Articles in the diecast Category
Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 3 August 2009
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There is a new carrying CARS Carrying Case which is nice in some aspects … not from Mattel, from a company called Tara Toys. It’s nice solid plastic and a nice graphic on the front. It’s only $9.99. The clip seems sturdy but once you open it, it does have some major flaws that they […]
Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 2 August 2009
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You might be greeted with this page … It does refresh every 3-seconds until you are in the queue so that’s nice – you don’t have to click REFRESH every few minutes and hope you get in – so it will do that for you. You will see the order page in a few minutes. […]
Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 2 August 2009
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The Mater Tall Tales megasize – surprise first release of the new lineuop – seems most have only been found them at TRU? Rescue Squad Helicopter – same size & a re-paint of the megasize Dinoco Helicopter … but still nice color scheme. The Rescue Squad Ambulance Customizers can get to work cutting open the […]
Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 2 August 2009
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Okay, it seems to be some exhibit of Disney Pixar CARS but it pretty much looks like the Aroldo Pongetti personal custom collection of 400 CARS he created in his spare time … even his family is amazed 🙂 Enjoy the slideshow!
Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 1 August 2009
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And another one bites the dust … the list of ‘CARS we’ll NEVER get’ grows shorter & shorter (thanks to you know who …) … the Showgirls! And in a nice bonus – a new expression Lightning McQueen – “Aggro-Face” Lightning McQueen though officially just listed as Lightning McQueen. (regular Lightning McQueen on the right). […]
Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 1 August 2009
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Tanya (Heinz57) sent along this note … “I am sending proof Pirate Dad’s no scallywag – he’s a real prince! He generously donated the prize he won in Fiddleheads in Maine’s Kmart Cars Contest, to my son. I would love to send a public thank you and some pics. Who would have thought a small brown box adorned with Cars […]
Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 1 August 2009
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Here’s where we stand so far on the Gold Ransburg Crusin’ McQueen. It will come bundled with Mater Tall Tales Rescue Squad Mater … This cover art is the 2006 cover art – what’s included in this CARS DVD? Unknown? 3rd Anniversary DVD, presumably – look for it no earlier than November. Cost? Unknown but […]
Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 31 July 2009
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In the short term, the Fall Reset is happening and the stores shelves are actually filling with new CARS … Mike E. reports and sends in photos – Target seems to be getting fully stocked on the playsets – will the Final Lap CARS show up in days or weeks? Many of the playsets have […]
Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 31 July 2009
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While we didn’t get a look-see at a lot of the upcoming Tokyo Mater CARS … the opening salvo should entice you to … Ito-San with feeling … curb feeler feelings, that is … Great detailing … “Moderfied” Boost. I challenge you not to reach for your wallet. Double or nothing (literally). Will your collection […]
Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 30 July 2009
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Ready for my close up … The proto has a removable cape … not sure if it will make it to the final but hopefully … Without el cape … Just perfect … Mr. Fancy Pants … Off the hook on details … Blessed are the diecast hat makers … Blessed are the CARS buyers […]