Article Archive for April 2016

Abandoned in Place: Preserving America’s Space History
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Posted in Science on 20 April 2016
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There’s an interesting new book, Abandoned in Place: Preserving America’s Space History of “deactivated facilities at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station … “abandoned in place” indicates the structures that have been deserted. Some structures, too solid for any known method of demolition, stand empty and unused in the wake of the early period of US space […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mater, Lightning No Tires? No Problem
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 20 April 2016
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Thanks “John H.” for the great pics! Fun 2-pack of Mater & Lightning with No Tires. John H notes, “I think this is only the second Lightning released with the early Cars 2 paint scheme. (from the Wheel Well Motel and hanging out with Mater scenes). They overlooked painting McQueen’s rims having a yellow edge. Paint scheme […]

Contest: Fun Disney Books for the Kids
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Posted in Disney on 19 April 2016
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Disney has sent along some fun books for kids. Zootopia Read Along Zootopia Judy Hopps & Missing Jumbo Pop Anna Loves Elsa Sofia the First – Secret Library (includes eBook version) Doc McStuffins – Cuddle Me Lambie Contest starts now and ends April 24, 2016 11:59:59 PM. Enter below in the comments one of the […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Europe Checks in
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 19 April 2016
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Thanks “Gabriele M.” (sorry for the mistake!) Good to know that new CARS are arriving in Europe – nothing too exciting but they’re getting the same releases as us. A lot of stock! Thanks “Gabriele M!”

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Artist Ramone, Leave the Gun, Get a Crease
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 19 April 2016
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Thanks for the nice pics, “John H.” Artist Ramone is an interesting release. It’s weird that NURSE GTO’s name plate got attached to this. While he looks alike Body Shop Ramone (with the paint gun) from a few years back, his paint scheme decals looks very much the same but not exactly the same – […]

Star Wars: The New Canon, Wave 2
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Posted in Disney Star Wars on 18 April 2016
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The Star Wars Canon was reset so these are the ONLY CANON stories – more books and graphic novels have been released with more to come including the ROGUE ONE movie coming this December. This is the next major novel coming … Bloodline (Star Wars) Plus if you haven’t been reading the comic books along […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Brad Winmiler is a Winner
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 18 April 2016
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Thanks “John H.” for the nice pics of Brad Winmiler … he’s not very aerodynamic but is it secure. Johnny Wrenchworth repaint presumably. Another CARS 1 diecast to add to your list. Nice, thanks “John H!”

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: 2016 Poster (Sort of)
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 18 April 2016
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“Alberto A” has found this photo in the wild. While all the categories are known and all the releases, here it is in final form. Presumably it’s from Mattel but it could be from Disney but until we get it as a PDF or as an actual poster, here’s the low res version so far, […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Fillmore’s Taste In Precision Series Playset at Toys R Us + eBates Rebate & Gift Card
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 2 April 2016
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Sign up or sign in through our T5 link at eBates. After purchase, you get a rebate (for TRU, I think it’s 1%) AND for NEW MEMBERS, get a $10 GIFT CARD! Then on eBates, search for Toys R Us and then search for Fillmore’s Taste In. Thanks for the heads up, “Michael NV.”