Article Archive for September 2020

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Woody is No Snake in a Car Boot …
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 4 September 2020
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Woody is back! Thanks, “Mark T.” for the nice photos! Now in the Drive In line, Woody has the eyelid line, a darker hat and slightly different cow patterns. Great detailing on hat and a Sheriff star on his rims! 2008 Woody. We’re trying to figure out if you’re having any issues logging in to […]

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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 3 September 2020
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We’re trying to figure out if you’re having any issues logging in to T5 and commenting? Please do so here to lus us know. If you are unable, email me at metroxing (at) gmail.com Thanks!

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Hank “Halloween” Murphy is a Treat
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 3 September 2020
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Thanks, “Mark T.” for the nice photos … Hank returns with the eyelid line and an inset windshield … Compared to his last release, definitely a sharper mold but also lots of detail changes … he’s really version #2 … headlights, hood ornament, grill … Tail lights, paint details on spare tire cover … Different […]

Mighty Matchbox Comics
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Mattel, Toys on 3 September 2020
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In the 1962 reprint of a 1940 Walt Disney Comics and Story, they added a Mighty Matchbox comic … Great cover art of Donald and the nephews. Of course, we had a fun CARS Comic series for a while …

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Ramone Pixar Fest Edition is a Feast
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 2 September 2020
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Thanks, “Mark T.” for the great photos and detailed info … Ramone with air gun has actually been released under a bunch of names but never metallic yellow and of course, the Pixar ball logo is new and unique. Great details throughout. AND a nice bonus, raised metal windshield like the days of yore … […]

US Army Motor Transport Convoy 1919 – 2 MONTHS to Drive from DC to SF
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 2 September 2020
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The 1919 Motor Transport Corps convoy was a “Truck Train”[1] of the US Army Motor Transport Corps that drove over 3,000 mi (4,800 km) from Washington, D.C. (departing July 7 and arriving September 6), to Oakland, California, and ferried to San Francisco. In addition to 230 road incidents (stops for adjustments, extrications, breakdowns, & accidents) […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: 2020 Singles Case DVX-946J
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 1 September 2020
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The 2020 Singles Case DVX-946J is a nice case with mostly re-releases of earlier 2020 releases but nice to see them again … All NEW – the very cool Metallic Union Jack Ramone & (Silver Metallic) Jeff Gorvette. Re-releases new for 2020: Non rubber tire Airborne, Dirkson D’Agpstino (Trunk Fresh CARS 1), & Hank halloween […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Flik Won’t Bug You
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 1 September 2020
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Thanks, “Mark T.” for the great photos … Flik is back in the Drive in line … He looks like he still has a raised eyelid metal eyelid along with the eyelid line, nice!