Article Archive for February 2019

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Dirt Track Fabulous Hudson Hornet & Jet Robinson 2-Pack
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 20 February 2019
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The 2-pack Dirt Track Fabulous Hudson Hornet & Jet Robinson is here. Variant & New. Another cool Thomasville Classic race car. The Dirt Track Fabulous Hudson Hornet is a minor variant (thanks for the heads up, “Mark T.”) The wording on the tires “Dirt Track Racer,” is much bigger this year. The 2017/2018 release version. As […]

Nostalgic Trip Back to 1989 Kay Bee Toy Ads
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 20 February 2019
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Gather round kids, we used to have not just one national toy chain store but TWO!

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: New Fireball Beach Box Set with Variant Lightning McQueen
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 19 February 2019
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There is a new Fireball Beach box set at Target: They did not rename the box to make it confusing … the new one has Lightning McQueen in the 2nd position (box on top). It comes with Cam Spiner (not available as a single). HJ Hollis from the first box set has not been released […]

“Residential Complex Parking” Scale Model Masking Tape
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 19 February 2019
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Pretty cool product from Japan, you can wrap this masking tape around an object to make a scale model parking garage/building. Different varieties, you can check them out HERE.  

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mini Racer Miss Fritter 3-Pack is Out
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 18 February 2019
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Mini Racer Miss Fritter 3-Pack is Out. Derby Racer Series – not numbered. Presumably coming out as a single.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Heyday Smokey, the 2019 Variant
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 15 February 2019
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No surprise, the Heyday Smokey of 2019 is a variant but he’s much more different than just an eyelid line. Thanks for the heads up and great pics, “Mark T.” Heyday Smokey has hubcaps now. Back license plate on left and sharpr.   The eyes are positioned lower (right – 2019) – the color is […]

Disney Pixar UP – Storyboard of the Carl & Ellie Scene
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 15 February 2019
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Okay, this might make you cry but here’s the storyboard matched with the final: Get caught Up in love. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8o1h8KBphK — Disney•Pixar (@DisneyPixar) February 14, 2019

Toys R Us to Return as TRU Kids
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 14 February 2019
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“Tru Kids plans to open 70 stores this year in Asia, Europe and India. It will also have a domestic plan for the U.S. and place a large emphasis on growing the brand in the United States, but the details haven’t yet been announced.” “the new brand will focus on technology, in-store experiences and customer […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Store Pegs in Your Area
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 13 February 2019
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Does your store look something like this? Or the polar opposite? If you want to snap a pic, include your local area and a recap of Target/WM, email it to me (metroxing (at) gmail.com) and I can forward the info. I’m not making any promises but hey, it can’t get worse, right? :-/ Or if […]