Article Archive for July 2016

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Achtung, Achtung 2016 Poster Up!
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Posted in CARS World 2016, Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 26 July 2016
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What’s German for ‘better late than never?’ Thanks, “Robert G.” for the heads up from Germany. Most of the names are in English, and fun to see the German names of some of the townies & tuners. Or “Transforming” in German. There’s a quasi-higher res version HERE (thanks, Carromata95). It’s not an official upload. Maybe […]

Kmart Shutdown Imminent?
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Posted in Retail on 25 July 2016
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From Business Insider Store-level employees who spoke to Business Insider said many of the remaining 941 Kmart stores now appear to be in the midst of liquidation. Stores are being entered into numbered phases — such as Phase 1 and Phase 2 — employees said. The company has told employees that the phases are part […]

New Disney Books Contest!
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Posted in Books, Disney on 25 July 2016
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 Disney Publishing has sent along a nice assortment of fun books for kids including early sneak peeks at Pete’s Dragon. Haunted Mansion (with CD!) Pete’s Dragon – Lost Years Disney Pete’s Dragon Junior Novel Contest starts now and ends August 1, 2016 11:59:59 PM. Enter below in the comments by answering the following question. You may enter […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: 2nd Quarter Releases & Major Re-Releases Visual Checklist
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 25 July 2016
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Here’s a handy chart of the 2nd Quarter releases and major re-releases. Of course, in a year of spotty releases, it’s hard to find ’em all … a phrase everyone knows. 🙂 YELLOW indicates CARS 1 releases. GREEN indicates CARS 2 release. The last two rows are re-releases – the Piston Cup racers are flat […]

More Fun & Useful Gadgets
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Posted in Gadgets on 22 July 2016
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Pretty good deal on a fully function with app Video Monitor … Sunmy Wireless Camera 1080P Pan-Tilt Survillance WiFi Webcam Home Monitor Baby Pet Network Security with Night Vision Alarming Function If you want a curved screen  monitor for your computer? LG Class 21:9 UltraWide WQHD IPS Curved LED 34″ Monitor (34UC98) The Bluetooth Remote […]

Fun at Target
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Posted in Shopping on 22 July 2016
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Funny. Thanks, “Micheal VN.”

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Radiator Springs Cleanup Paint Job Ramone
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 22 July 2016
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Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” The detailed pics of the other 4 CARS in the Radiator Springs Cleanup box set was published yesterday. Today, the “new” Paint Job Ramone which is an amalgamation of Artist Ramone and revised Ramone. Compared to “Green” Ramone. Slightly different paint scheme. Compared to Artist Ramone, the gun […]

Fun Gadgets
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Posted in Gadgets on 21 July 2016
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If PokémonGo is draining your battery, here’s a nice boost … ALLPOWERS 15600mAh Power Bank External Battery Charger Or a nice bright light … 6 Million Candlepower LED Spotlight Of if you ever used the phrase, I could eat a horse … I Could Eat a Horse Spaghetti Noodle Pasta Measurer Tool Cool technology comes […]

The Wayback Machine – The Big Foot Board Game
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Posted in Gadgets on 21 July 2016
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I guess there was nothing that couldn’t be made into a board game? Anybody play this? You can read more at BoardGameGeek.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Radiator Springs Cleanup CARS Aisle 1
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 21 July 2016
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Thanks, “John H.” for the great photos. There’s a surprise new TRU Radiator Springs Cleanup 5-Pack. With the big nice surprise, the very hard to find lenticular classic-eye replacement Luigi with Bucket and Guido with Paint Rollers! Tar Lightning McQueen is pretty much the same as last year’s re-release with the flat windshield. Sally also has the […]