Article Archive for June 2016

Disney CARSLAND: New Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters Ride
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar on 9 June 2016
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There’s a new ride in CARSLAND … Guests are invited to join the excitement by hopping aboard miniature Italian roadsters, inspired by late 1950s micro cars. Each cousin performs the traditional dances of Carsoli, moving to upbeat music and Luigi’s singing in a precision-choreographed dance across what appears to be a trackless “dance floor.” You […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Sheriff & Mater
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 9 June 2016
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Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” In addition to the two more playsets coming Luigi’s Della Casa Tires and Mater’s Tow Yard, there are more singles for Wave 2 including Precision Series Sheriff & Precision Series Mater. Listed but not yet available. Besides the open hood feature, does the red light on his roof […]

Clothing For the New Lazy
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Posted in Shopping on 8 June 2016
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There’s never a wrong time for tear away pants … (well, almost) Nike Mens League Tear Away Pant Dri-FIT Basketball Pants HB Super Girl’s Full Zip Up Hoodie Buddie Built-In Headphones  

The Chuy That Got Changed …
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 8 June 2016
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The original Chuy that was supposed to come with this playset had a lift-shovel piece to push the CAR aside but was deemed too expensive so it was changed … From Martin Arriola’s prototype collection – thanks for the photos! The playset as released. The released plastic Chuy. This was the plastic El Materdor released. […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Sarge Single
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 8 June 2016
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Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” In addition to the two more playsets coming Luigi’s Della Casa Tires and Mater’s Tow Yard, there are more singles for Wave 2 including Precision Series Sarge. Listed but not yet available. It looks like the only feature is the hood opens with a detailed engine. Since Sarge’s […]

Fun Gadgets for the Car
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Posted in Shopping on 7 June 2016
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Your actual car … Cobra Electronics CPP 8000 JumPack – Jump Starter/Power Pack 180 Amp Starting Current, 360 Amp Peak Current – Jumpstarts most cars multiple times on a single charge 2.4 Amp USB Port for Rapid Charging – Quickly charge your cell phone, smartphone, tablets and other mobile devices multiple times Built-in LED Flashlight […]

A Meep-Meep Horn Car?
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Posted in History on 7 June 2016
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Can I get two at this price today? Plymouth paid $50,000 to Warner Bros. to use the Road Runner name and likeness from their Wile E. Coyote and The Road Runner cartoons (as well as a “meep, meep” horn, which Plymouth paid $10,000 to develop). Via Wikipedia. Chuck Jones outlined the 9 rules for a Road […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Daredevil Promo Spinout Lightning is a Weird Daredevil
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 7 June 2016
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Thanks “John H.” for the great photos … When the “Daredevil Garage Promotion Box” was listed, it seemed incomplete. Now that it’s out, it’s definitely weird – Amazon Exclusive? For the box that held 5 diecasts in the last release, the artwork is new but it basically contains a Spinout Lightning McQueen, 5 tires and […]

In Case You Were Unaware, Tank Has Right of Way
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Posted in Internet on 6 June 2016
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When you see a tank, pull over … it has the right of way … You can read more at SFGate.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Wheel Action Drivers
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 6 June 2016
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There is a new plastic CARS line coming – Wheel Action Drivers Wheel Action Drivers Mater. (available on Amazon). Mater’s Wheels pop out and engine rumbles to simulate on-screen action. The full lineup … plus Amazon links to more photos. Collection includes fan favorites Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sheriff, Ramone, Sarge and Doc! “Lightning McQueen’s tongue sticks out, […]