Article Archive for February 2013

Toys R Us CEO Steps Down…Sort Of
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Posted in CARS, News on 15 February 2013
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According to Reuters, the CEO of Toys R Us has stepped down but will remain as Chairman. The executive in question, Gerald Storch, is a former Target exec as well. One wonders just how much the poor stocking assortments that have appeared for Cars had to do with the decision. 🙂 This quote from the […]

Disney Pixar: Fun New Items at the Disney Store …
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Store on 15 February 2013
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Fun new Pixar items at the Disney Store … Now in stock … the Monsters University 4-Arm Hoodie. On sale for $12.99 – he’s mean but he smells like strawberries! 🙂 Some of the 1:43 CARS are on sale – 2 for $12.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Color Metallic Raoul Arrivé in La Canada
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 15 February 2013
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The Color Metallic Raoul Caroule has arrived in Canada. (Toys R Us exclusive – just like in the US). This has been available in Europe for a while so it’s finally winding its way to us … these have tended just to pop up on the shelves without much warning so when you spot it […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: New Movie Moments CASE B Arrives
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 15 February 2013
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CASE B (2-Pack) Movie Moments have started to hit store shelves … There is one carryover from CASE A – two more Nigel Gearsley & Austin Littleton … nice … “New” 2-pack Movie Moments include 3 Airport Mater & Holley Shiftwell … As far as I can tell, Mater simply has an eye position shift […]

LEGO VIP Valentine’s Day Gift
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Posted in Advertising, Lego on 14 February 2013
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“Sarah S.” got a nice free gift from LEGO … “When they love you …”

Mattel Monster High: Toyfair 2013
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Posted in Mattel on 14 February 2013
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Mattel’s first billion dollar in-house brand since Hot Wheels … Monster High® 13 Wishes Doll Assortment When Howleen Wolf® discovers a genie lantern, she turns Monster High® upside down! Creature chaos ensues, particularly when Lagoona Blue® is turned into a freshwater sea monster! But that’s not all! Along the way, the ghouls make two new […]

Happy Valentine’s Day
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Posted in Uncategorized on 14 February 2013
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Are you crying yet?

Barbie House Listed at Triulia.com – $25 Million
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Posted in Mattel on 13 February 2013
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This is the only house in Malibu with a truly unobstructed view of the ocean (after all, it only has three walls) creating the ultimate in California indoor-outdoor living with stunning views from Point Dume to the Queen’s Necklace. You can check out the page with additional info & additional photos at Trulia.com. Of course, […]

Mattel Hot Wheels Track Sets: Toyfair 2013
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Posted in diecast, Mattel on 13 February 2013
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I’m no expert on Hot Wheels but the track sets they showed off at Toyfair all look pretty cool … Hot Wheels® Team Hot Wheels™ Vertical Velocity Hot Wheels® drag racing gets big air like never before with Team Hot Wheels™ Vertical Velocity. This thrilling stunt set pits two Team Hot Wheels™ 1:64 vehicles against […]

Mattel Disney Toons PLANES: Diecast Single PLANES Revealed …
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Posted in Disney, Disney Planes, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Planes Diecast on 13 February 2013
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While we have seen the diecasts of the Big 4 PLANES, the rest were a mystery. To recap, first, the Big 4 characters … and I’m calling these the Big 4 as they’ll be pretty much available in every line extension (plastic launchers, plastic pieces in playsets and larger RC’s). The main character, Dusty. Dusty […]