Mattel Pixar Diecast CARS: Darth Mater CAAF Auction & What If?
By metroxing
Posted in Advertising, collecting, Design, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Religion, Retail, Toys, TV, Universe on 24 September 2008
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Some official shots of Darth Mater … coming for the CAAF Dream Halloween auction on October 25, 2008. “It’s Halloween in Radiator Springs! Dad Gum!………………Tow Mater has gotten dressed up as his favorite villain Darth Vader but has changed his name to Darth Mater!  His Light Saber is fashioned from an old fluorescent light bulb […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Cars: CARS at Target
By metroxing
Posted in Advertising, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Religion, Retail, Toys, TV on 8 March 2008
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Was at Target. Surprised, they’re actually overstocked with Pit Crew Guido’s … and lots of Wingo’s … here’s a box I predict will not sell very well … As we suspected, Chick is all outer shell with not much inside 🙂 I did find these for Easter … perfect for one MINI CAR and a […]

KB Toys to Close 156 Stores – Closeout Sale Begins 11/8
By metroxing
Posted in Advertising, Financial, Religion, Toys on 6 November 2007
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KB Toys which just emerged from bankrupty has decided to close another 156 stores (up from an original 30). The original Washington Post story only covers the store closings in the DC/VA area and other reports on which other stores around the country are trickling in. The managers and ex-managers tell sad & mad stories […]

NanoPhoto of the Day – Butterflys are Free
By tizmanian
Posted in Religion on 2 April 2007
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Yep! Butterfly scales! The more I see of some of these photos the more I am in awe of the way God has built the universe. Since we are close to the Easter holiday, I thought it proper to post something along these lines.  Whatever your religious persuasion or leanings, I think it important to […]