Article Archive for September 2009

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: UK Toys R Us Promo – Up & Running
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 25 September 2009
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Good news, the TRU Buy 5 Get 1 Free CAR Promo is definitely up & running now … Looks like a nice solid selection … Thanks for the updated pics, Steven H-B! This was the original flyer – courtesy of “Rippers.” “Rippers” also sends along pics of his start … Apparently in the UK, you […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Kmart CARS Collectors Day 3 – Latest TIME CHANGE Update
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 25 September 2009
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The pre-order time has CHANGED … It is now 3 PM CDT or 4 PM EDT, 2 PM MDT and 1 PM PDT (US Time Zones) so plan accordingly. There is no word yet if international orders are accepted and they are working on determining a limit – if any. Thanks for the alert heads […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Surprise Fred Meyer Pallet
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 24 September 2009
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Mike E sends us some surprise pics – a pallet of CARS & Stuff arrives at Fred Meyer’s. Look like the most recent shipments of megasize, 3-packs and haulers – so nothing truely new but fairly recent … – good pricing though. Europeans (and Canadians) might want to make a trip to the Pacific Northwest. […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Mini’s Still Around …
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 24 September 2009
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It’s hard to say what the future will be for Mini’s in 2010 but as of now, there are stlll releases scheduled. The next CASE is CASE H and while there are obviously repeats in the case – new MINI’s will include Kathy Copter and Off Road Lightning McQueen & Off Road Sarge … And […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Mattel 1:55 CARS and Disney 1:43 CARS – How to Tell Them Apart
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 24 September 2009
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With the new Disney Store releases of some Piston Cup racers (especially hard to find Mattel 1:55 Sidewall Shine or Transberry Juice), how can you tell from a photo if it’s a Mattel 1:55 CAR or a Disney Store 1:43 scale Piston Cup racer? Of course, presuming it’s just a photo of one without any […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Mater Tall Tales New 3 Cartoons Coming …
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 24 September 2009
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Coming November 20, 2009 – the first broadcast airing of Unidentified Flying Mater – on The Disney Channel, Disney XD and ABC Family. More specific details and actual air times as we get closer. Thanks for the heads up PirateDad. “Unidentified Flying Mater,” Mater meets a cute little bucktoothed UFO named Mator, takes him out […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Lenticulars Next & Next for Lenticulars
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 23 September 2009
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Along with the 5 Lenticulars in the Kmart CASE available this Sunday’s pre-order, here are the next three cases of lenticulars. The Kmart Case will probably ship in early October, CASE C should arrive before the actual Kmart CARS Collectors Day on the 17th of October.* CASE D & E will presumably ship in late […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Sarge Boot Camp is Booty
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 23 September 2009
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It’s on the shelves! In our hearts, in the cart and in the car … Ossifer, the baby is fine – besides, this seat is for valuables … TJ – all right sized … The Boys are Here … TJ – bigger then Sven… (Sven just shown for example – not in box set). What […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Cop CARS – They Are Never Around When You Want to Buy 5
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 22 September 2009
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Apparently the gestation period of a diecast SUV is 24 months and counting … Where is the fabled Richard Kensington SUV? Besides in ‘Nikko’s’ back yard … We’ll settle for Marco Axelbender … Now that Sarge’s Boot Camp will be here nearly anyday now … REPAINT! Or Marion ‘Clutches’ McKay … Okay, we do have […]

New Carney Plastics Pixar Cars Collector Cases Review Video
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Posted in CARS, collecting, diecast, Disney Pixar, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Toys on 22 September 2009
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Hey there, TakeFiveADay’ers! It’s not a friday but here is a new video post by me about two new collector case sizes available from our good friends over at Carney Plastics! They have a killer new 35-unit singles case as well as a 14-unit haulers case now available!  Sweet!