Article Archive for July 2009

Hello from SDCC
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 26 July 2009
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Hello from SDCC Sunday. Things got much better yesterday so everything looks set and Martin signed a thousand boxes …

San Diego Comic Con Update Where Lines Are Like Taxes – Inevitable and Forever
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Posted in CARS, comics, Disney Pixar, iPhone, Mattel, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Toys on 24 July 2009
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Metroxing emailed me a quick snapshot while standing in queue (for our Brit friends) at the San Diego Comic Con as seen here: As it turns out, this is only the Fast Pass line.  For those that have not been there, you race upstairs to Autograph Area 8 and get your Fast Pass, you are […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: SDCC Sneak Previews I
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Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 23 July 2009
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Still busy out here … won’t be doing full posts until I get back … but here’s a brief top shelf look … Just a teaser … More to come … Lightyear Launchers … Don’t worry – full res detailed shots of EVERY CAR will be posted … front, back, etc … etc …

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Case M Mega Sized Update!
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Posted in CARS, collecting, diecast, Disney Pixar, Mattel, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys on 22 July 2009
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Bad news from Metro’s road trip to Comic Con: I just received word from Metro that the mega sized Case M which was to scheduled to include the much awaited and anticipated Richard Clayton Kensington Police SUV will NOT be included in Case M. This is a bit of a downer but there is other […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: On the Road – San Diego
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 21 July 2009
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I’m moseying down the road towards SD. So, last post before I get there 🙂 I will try and post to TWITTER: http://twitter.com/takefiveaday Or under the TWITTER button is our Twitter feed (right hand side – front page of Take5). Or TUMBLR: http://takefiveaday.tumblr.com/ Since it’s easier to add photos and such. There are two panels […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Mater Tall Tales-The CARS Are Real & Coming … Megasize
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Posted in diecast on 20 July 2009
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The Mater Tall Tales lineup are SINGLES, 4-PACKS and MEGASIZE. (click on links to see other announced case assortments). There was a rumor there would be “Movie Moments” 2-packs but just a rumor. It does look like they did NOT make it past the discussion stage which is good and bad. The good is that […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Supercharged Checklist Collector’s Guide NOW Available
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Posted in Magazine Checklist, Uncategorized on 20 July 2009
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Volume II-Issue 2 of our magazine is now available. 28 pages and includes EVERYTHING released in the US in the Supercharged Series. Just a sampling of the pages. You can get a full preview & ordering instructions HERE. It is printed “on-demand” so when you order one, they will print one. If you want the […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Mater Tall Tales-The CARS Are Real & Coming … 4-Packs
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Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 20 July 2009
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Also coming in Autumn – case assortment of the 4-packs for Rescue Squad Mater & Mater the Greater. Look for them in mid September through early winter. NOT Exclusives. Available at ALL your favorite retailer or reseller. Even available internationally … as the international group pitched these as all new to retailers internationally … versus […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Mater Tall Tales-The CARS Are Real & Coming … Singles
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Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 20 July 2009
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Case assortments … so now you know it’s real 🙂 Note: There are conflicting reports as to whether it’s 2-2 packs of the Pitty’s or 2 Nurse Kori and 4 of the 2-pack Pitty’s so we might have to wait and see but clearly, a solidly packed case in either configuration. (Kori from WM8) – […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Case E & Showgirls On Stage …
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Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 20 July 2009
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After much trial, tribulation and shenanigans, the Showgirls are finally here … And yes, it’s the Aggro McQueen … Though the back of the box shows plain ‘ole happy-go-lucky Lightning McQueen. Thanks for the great pics Amy-Bravo1616 … she found this in Arizona (presumably?). And what’s odd is Aggro McQueen is not listed as such […]