Article Archive for September 2013

Mars Lizard …
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Posted in Science on 20 September 2013
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It’s either a lizard or a pile of rocks that happens to look like a lizard but of course, it’s much more fun to shout LIZARD! You can see more photos at BuzzFeed.

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS Singles: It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Times of Me’h
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 20 September 2013
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If you’re lucky, there is an unprecedented amount of CARS diecast singles floating around – retailers are still receiving/moving from distribution and opening cases H, M, N, P, Q & R cases which contain CHASES, SUPER CHASES and beloved sought after releases. It is or can be a bounty of CARS …I don’t believe there […]

DreamWorks Adds Roary the Racing Car
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Posted in TV on 19 September 2013
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Dreamworks Animation has added the animated TV Series, “Roary the Racing Car” to its properties … they purchased Chapman Entertainment which also includes: “Fifi and the Flowertots,” “Raa Raa the Noisy Lion,” and “Little Charley Bear.” You can read more at Variety.com. Chapman started “Bob the Builder,” which I have heard of and watched – […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Toons Diecast: Variant Tokyo Mater Walmart Box Set
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 19 September 2013
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“John H.” sends along great pics of the Walmart Tokyo Mater Box Set which contains two variants, one of which is actually a brand new release. It was easy to lose track of all the variants and versions of Tokyo Mater especially since this version was shown off many times but after all was said […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: 2 Aisles Forward, 2 Back …
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 18 September 2013
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There are 4 diecasts available to purchase at my Target … this Francesco & Sarge escaped the clutches of the CARS aisle (with PLANES in the small kids aisle) but alas, only made it as far as the Hot Wheels/”boys” aisle a few aisles over … No, I will not buy you those, put them […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: The Metallic Series Kerfuffle
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 18 September 2013
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Okay, here’s what we do know. In 2011 and 2012, there were a series of CARS racers released in metallic paint – all as exclusives in some manner. For Kmart CARS Day #8 and #9, 10 of the 11 Piston Cup Racers were released as Silver Metallic diecast CARS (except for Rip Clutchgoneski). At TRU, […]

Rain, Giant Rock, Luck
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Posted in Internet on 17 September 2013
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Maybe next time when the kids want to stop at McDonald’s … you should stop. (it will make sense after you see this video).

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Final Movie Moments/2-Pack E Case Confirmed
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 17 September 2013
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It looks we’re getting everything on the poster for 2013.* It looks like the E Case will be the same as the international assortment.   These are in the warehouse – not shipping yet but soon. Photos below from Canada – thanks Buckland Blowouts! Lightning with Rust-eze Sign & Fred Doug Speedcheck & Palace Guard […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS & PLANES Diecast: Floor Display
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Planes, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 16 September 2013
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Coming soon to a retail store near you – probably around the time the PLANES DVD is coming out? Probably November? Comes with 48 PLANES and 12 CARS. Presumably it will be more than just Dusty & McQueen but you never know. 🙂

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Super Chase Case N Rip Clutchgoneski Metallic Surprise!
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Posted in Disney on 16 September 2013
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“Holly H.” got a very nice surprise – upgrade in her Factory Sealed Case N … The case is supposed to include a regular Rip Clutchgoneski but in all the repacking, unpacking and re-packing, it seems a Metallic Finish Rip Clutchgoneski must’ve slipped in from the “Kmart Case.” I originally thought this Gold Metallic Rip […]