Article Archive for September 2018

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mini Racers 10-Pack Next
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 14 September 2018
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Tis looks like the next Mini Racers 10-pack … Not the highest res but it looks like “new” includes a Metallic King, Dinoco McQueen, Dinoco Chick, Metallic Cal Weathers, Fishtail & Bobby Swift … or Metallic Bobby Swift?  

Where in Pangea Were You 240 Million Years Ago?
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Posted in Science on 14 September 2018
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If you ever wonder where in Pangea your house would be (240 million years ago)? Now, there’s an interactive map where you can select the year and plug in your address … ANCIENT EARTH here.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mini Racers 21-Pack at Amazon … Promised, Not Delivered
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 13 September 2018
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There is a 21-pack Mini Racers but apparently the photo is incorrect so be warned … At first, it seemed okay with 7 first-to-market/New Mini racers in the mix: Metallic Fab Hudson Hornet, Silver Chick, Silver Lightning, Glow in the Dark Mater plus the first-to-market appearance of Fillmore, Sally & Brand New Mater as Mini […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: New “Not so New” Box Sets at Amazon
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 13 September 2018
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Mattel is offering exclusive configurations to Amazon … though not exactly new but a nice gift giving set of racers … Disney/Pixar Cars Die-cast Old Generation Vehicles, 10-Pack Comes in the generic 10-pack box. Amazon has has the exclusive “frustration-free” 3-packs packaging.    

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: The Lightyear Blimp is No Al Oft
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 12 September 2018
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Thanks “John H.” for all the nice pics … The Lightyear Blimp is from CARS 3 is not Al Oft Lightyear Blimp through essentially a repaint t. Al Oft is on the left. The non gas bag potion is diecast metal. We’ve had 4 blimp releases including one from PLANES plus the original non-Deluxe Ak […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Target Stock Clearance
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 12 September 2018
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Not sure this is nationwide and not exactly a huge discount but maybe this means new stick is coming …

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: 2018 Singles Case 956N
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 11 September 2018
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Thanks “GetMeCollectibles” for the heads up on Case N. New fr 2018, Lee Revkins, Metallic Cruz & Metallic Mario Andretti. CARS 3 Lightning McQueen & Thunder Hollow singles (new to singles): Tailgate, Blind Spot & High Impact. CARS 3 racers & Sterling + Jackson Storm (not shown). CARS 2 returning WGP racers. Townies. Mario Andretti […]

Disney Pixar CARS 3: Walmart Bumper Dump Bin
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 11 September 2018
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It’s a weird design with the black “bumper” black pieces just taking up air … It’s full of 2017 cards with the “Sign + Poster” snipe cards so if you’re a completionist card collector, here’s your chance plus a few diecasts that were hard to find. From our checklist, the complete CARS 3 2017 of “Sign […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Cars 3: Light-up Tech Touch 1:55 Lightning McQueen “Promo” (eBay)
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 10 September 2018
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Thanks for the heads up & photos, “John N.” There was a 1:24 scale Tech Touch Lightning McQueen where you could control the RC Lightning McQueen by pressing the LED screen on his back window to control & program him. Apparently Mattel made a “promo” version to sell help the large 1:24 scale Tech Touch […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Amazing Custom Race Track with Stadium Lights
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 10 September 2018
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Thanks “Kazumi M.” for sending along photos of your amazing custom race track with stadium lights! Pretty impressive to build custom lights! Even with realistic fencing! And announcers get a lit-up TV booth!   What are the large scale plastic CARS? Funko? With custom lights? Super nice!