Article Archive for July 2012

Marvel Avengers USB Flash Drives
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Posted in Gadgets on 31 July 2012
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If you prefer your flash drive a little flashier (and spendier) …The Avengers USB Flash drives. You can also buy them individually, just scroll down on the Amazon page.

Disney Pixar CARS: Some Contents May Shift & Settle During Shipping
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3 on 31 July 2012
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“Quercy” ordered the Disney Store World Grand Prix Racers Box Set … He got a bonus. The Top Ten replies when “Quercy” pointed this out: 10) Most people pay extra to get an factory unspun Lightning McQueen! 09) Sir, this is not ours. We’re Victoria Secrets. 08) This is from the new short, “Lightning Takes […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Prince Wheeliam In a Chase Card
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 31 July 2012
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Lately, we have seen some ghastly photos of Prince Wheeliam … It turns out it’s ONLY THE LIGHTING! When it catches the light CORRECTLY, it’s actually a nice luminescent effect with the Great Britain Union Jack flag plus other design elements. It’s only when you crank on the lights to show it off, it looks […]

Belkin Wemo IOS iPhone iPad Home Automation
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Posted in Gadgets on 30 July 2012
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Now, you can set up home automation with just a couple clicks on your iPhone or iPad. Use motion to turn electronics on or off – from anywhere You’ve already got everything you need: WeMo works with your existing Wi-Fi router and any Apple iPod touch, iPhone, iPad – iOS v5 or higher. Modular system. […]

Disney Pixar CARS: Disney Store Stealth Mater Chase
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Disney Store on 30 July 2012
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“Grinnin’ Cheshire” sends us great new pics of the next Disney Store CHASE CAR – Stealth Mater. I could not actual figure out when “Stealth Mater,” appears?   Should he be invisible? Thanks for the nice pics, “Grinnin’ Cheshire!”  

Disney Pixar CARS: Disney Store Europe Lightning Series Revealed
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Disney Store on 30 July 2012
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Thanks to the sleuthing powers of “David V.,” we can rest a little easier. The Disney Store Country Flag Lightning McQueen series is 1:43 scale. So, if you are a Mattel 1:55 series collector, you can relax and the nightmare thought of chasing down an Isle of Man Lightning McQueen to trade for a Lichtenstein […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Ultimate Chase Long Ge & Singles Case H
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 29 July 2012
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Thanks “Nikko” for cracking open your Ultimate Chase! Yes, you get one in every singles CASE H. Nikko has once again increased the value of your sealed CAR. 🙂 Nice tampos. And a nice subtle upgrade as Max Schnell has been upgraded to a unibody, so has Long Ge. Note the original prototype photo on […]

Philips TwinPlay 9-Inch Dual Screen In-Car Videoviewer
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Posted in IOS on 29 July 2012
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If you need to provide entertainment for the kids on your summer roadtrip and maybe you don’t want to give them an iPad just yet, here’s a nice solution from Phillips. For $199, you get TWO 9″ screens and a cupholder sized device that sends out the signal from your iPhone or iPod Touch. It […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Target 4-Pack Box Sets Update
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 29 July 2012
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With the Target CARS/CARS 2 re-launch/reset, these box sets have also returned. These two Piston Cup racers 4-packs have gotten a slight upgrade: The Ronnie Cooper (McQueen Fan Mini Cooper) is the same 2-piece face BUT Lightning Mcqueen, Jeff Gorvette and Max Schnell have ALL been upgraded to the unibody one-piece all metal diecast body. […]

Instinct App – Learn to Play a Guitar in 5-Minutes
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Posted in Gadgets on 28 July 2012
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Looks like a great concept. Instinct is a website that promises to teach you the guitar in 5 minutes. Look, try and the app gives you feedback by listening in … nice! It’s currently still in BETA so signup to get an invite. (Free for now). Rock on! You can read more at at AllThingsD.