Article Archive for June 2018

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Rollin’ with Rollin’ Raceway (Updated)
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 22 June 2018
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Thanks for the heads up, “Bec G.” In Australia now – coming to the US soon. Rollin’ Raceway for your Mini Racers.     Cute. The Australia box only shows Lightning as the included vehicle – the US photo might be prototype with Jackson & Cruz so we won’t know for certain until it comes […]

Darth Vader V. Buzz Lightyear (Short)
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Posted in Disney on 22 June 2018
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Impressive.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3; Quick, Scatter for Stu Scattershields
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 20 June 2018
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Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” A very limited release in 2017* – hopefully it returns in 2018 with a general release or like some diecast characters, it may take another 5 years. 🙁 *Not counted as a 2017 release, too limited. In case you didn’t realize the pieces tab together. Yep, it hauls.

The GM Motorama Exhibit 1956 (Video)
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Posted in CARS on 20 June 2018
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The GM Motorama Exhibit of 1956 looks to the vast distant future of 1976.  🙂 Some things are finally coming true in 2018 … self driving, sort of just like in the video. There is SIRI though in the video, it’s a guy in a jumpsuit sitting in a air traffic like control tower. And […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Mini Racers Variety 5-Pack Arrives in Australia
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 19 June 2018
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Thanks “Bec G” for the heads up & photos. The Mini Racers 5-Pack has one early release diecast, Rust-Eze Cruz Ramirez There is a sale at the retail chain, BIG W. A new playset is coming.

Felix Hernandez Diecast & Toy Photography
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Posted in Toys on 19 June 2018
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We probably can’t reach his skill level but it’s fun to see how it should be done … There are also videos on his website.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Fireball Beach Singles – Not so Sandy But Beachy Variants
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 18 June 2018
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Thanks for the heads up and nice photos courtesy of “Dale W.” The Fireball Beach upcoming singles are not the “sandy” look of 2017 releases but they are variants/expanded universe versions as the tires are encrusted with sand on the tires & mud splashes – a much more realistic look than the “sandy” CARS releases with […]

TakeFiveADay.com – How to Fix Your Browser to Avoid Re-Directs
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Posted in Internet on 18 June 2018
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For those trying to access TakeFiveADay.com and getting a re-direct, it is NOT US. It is your browser being “hijacked.” You can clear your browser first and see if that helps: Under CHROME, select CLEAR BROWSING DATA. You probably want to UNCHECK PASSWORDS or the AUTOFILL DATA if you want your name/address to be saved […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Micro Racer + Launcher
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 14 June 2018
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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3 Micro Racer + Launcher – coming in the next 12 months? That’s as far as anyone can narrow it down. They should be around $5 at retail. Lightning, Cruz, Fabulous Lightning & Jackson Storm, all released – launcher portion all new.  

Target Hot Wheels Event – Changing of the Guard?
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Posted in Mattel on 12 June 2018
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Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” Target is holding a Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary event this Saturday, June 16 from 10am–1pm. Thus seems different than the Hot Wheels events at Kmart which worked like the CARS Day events? I believe like the CARS Day Events, each store got exclusives cases, a drawing and you got to open and […]