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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Questions? We Will Answer Them …
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS on 25 March 2014
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If you have any questions related to collecting Mattel Disney Pixar CARS and its expanded universe, ask away in the comments …

Coney Island Rocket Ride
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Posted in Toys on 24 March 2014
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This apparently came out in the 1950’s – looks pretty cool even after 60 years! From Mark’s Scrapbook of Oddities. I don’t know if this is what the real one looked like or this was the box …  

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: The Pit Crew Member Guido Accessory Variant
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 24 March 2014
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It looks like the Piston Cup Pit Row Gift Pack actually comes with a new CAR and a variant re-release of Guido. While Pit Crew Member Flo differs from Waitress Flo only by the type of “oil” can she’s carrying, it turns out Pit Crew Member Guido also has an accessory variant (s). I believe […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: International Cards in the US
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 23 March 2014
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It happens every once in a while, International CARS cards are available in the US. At least they’re not priced at EU pricing – €14.99 … thanks for the nice photos, “Butter1”

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Clown CARS San Diego Comic Con?
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 23 March 2014
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The CLOWN CARS were once listed as “Super Chases” but perhaps they just got lumped in that list based on their production run? There is a rumor they will be available as a box set at SDCC … it certainly seems logical and make more sense to sell these as a box set. If it’s […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Lizzie 2014 V. Lizzie 2006
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 22 March 2014
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GotFrank sends along pics of Lizzie 2014 (Left) v. Lizzie 2006 … “BMW” notes the rim on the back spare tire is wider. You can check out more photos here. Thanks GotFrank for the nice photos.

20th Century Classic Cars: 100 Years of Automotive Ads
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Posted in Advertising, CARS on 22 March 2014
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Definitely space age … 1980’s Space Age. More at Fast Company. Or preorder at Amazon.

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Wheel Well Guido – The Banner Fix
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 21 March 2014
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“John H” was nice enough to send along instructions and a printout if you want to change the Wheel Well Guido table banner sign. “John H.” suggests the following tools – an Xacto knife to peel off the old label. I don’t know if you need some Goo-Gone (or a very tiny bit of butane) […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Wheel Well Guido – What’s Spanish For Odd?
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 21 March 2014
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Wheel Well Guido is a nice fun offering but the banner in Spanish is odd … Nothing really wrong except that the sign is in English in the US version of the film so it’s odd they submitted the Spanish version and got it approved … did anyone actually watch the movie at Mattel, Pixar […]

They Just Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To …
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Posted in Food on 20 March 2014
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Er, no comment needed?