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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Fillmore’s Taste In Playset – TRU 20% + eBates Rebate & Gift Card
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 22 April 2016
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Sign up or sign in through our T5 link at eBates. After purchase, you get a rebate (for TRU, I think it’s 1%) AND for NEW MEMBERS, get a $10 GIFT CARD! Then on eBates, search for Toys R Us and then search for Fillmore’s Taste In. Then use the coupon code FRIENDS20 for 20% off – […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Brake for Brake Boyd & Sedan For Sedanya
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 22 April 2016
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Thanks, “Ryan” for the nice pics! Thanks, “Ryan!”

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mini to the Max 3-Pack
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 22 April 2016
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One of the hardest to find diecast “Mini” along with Van (and Purple Ramone) is listed as a TRU Radiator Springs Classic 3-pack … Purple Ramone will probably have a flat windshield so he will be a variant (presumably). I think all these other 3-packs are out? I’m not sure if I’ve seen the Cruisin’ […]

Bubble Tents: So the Kyotes and Bears Can See You Better?
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Posted in Design on 21 April 2016
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Seems like a weird way to camp but okay … I guess everyone can find you and know when you are changing clothes … Hopefully you remember to bring the air pump, otherwise, you might need replacement lungs afterwards. No surprise, Amazon has a full selection.  

Mattel Disney Planes: Midnight Flyer Dusty Still in the Midnight Hour
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Posted in Disney Planes, Mattel Disney Planes Diecast on 21 April 2016
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Thanks, “John H.” for the nice pics. It looks like we will get a Super Chase Midnight Flyers Dusty. Not sure what case it will be in as we haven’t gotten a new PLANES case in a while … One of the other mystery PLANE is a Midnight El Chup. Thanks, “John H.”

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Jeff Gorvette’s Pitty is No Tool
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 21 April 2016
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Thanks, “John H. for the great pics. A NEW Jeff Gorvette Pitty with tool chest plus a repeat release of the crew chief, John Lassetire. He looks essentially the same – there are some slight production differences in the color of the plastic bed but typical for production spaced years apart. The Pitty. Nice with […]

Abandoned in Place: Preserving America’s Space History
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Posted in Science on 20 April 2016
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There’s an interesting new book, Abandoned in Place: Preserving America’s Space History of “deactivated facilities at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station … “abandoned in place” indicates the structures that have been deserted. Some structures, too solid for any known method of demolition, stand empty and unused in the wake of the early period of US space […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mater, Lightning No Tires? No Problem
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 20 April 2016
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Thanks “John H.” for the great pics! Fun 2-pack of Mater & Lightning with No Tires. John H notes, “I think this is only the second Lightning released with the early Cars 2 paint scheme. (from the Wheel Well Motel and hanging out with Mater scenes). They overlooked painting McQueen’s rims having a yellow edge. Paint scheme […]

Contest: Fun Disney Books for the Kids
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Posted in Disney on 19 April 2016
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Disney has sent along some fun books for kids. Zootopia Read Along Zootopia Judy Hopps & Missing Jumbo Pop Anna Loves Elsa Sofia the First – Secret Library (includes eBook version) Doc McStuffins – Cuddle Me Lambie Contest starts now and ends April 24, 2016 11:59:59 PM. Enter below in the comments one of the […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Europe Checks in
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 19 April 2016
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Thanks “Gabriele M.” (sorry for the mistake!) Good to know that new CARS are arriving in Europe – nothing too exciting but they’re getting the same releases as us. A lot of stock! Thanks “Gabriele M!”