Article Archive for May 2018

What is it Like to Take a 911 GT3 RS Around t the Nürburgring-Nordschleife Track?
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Posted in CARS on 8 May 2018
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Well, not just drive a Porsche 911 GT3 RS around t the Nürburgring? But under 7 minutes. Great dash cam POV. “On April 16 the Porsche 911 GT3 RS set another benchmark for road-approved sports cars at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit in Germany: Porsche works race driver Kévin Estre set a lap time in 6:56.4 minutes […]

Disney Pixar Incredibles 2: Charity Screening Tickets at Pixar
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Posted in Disney Pixar on 7 May 2018
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Before every film release, Pixar holds a charity screening – so it’s a rare opportunity to get on the Pixar campus as well as a tour. The next one coming up is INCREDIBLES 2 for “Women in Animation” – June 4th – about 2 weeks before the film opens in mid June. 5:00pm – VIP Reception […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Ramone’s House of Body Art – $75
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 7 May 2018
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Thanks for he heads up, “Todd J.” Amazon has  the Precision Series Ramone’s House of Body Art at around $75 – at least 25% off the regular price … so, don’t take too long to decide … prices are going higher on the  Precision Series playsets as they sell out …  

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Lights On Sally & Luigi.
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 4 May 2018
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More fun Precision Series diecasts with headlights on. Luigi From the Precision Series playset: Disney/Pixar Cars Precision Series Luigi’s Casa Della Tires Sally from the Mattel Disney/Pixar Cars 3 Sally’s Cozy Cone Motel Playset. Right click for the full size.  

How Not to Go Trail Off Roading
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Posted in CARS on 4 May 2018
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You mean even if I get a $70k truck, I’m not set for trailing …  AND maybe spend more than $300 on tires? Be warned if you this listed for sale as “well-loved.” (might be language warning? I had the volume off). Though you will most likely curse and try and figure out how he […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Sundown, You Better Take Care, Mater
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 3 May 2018
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It’s almost like a pastel … Is it the camera or the skill of the camera operator? 🙂 Right click if you want a larger version. Precision Series Mater, of course. From Disney/Pixar Cars Mater’s Towing and Salvage  

CARS to Own: Lightning McQueen Golf Cart & Custom Street Car
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 3 May 2018
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No one on the links would mind if they got run over with a Lightning McQueen golf cart. Or Mater …. Or a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT  done up as a custom Lightning McQueen … They have a bunch of other customs – is the Landspeeder actually street legal? More pics and details HERE at Ideal Classic […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: New 3-Packs in Michigan
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 2 May 2018
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Thank for the heads up “Disney Cars Diecast Club,” and permission to use their photos. The 3-packs contain 1 Deluxe diecast and 2 singles. The Derby 3-pack with Lightning McQueen as Chester Whipplefilter (2017 singles eye position); Jocko Flocko Mack cab (scheduled as a Deluxe single in 2017 but never released in the US – […]

Joshua Smith – Serious Precision Dioramas
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Posted in Art on 2 May 2018
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Pretty amazing diorama buildings from Joshua Smith. See quarter for scale. Check out his WORK HERE.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Let Me Introduce Intro Ramone
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 1 May 2018
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Thanks “John H.” for the great pics. The last original diecast from the Radiator Springs Classic series? TheRadiator Springs (Classic) line is/was a TRU exclusive – as TRU is closing down in the next month – what happens to the remaining stock? If any? Will the remaining stock be sold off to another retailer? A […]