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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 24 September 2014
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It looks like the first case of 2015 will be the P CASE. The Q CASE will follow as it does in the alphabet (er, wait, let me sing the song just to be sure – should I find a 6-year old as double verification?) π The P CASE mostly contains “common” re-releases from 2014 […]
Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 23 September 2014
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The TRU pricing of the mainline singles at $5.99 do not seem to affect sales – at least in my area. While they are not flying off the shelves, they are still steadily selling even though not a lot of new releases make it to the shelves – and while they are marked 40% more […]
Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 23 September 2014
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It looks like the next (and last?) Super Chase is (chops down screen – hiiiyaaa) – Carateka Thanks for the great photos, “ED!” This is a strange choice as a Super Chase – unless they figure he’s just too much metal to remake? Your Super Chase lineup 2014. Thanks ED!
Posted in Uncategorized on 22 September 2014
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If you can’t figure out if the iPhone 6 Plus will fit in your pants or if it’s right for your hand, Ars Technica has a free PDF (LINK HERE) to print out, cut out and test it out. For the full effect, you probably need to glue it onto some cardboard … well, there […]
Posted in Disney Pixar on 22 September 2014
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There’s a new Pixar action figure line in several scales at TRU from Thinkway Toys (they’re not marked exclusives but they’re only at TRU so far). They’re available in several scales – featuring 7 of the Pixar films (not the Toy Story’s, CARS, CARS 2 or Brave). The larger scale ones in box features electronic […]
Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 22 September 2014
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Duct Tape Mater is coming in CASE J. If you can’t wait, you can make your own custom … if I can do it, any 4-year old just woken up from a nap can … ThanksΒ “ED!” BTW, Duct Tape started out as “duck tape” (Wikipedia).
Posted in Contests on 21 September 2014
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Congrats to “ jrfan” for winning our latest contest! Send us your mailing address – metroxing (at) gmail.com. Thanks all for entering!
Posted in Mattel on 21 September 2014
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For Disney Pixar CARS collectors, I think f you heard the phrase “The Mattel Experience,” I think we might get a few snarky comments. π Or if it were a theme park ride, what comes to mind? π But it’s actually the name of a new store at the LAX Airport. Someone has posted a […]
Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 21 September 2014
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There’s always been some question about the secondary market for the 2010 Pixar Motorama 10th Anniversary Lightning McQueen. While the correct date stamp on the bottom is 1410 EAA – that can be faked. But now, thanks for “PF,” we now know what the authentic bag should look like. Because while the diecast itself can […]
Posted in Toys on 20 September 2014
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Remember this board game? Here’s what these two look like 40 years on … and the story behind … at Junkyard Clubhouse.




