Article Archive for August 2018

How to Dial a Phone
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Posted in Gadgets on 10 August 2018
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Back in 1927, AT&T had to release a short explaining to people how to dial a phone … I guess anyone born after 1985 might need to see how phones actually worked for 60 years … well, there were push button phones from the 1960’s but you can hang onto to rotary until the 1980’s. […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mini Racers Still Bagged in the US
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 9 August 2018
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“GetMeCollectibles” has gotten in the 2018 Mini Racers singles and they are still bagged – the bags look the same but it does come with a new poster. Thanks for the heads up! Nothing really new revealed.

You Can Order a 1;1 Scale Chevrolet Hot Wheels Camaro
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Posted in CARS on 9 August 2018
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“Pairing the iconic Hot Wheels design with the exhilarating precision and power of the sixth-generation Camaro, the Hot Wheels Edition brings this iconic toy to life in a full-scale version. Available on Coupe and Convertible 2LT and 2SS models.” Well, no one is going to miss you driving down the street in this thing … More […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mini Racers 2018 Summer “New Numbering” Checklist (Updated) + Upcoming
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 8 August 2018
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Thanks “Bec G.” for the updated and corrected 2018 Mini Racers numbering … There is a new list of upcoming MINI RACERS …

Disney Pixar: Japan Disney Store “For the Birds” Plush & Cushion
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Posted in Disney Pixar on 8 August 2018
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The Disney Site in Japan has some fun things not in the US Store … from the Pixar short originally available in front of CARS. “For the Birds” plushes & cushions – pretty darn cute – of course, the short was pretty cute also. LINK HERE. The cushions.  

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Expanded Universe Fireball Beach Wave 2
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 7 August 2018
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The Fireball Beach series has 12 diecasts on the list as singles. Ten are out now as singles Lightning, Jackson & Dinoco Cruz available as singles AND in the Fireball Beach Racing 4-pack. Chase Racelott (Vitoline), and Danny Swerez (Octane Gain). Ryan “Inside Laney (Blinkr), Sheldon Shifter (Sputter Stop) and Michael Rotor (Vew Zeen). + […]

Disney Pixar CARs 3: Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Coming to Hollywood Studios
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3 on 7 August 2018
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Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” “Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, located near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, you’ll come face-to-face with racing legend Lightning McQueen, who is excited to showcase what he’s learned over the years with you – the next generation of rookie racers. Of course, as Lightning McQueen has discovered throughout his career, […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Thomasville is Funville
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 6 August 2018
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Thanks “Loic S” for the great pics of the Walmart-only Expanded Universe THOMASVILLE series. OUT NOW. Ponchy Wipeout, Fabulous Lightning McQueen, & Herb Curbler. (Ponchy Wipeout), “Reb Meeker” & Jackson Storm. *Reb Meeker is listed on the card and “the list” BUT it is an error, #36 Gasprin (PC racer next) is Floyd Mulvihill … […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Fireball Beach Racers Singles – Fire in the Hole!
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 3 August 2018
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In addition to the 4-pack (yesterday). there are 10 singles in Wave 1 (9 Racers + Mater). Lightning, Jackson & Dinoco Cruz available as singles AND in the Fireball Beach Racing 4-pack. Chase Racelott (Vitoline), Rich Mixon (Tank Coat)* and Danny Swerez (Octane Gain). Ryan “Inside Laney (Blinkr), Sheldon Shifter (Sputter Stop) and Michael Rotor […]

Porsche 911 GT3 RS Nürburgring-Nordschleife in Under 7 Minutes
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Posted in CARS on 3 August 2018
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Just in case you don’t have a Porsche 911 GT3 RS to take on the Nürburgring ring … here’s a nice dashcam video …