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Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Red Rims Mario Andretti in the Maison
By metroxing
Posted in Advertising, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, TV, Toys, collecting, diecast on 8 January 2009
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As we learned a few days ago, Mario Andretti with the correct red rims has arrived in France …

Here he is out of his plastic prison next to old/variant Mario Andretti

Not sure why it took a year …

But one more error fixed.
So he should start showing all over Europe very soon? The single version on [...]

TakeFive Community: Say Hello to PirateDad, Edge, ComixGuru, & Zach Racr
By metroxing
Posted in Advertising, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, TV, Toys, collecting, diecast on 7 January 2009
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For anyone who wants to introduce themselves, step right up and answer these questions three (or more) (or make up your own- we’re not picky other than answering the FIRST one so we know who you are)
SIGNIN NAME?
BIO?
WHEN DID YOU START?
WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT?
HOW LONG BEFORE YOU HAD CAR #2?
WHEN [...]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Haulers CASE B Shipping
By metroxing
Posted in Advertising, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, TV, Toys, collecting, diecast on 5 January 2009
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The blow by blow of the Haulers distribution situation is just another bizarre happening when it comes to CARS. The easy is never easy.
When Haulers were announced, there was much rejoicing.
CASE A was announced - 2 Mack’s, 2 Chick Hicks Hauler & 2 Gray, the Dinoco Hauler.
But then we heard that Walmart wanted CASE A [...]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Another Year, Another Era - Welcome to the Golden Age of CARS
By metroxing
Posted in Advertising, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, TV, Toys, Uncategorized, collecting, diecast on 5 January 2009
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In 2006 when CARS the diecast line was first released, it was yet another get-rich quick movie marketing scheme as planned by Disney. While a cars-based film certainly provided a much better opportunity to sell some merchandise, it was by no means a sure bet. Nevermind hindsight - all movies outside of Starwars had a [...]

TakeFive Community: Say Hello to PDAS1996 & Samurai60
By metroxing
Posted in Advertising, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, TV, Toys, Uncategorized, collecting, diecast on 4 January 2009
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For anyone who wants to introduce themselves, step right up and answer these questions three (or more) (or make up your own- we’re not picky other than answering the FIRST one so we know who you are)
SIGNIN NAME?
BIO?
WHEN DID YOU START?
WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT?
HOW LONG BEFORE YOU HAD CAR #2?
WHEN [...]

TakeFive Community: Say Hello to Roswell & Future Pixar Goddess,
By metroxing
Posted in Advertising, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, TV, Toys, Uncategorized, collecting, diecast on 2 January 2009
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For anyone who wants to introduce themselves, step right up and answer these questions three (or more) (or make up your own- we’re not picky other than answering the FIRST one so we know who you are)
SIGNIN NAME?
BIO?
WHEN DID YOU START?
WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT?
HOW LONG BEFORE YOU HAD CAR #2?
WHEN [...]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Piston Cup Racers Check List Checklist (January 2009 Update)
By metroxing
Posted in Advertising, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, TV, Toys, collecting, diecast on 2 January 2009
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Here is an updated checklist to reflect the Wheelers (revised launcher like series) plus the Kmart Day 2 CARS even though it’s not another 5-6 months away - at least you can keep track of what’s coming as announced.
If you’re not interested in being a complestist, you can make some planning & buying strategies - [...]