manufacturers, suppliers and new tiys coming … From Reuters. The first closeout sales might start TOMORROW – if you have a TRU GIFT CARD, better use it straight away!  And if you have something to return, you also might want to do […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mama Mia! What an Oddball Mama Bernoullli
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 16 March 2018
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“Carl P.” has discovered a pretty interesting and oddball Mama Bernoulli. Notes in italics from Carl: I was able to put my hands on one of the never released 2017 single card Mama Bernoulli numbered 6/8 of the fans series… “The plastic is completely different than what we use to see and is shaping kind […]

Goodbye Old Friend – Toys R Us
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Retail on 15 March 2018
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It’s looks like it’s over. While they will attempt to sell the chain, it seems unlikely there is a buyer (way too debt)  – anyone interested would simply wait until they are officially bankrupt (so the debts are wiped)  before buying the name – it may eventually return but most likely it will be a […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: 2018 Not so Blind, Blind Boxes
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 15 March 2018
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The 2018 “Blind Box” Lightning McQueen’s are out at Walmart. The releases don’t match the original list. But nice that they are not-so-blind. Whitewalls Lightning, Lightning McQueen with Cone, Transforming Lightning. Nature Drive Lightning, Finish Line Lightning and Dinoco Lightning McQueen (Incorrect photo,  NOT Blu Ray Lightning but just plain Dinoco Lightning). The back forms […]