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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: H Case Update & Revision
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar CARS 3 on 3 July 2013
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This post earlier this week on CASE H has been revised/corrected/updated … The difference is not huge but noteworthy. VERN did not make it but Donna Pitts was re-re-released in CASE H. (Thanks for the heads up, Fillmore1234) Also, there are 2 instead of 3 Cruisin’ McQueen’s and ONE “additional” Grem with Weapon. The rest […]

Disney Theme Parks Merchandise Ordering
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar, Disney Star Wars, Retail on 2 July 2013
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For CARS fans, it’s been a busy couple months for EXCLUSIVES only available at the theme parks – first the Star Wars CARS … And now the two Time Travel Mater Box Sets – Radiator Springs Beginnings … And the (Lizzie & Stanley) Wedding Day Gift Pack. The Star Wars CARS are $9.95 each and […]

Mattel Disney Planes: Next 3 Gift Sets – Walmart Exclusives
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Posted in Disney, Disney Planes, Mattel Disney Planes Diecast on 2 July 2013
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Looks like the next three Planes Gift Sets with Pitty (and Tent) are Walmart Exclusives: Ripslinger … one of the first 4 PLANES Gift Sets revealed but now we know it’s a Walmart exclusive. Of course, Walmart also thinks this is Bulldog. Ishani gets a Gift Set & Pitty – the Pitty even has a […]

Disney Pixar CARS: This’ll Drive You to Drink
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar on 1 July 2013
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PirateDad says in Canada, they understand … You do not want to get one without the other … one for you, one for the kid … or of course, when it’s minus 8 outside, it’s totally medicinal. Thanks PirateDad!

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Next Up, Case H Singles – Super Chase Case R Twin?
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 1 July 2013
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First, the “normal” portion of this informational post … CASE H … coming next – a shipping date of early July.* UPDATE – REVISION/UPDATE post HERE. Case H is a nice solid case with a CHASE CAR, Guido’s dance partner, Fransceca. Plus “NEW” Victor Paveone (Yellow Jag in Stands) and Snot Rod with Flames (well, […]

Disney PLANES: PLANES That Fly
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Posted in Uncategorized on 30 June 2013
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Strangely – so far, none of the PLANES releases of planes actually fly in the air – yes, you can throw them in the air but technically they all read NOT A FLYING TOY – maybe all for legalese reasons. I mean if you can sue a dry cleaner for $67 million dollars, let’s not […]

TakeFiveADay: New Advertiser – Pixar CARS Price Guide.com
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 30 June 2013
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People have long asked for a price guide – Ken & Kenny of PixarCARSPriceGuide.com has finally put one together and we welcome them as new advertisers! Here are some sample pages and an explanation … As avid collectors of Pixar Cars from the Desert series to present, we were frustrated to keep up with the […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Ivan Arriving – On Card
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 30 June 2013
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Up until now, the redemption listing for the “free” Ivan has read that they will go out after June 30, 2013 … MackDaddy – an early bird already received his email a few days ago … Thank you for your recent order. The following items have shipped and are expected to arrive within 10-14 business […]

When Lambrecht Chevrolet Says Low Mileage, They Actually Mean It
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Posted in CARS on 29 June 2013
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Lambrecht Chevrolet of Pierce, Nebraska is a 50-year old family-run dealership that is closing up shop and they have found some forgotten items in the back of the storage shed … like a 1978 Corvette with 6 miles on it or an Impala from 1964 with 4 MILES ON IT … You can check out […]

Mattel Disney PLANES: Cleared for Retail Landing
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Posted in Disney Planes, Mattel Disney Planes on 29 June 2013
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Actually out on the show floor – PLANES – thanks for the photos, “John H!” He did all the hard work so you can decide what store(s) to shop at. Kmart … it’s unclear if PLANES products counts in the Ivan mail-away offer … if they do count, obviously, that’s nice – will someone call […]