Article Archive for June 2020

POP Art Artists And Their Famous Artworks
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Posted in Art on 29 June 2020
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POP Art was a movement that developed in the mid-20th century. It utilized elements from popular culture including advertisements, magazines, product logos and mass media to challenge traditional notions of art. It also employed satire to question the consumerism and industrialism of American culture. Some of the most iconic contributors to the POP Art movement and […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Pixar Parody “Drive In Classics”
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 29 June 2020
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Thanks, “Samuel K.” for the great photos. The Pixar Parody diecast CARS are back – most have not been seen since 2008 to 2010-ish … there are 7 releases – Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Hamm, Flik, Mike Wazowski, Sulley, and P.T. Flea The only Pixar parody CARS not in wave 1 is Yeti, the Abominable Snowplow […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mini Racers Preview – Next Gen Leak Less George New-Win
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 26 June 2020
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Thanks, “Bec G.” for the heads up … Mini Racers Preview – Next Gen Leak Less George New-Win … It looks like it’s in a new 10-pack, presumably the early look exclusive … the last 10-pack was on Amazon – though no new 10-pack listed so it’s still hard to say.

Experts Call for Regulation: Botched Art Restoration in Spain
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Posted in Art on 25 June 2020
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Immaculate Conception painting by Murillo reportedly cleaned by furniture restorer … you usually have to pay $3 from Goodwill for quality art like this … Of course, you can never beat the original botched restoration … You can read more at THE GUARDIAN.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Superfly is Super AND Fly
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 25 June 2020
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Thanks, “Mark T.” for the great photos. Superfly available as a single (no rubber tires, no accessory but with the eyelid line …)     The 1st release also seems to have the painted back spoiler base while the newer one has the “look” of bare wood. The carburetor cap seems to be black now […]

See the THE LAST SUPPER in Original Detail …
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Posted in Art on 24 June 2020
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Now, this is a COPY of The Last Supper … “The painting was likely done shortly after—if not at the same time—as Leonardo’s masterpiece, which lives at the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan … whereas Leonardo’s artwork was painted in tempura and oil on a wall—an experimental technique at the time—the facsimile […]

NASCAR Corey LaJoie is a REAL LIFE Lightning McQueen
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 24 June 2020
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When Bubba Wallace ran out of gas, #32 Corey LaJoie gave him a push to the pits – nice! As he notes: “Learned it from Lightning⚡️” CLASS ACT! You can check out his Facebook post. AND even more fitting as Bubba Wallace drives the #43 now for Richard Petty.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: It’s a Sign, Lightning McQueen with Rust-Eze Sign
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 23 June 2020
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Thanks, “Mark T.” for the great photos! Lightning McQueen with Rust-Eze sign is back … with the eyelid lines … The sticker on the sign looks pretty much the same. I’m presuming the hook that attaches to the tires is the same but as with a plastic attachment, it might be vaguely different. The original […]

Leisurely Cruise at 179 MPH (Video)
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Posted in CARS on 22 June 2020
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Porsche Panamera GTS + Autobahn section with no speed limit … SMOOOTHHH …

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: 3 New Box Sets at Target
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 22 June 2020
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There are 3 “new” box sets at Target … 2 of them are the same but with a different box design … Other than Metallic Tim Treadless Nitroade, all previously released though you’re on your own in Thai eyelid lines … 🙂 It also comes in the slightly small box version without the top flap […]