Article Archive for October 2011

Volkswagen Aqua Hovercraft Concept Car & Diving Scooter
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Posted in Design on 24 October 2011
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In case you’re on an oil platform and being chased by gasoline burning cars and you need to make a quick aquatic escape … Aquaman will give you a ticket so be careful. The Volkswagen Aqua air cushion vehicle runs on more than one engine. Its hydrogen fuel cell-powered primary motor runs the main fan […]

John Lasseter to Get Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
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Posted in Disney Pixar on 24 October 2011
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John Lasseter has been selected to get a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star next year. There’s no specific date but I’m guessing it’ll be just a few days before CARS Land opens next June or summer. 🙂 And Vin Diesel is on the list so it’s not exactly like getting a Nobel Prize. The full […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Christmas CARS at Disneyland
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 23 October 2011
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It looks like the Christmas singles are not only available at Toys R Us this year – “Nikko,” found some at Disneyland (at the temporary CARS Land gate kiosk). Of course, now you can get the Pirate Mater-Mickey Lightning & Goofy Mater. And there are also Finn McMissiles. Thanks, Nikko.

How to Properly Talk Texan – Talk Texas Flash Cards
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Posted in Design on 23 October 2011
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In case your moving to Texas and want to feel at home or just randomly pass yourself as Texan, here are some flash cards on “Texan” words and phrases … Included are the 26 letters and one bonus “F” card in case you find yourself in East Texas where folks call access roads the “Feeder.” […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2: Kmart CARS Day #7 Today 11 AM
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 22 October 2011
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Are you going? Are you back from the event? How did it go? How did it compare to previous times? (drop us a comment below). If you missed out – you should see plenty/enough on the shelves. Remember that some stores do not like to have too many on the pegs so if you don’t […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2: Kmart CARS Day #7 11:00 AM Tomorrow
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 21 October 2011
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What is the Kmart CARS Collector Event Day? Twice a year, Kmart stores offer EXCLUSIVE rubber tire racers. You can skip the event and buy an entire case of 20 (link below). If you prefer not to buy an entire case, the in-store event is tomorrow, Saturday October 22, 2011 at 11: 00 AM (your […]

Disney Pixar CARS 2: Disney Store 30% Sale + Free Ship
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Disney Store on 21 October 2011
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Most CARS & CARS 2 are on sale at the Disney Store. The Crabby Boat is on sale also and it’s lowest price on the Disney Store singles. So are the CARS 2 clothes (kids only). Not on sale but there’s a video showing the AppMates CARS iPad game in action.

Mr. Rain Forest Frog – Another Day At the Office
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Posted in Video on 20 October 2011
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Hope your day in the office is better than Mr. Frog … slithering boss and … … Missed it by that much …

Disney Pixar CARS 2: New On-Demand Lego Mater Short
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Lego on 20 October 2011
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It’s definitely available on Comcast’s On-Demand … (yea, I was too lazy to record and convert it so I took some photos … I think this is how the DVR worked in the 1970’s? Right? 🙂  ). It even looks like this is from the 1970’s? 🙂 You can find it in the KIDS>LEGO TV […]

Bacon Poutine – Belly Up! Time to Add the Autumn Layer
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Posted in Food on 20 October 2011
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Just use you’re regular poutine recipe, add a pack of bacon … Original Recipe Yield 4 servings Ingredients 1 quart vegetable oil for frying 1 (10.25 ounce) can beef gravy 5 medium potatoes, cut into fries 2 cups cheese curds  Directions Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep heavy skillet to 365 degrees F […]