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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: It’s a Sign, Lightning McQueen with Rust-Eze Sign
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 23 June 2020
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Thanks, “Mark T.” for the great photos! Lightning McQueen with Rust-Eze sign is back … with the eyelid lines … The sticker on the sign looks pretty much the same. I’m presuming the hook that attaches to the tires is the same but as with a plastic attachment, it might be vaguely different. The original […]

Leisurely Cruise at 179 MPH (Video)
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Posted in CARS on 22 June 2020
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Porsche Panamera GTS + Autobahn section with no speed limit … SMOOOTHHH …

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: 3 New Box Sets at Target
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 22 June 2020
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There are 3 “new” box sets at Target … 2 of them are the same but with a different box design … Other than Metallic Tim Treadless Nitroade, all previously released though you’re on your own in Thai eyelid lines … 🙂 It also comes in the slightly small box version without the top flap […]

If The Planets Were as Close as the Moon
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Posted in Science on 19 June 2020
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Not counting the gravitational pull but it would be spooky to see the giant gas giants so close by …

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Carla Veloso with Flames V2
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 19 June 2020
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Thanks, “Mark T.” for the nice photos. Carla Veloso with Flames from CARS 2 returns – the usual production differences as it shifted to Thailand )she always had the big eyelid line but now slightly different). Her look in the last release HERE.

AI – Making the Mona Lisa a “Real” Person …
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Posted in Art on 18 June 2020
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AI expert Denis Shiryaev “applied a bunch of different neural networks in an attempt to generate realistic faces of people from famous paintings.” It’s a little  creepy knowing it’s not a real person that’s on-screen but it is amazing and impressive.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Aaron Clocker Clocks In …
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 18 June 2020
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Thanks, “Mark T.” for the great photos! Aaron Clocker, Re-Volting Next Gen arrives arrives as a single. He was previously only available as an exclusive in a box set. Switching to 48 resolves the 84 numbering issue with the Mac iCar.  

How Old Paintings are Professionally Restored (Video)
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Posted in Art on 17 June 2020
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“This is a portrait of Madame Vestris. The first thing we do is inspect the painting with a blacklight to understand what all the issues are.”

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Willkommen to Radiator Springs 2020 (the German Ones)
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 17 June 2020
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Thanks – photos courtesy of “David V.” and “Seb M.” Welcome to Radiator Springs series are only available in Germany (so far). Of the 6 revealed, 5 come with accessories, Sheriff does not (only with the sign). ALL the accessories have previously been released. ALL the diecasts have been upgraded to the Thai eyelid line […]

Tuk It – Tuk Tuk, Red Bull Sports Style
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Posted in CARS on 16 June 2020
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“Red Bull Tuk It 2020 kickstarted on the 22nd of February, in Kaluaggala, Hanwella. The challenge was designed to test the body and mind of participants who embarked on the most grueling trip through bustling city streets and challenging off-road terrains. Passionate participants made their way through Sri Lanka’s most scenic and testing routes for […]