Article Archive for August 2015

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Grem & Acer in Trouble, We’re Good
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 12 August 2015
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Fun Grem & Acer in Trouble. Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” While Grem & Acer are just new expressions but it’s always great to get more Gremlins and Pacers (though of course, it’d be better to get more colors). Though it could be Sleepy Acer and trying to read small print Grem. Compared […]

Let’s Play at the KFC
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Posted in Toys on 11 August 2015
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Ah, they just don’t make ’em like they use to …   Is this some anti-capitalism shot to say KFC customers are “finger puppets?” Ā šŸ™‚ No kid wants a KFC franchise today – kids wanna learn to open a CSI Crime Scene Cleanup Franchise, right? So, you guys like the new old Colonel returning to […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Gearett Taylor Range Rover
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 11 August 2015
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Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” Essentially Mike Lorengine without a weapon. But of course, a great sculpt of the old school Range Rover … With Mike Lorengine. Some slightly different tampo decals. Queen me.   Thanks for the great pics, “John H.”

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS & PLANES: On the Pegs
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Disney Planes, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 10 August 2015
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New product is actually arriving and being pegged and shelved! “Lane Change” spotted the arrival of the 2-pack singleĀ Nat McLugnut & Michael Honksel Pitty‘s. And the “repaint” Scott Spark.   Carl P. notes that the latest PLANES Deluxe releases sport the new cards.   And if you want the Ramone House of Art Color Changers, […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Silver Racers a Big Return to Walmart
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS Toons, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Toons Diecast on 10 August 2015
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“MVN” spotted this over the front door security sensors at Walmart – meaning the silver racers are really getting a push at retail – this is a marketing option at Walmart to get a “banner” over the security sensor (in case you did not realize that’s what they were). It looks like the completeĀ 1st wave […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Amazon Has Some PLANES including Harvey
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Posted in Disney Planes Fire & Rescue, Mattel Disney Planes Fire & Rescue Diecast on 7 August 2015
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It seems to come and go at “regular” pricing. I started working on writing a postĀ last night when it went from $7.99 to $49.99 so I can’t promise what the price will be when you click in but it is back to $7.99. Harvey, the RV.   Or it’s half hidden – there are several […]

Disney Books Contest #3 + Winners of Previous Contests
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Posted in Disney on 7 August 2015
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First congrats to our newest winner, MackDaddy! Winner of the Descendants books. Send us your mailing address! Mal’s Spell Book Descendants: Mal’s Diary Descendants: Junior Novel John in MO won the previous contest – bundle below. Teen Beach 2 Girl Meets World: Follow Your Heart Fosters: Keep Your Frenemies Close Henry HuggleMonster: Huggleball Game Now […]

Guy Builds Real Griswold Truckster
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Posted in movies on 7 August 2015
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Starting life as aĀ 1984 Ford LTD Wagon Country Squire. Ta-da! You can read about it all HERE at “GriswoldFamilyVacation.”

Antacid in Spppaaacceeeeee
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Posted in Science on 6 August 2015
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Space Station Meets Antacid … You can read more HERE.

Mattel Pixar CARS & PLANES Diecast: Target Gift Packs
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Disney Planes, Disney Planes Fire & Rescue, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Mattel Disney Planes Fire & Rescue Diecast on 6 August 2015
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Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” Some of the Target 4-Packs are now listed online – coming soon? I don’t think many were in stores if they were? Disney/Pixar Cars Race Day Fan 4-Car Gift Pack #5 Disney/Pixar Cars Betting on Raoul Diecast 4-Pack   The other two 4-packs are shown here. There’s also […]