Article Archive for February 2013

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Erik Laneley Error – AWK-WARD!
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 19 February 2013
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“Toyfountain” sends along pics of a pretty big error … apparently Erik Laneley is NOT supposed to a Honda but really a Fiat 500 … Could’ve fooled us … They did get the underplate correct. Yea, if you look correctly in the screenshot, it’s a Fiat 500 … In a strange twist, Mattel has updated […]

Dreamworks Turbo The Snail: Now Coming to Your Netflix
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Posted in Advertising, Film on 18 February 2013
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Netflix has teamed up with DreamWorks Animation to create an original kids’ series based on the studio’s upcoming feature film, Turbo. This will be the first kids’ series created by Netflix. “Netflix boasts one of the largest and fastest-growing audiences in kids’ television. They pioneered a new model for TV dramas with ‘House of Cards,’ […]

Marvel & Vans Sneakers & High Tops …
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Posted in Advertising, comics on 18 February 2013
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Vans and Marvel Entertainment are planning a footwear collection that will feature Marvel Super Heroes on limited edition sneakers at Journeys stores in the U.S. The collection will launch this month with Iron Man and Spider-Man styles for adults, kids and toddlers. A second release featuring The Avengers will arrive in March. Via Marvel.com

Disney Infinity: Disney Pixar CARS Play-Set & Game Pieces
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar, Video Games on 18 February 2013
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While the original trailer showed glimpses of Radiator Springs and CARS Characters, it’s now doubly official with announced CARS gamepieces. There are 4 worlds announced: Pirates of the Caribbean, Incredibles, CARS & Monsters University. Presumably Phineas, Toy Story & Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas are coming next. Without going into huge detail, you are a […]

Zulily CARS Sale
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 17 February 2013
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Zulily which has a lot of cute and fun items for kids always on sale – they have a nice bundle on CARS books. (Sign in or sign up to view the deals). Just look under NEW TODAY > DISNEY CARS And some recent play sets and track sets.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Micro Drifters Fast-Flip Raceway – Still to Come
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Planes, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 17 February 2013
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And flips over … This is the “Disney•Pixar’s Cars Micro Drifters™ Fast-Flip Raceway” track set With a press of a button the action is started, launching vehicles around Willy”s Butte, where they can race, drift and swarm – just like in the movies. Time it right, and the set will flip to reveal the Piston […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: John Lasseter JL CARS
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 17 February 2013
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In this case, JL is not just short for John Lasseter but short for Jealous. 🙂 ToyFountain sends us some great photos of his JL CARS (also short for early and very hard to find). The Top 5 Rarest Promotional CARS. Only given away to the Crew & Staff working on CARS 2. Maybe only […]

Entertainment Earth President’s Day Sale
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Toys on 16 February 2013
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EE is having a President’s Day Sale on In-Stock items … lots of fun stuff … And lots of weird and wacky stuff like a Minecraft magnet set. And while there are not a lot of CARS product in stock right now, there are some individual Toons.  

Mattel’s New Franchise Launch: Max Steel
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Posted in Mattel, Toys on 16 February 2013
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Well, I guess – technically a relaunch … Mattel is pining high hopes on the relaunch of Max Steel in the US. The website is live and the animated series on Disney XD will start airing in a few months. Here is the main series … “MAX STEEL™ Turbo Team-Up* Figure Assortment/Basic Figure Assortment – […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Walmart Endcap + Hydro Yacht Boat
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 16 February 2013
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The new Walmart Endcap “reset” is not exactly an Earth Shattering, Get in the Car Now, Run to WM showcase of CARS … Not the most attractive configuration plus re-using the clearance sign doesn’t help. “Lane Change” sends along a better pic – looks like his WM got a mix of B & C – […]