Article Archive for April 2011

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 2: CARS Buying Guide, Matrix & Checklist
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 22 April 2011
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With the 5-Packs post earlier today, we are now about 75% through all the available versions in ways to buy CARS 2 CARS. This checklist is shrunk down to fit our template but if you click on it to download or open in another page or tab, you’ll see it at a more readable size. […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 2: Toys R Us Exclusive 5-Packs
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 22 April 2011
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In addition to everything else, there are 5-packs that are TRU exclusives. While the 3-packs and Target racing 4-packs do not seem to contain any exclusives not available in another format, the same cannot be said about the 5-packs. Each box contains one exclusive CAR FOR NOW. There are additional TRU 7-packs that are only […]

Disney Pixar CARS 2: More Diecasts to Add to Your WANT List
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Posted in Advertising, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 22 April 2011
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For better or worse, other than the Double Decker Bus, none of these are scheduled for the initial wave of releases but you might as well convert your 401k to cash money now for liquidity and an easier transaction at the register down the line. Say hello to the Brits! The Queen … Good luck […]

Cyberdyne Systems – Self Aware – Attack Mode April 21, 2011
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Posted in Computing on 21 April 2011
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Skynet was now implemented on April 19, 2011 and will begin its attack against humanity on April 21. Of course, how many realities and timelines are there now in Das Terminator (s) movies & TV series … 12 Other Sci-Fi Dates to Fear … via LA Times. Fortunately we dodged this already … HAL became […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Pirate Mater, Goofy Mater & Lightning Mickey Ordering Info
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 21 April 2011
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“Rob (My 6 Kids)” was kind enough to do a little research on how to order them if you don’t live near Disneyland-Disney World. Pirate Mater – stock number # 400-002596196 – $9.95 McQueen-Mater – 2 pack – #400-002596127 – $19.95 Regular ground shipping and handling within the continental United States is according to the […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Barry Diesel Unboxing – Pulling In
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 21 April 2011
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“John H.” looks to be first to receive his Barry Diesel – available only on MattyCollector. The Matty white box. In the prototype, he looks vaguely green but clearly below is the photo supplied by Pixar as to what he should look like so Mattel followed suit. Size comparison … Back of the box … […]

For Those Who Care: Batman – Yalie …
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Posted in comics on 20 April 2011
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“But now Yale has emerged with the ultimate trump card, a newly discovered alum who may be fictional, but who could beat up any of the other nerdlings that Yale’s rivals can dig up: Batman.” Via NY Magazine. Speaking of New York, can you name the 6 Division I schools within the boundaries and boroughs […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 2: Buying Check List & Matrix
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 20 April 2011
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This version includes an updated to the singles that should be available by the time the film opens on June 24 so some of the new additions might not be part of the first wave available on May 16, 2011 but will be available soon after – including – yes, Ramone Hi-Lo though I’m not […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 2: Target 4-Packs + Revised 3-Packs
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 20 April 2011
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The Target 4-packs of (mostly) racers is continuing for CARS 2 – now simply called Racing 4-packs. Very classy looking … so do you open the singles or the 4-pack? 🙂 They seem to match the eye position and expression of the singles … The top 3 listed are in CASE A and the 4th […]

Farrah Fawcett Poster 3D as Farrah Fawcett Barbie
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Posted in Toys, TV on 19 April 2011
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Pretty impressive re-creation … now all your 1970’s posters can come to 3D life … Just like your Bruce Lee or your JJ “Dy-no-mite” Walker action figure, you’re collecting purely for the snapshot of the 1970’s thing … So what other 70’s poster from your bedroom should they bring to life as Barbie (or Ken)? […]