Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Kmart CARS Collectors Day 3 – Latest TIME CHANGE Update
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 25 September 2009
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The pre-order time has CHANGED … It is now 3 PM CDT or 4 PM EDT, 2 PM MDT and 1 PM PDT (US Time Zones) so plan accordingly. There is no word yet if international orders are accepted and they are working on determining a limit – if any. Thanks for the alert heads […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: KMart CARS Day 3 Case … 19 Piston Cup Racers Know … 5 Other CARS … Now Know (Lenny Update)
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 22 September 2009
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Of course, sometimes information doesn’t necessarily make you happier … UPDATE, “Betsy” notes the following message from a moderator on the Kmart.com site … 1) No Chase cars in this case 2) Retail price of this case is $95.76 (for 24 cars) 3) 19 of the 24 cars have normal eyes, and 5 have lenticular […]

CARS CARES Auction #1: Signed Martin Arriola N20 Cola!
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 2 May 2009
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Not only do you get to contribute to the great CARS CARE program of getting CARS and toys to kids when they need it most … but you get a one of a kind item signed by “the coach.” The CARS are birthed at Pixar but you need the right coach to shape ’em up […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: It’s In the Bag
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 14 April 2009
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And now, the geekiest post of all … the bags of CARS … Of course, most CARS come on cards or in boxes but the mail-aways have mostly come with bags so here’s a review since there are a lot of questions about “authenticity.” In this case, it is important because you want to be […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Toys R Us N2O Cola Final Days
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 27 December 2008
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Don’t forget the LAST DAY of purchase is 12/31/2008. You have another two weeks after that (1/15/2009) to get it in an envelope and they must receive it by 1/31/209. Also note – if they have any problems with your order, they will send an email and follow up with you – for instance, if […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CAR: N20 Cola In the House
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 18 November 2008
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Literally. N20 Cola has arrived for Micky. If you’ve forgotten, buy 5 CARS, mail in a bunch of stuff + $5 dollars and get N20 Cola “free.” Actual details in this post 🙂 Remember, you still have 6 MORE weeks to find and buy eligible CARS so don’t panic just yet. B CASE mainline singles […]

Mattel Pixar Diecast CARS: TRU N20 Cola – Every CARS Eligible?
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 4 November 2008
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For some odd reason, the mini sheet with the UPC’s is not in sequential order (that would be too logical?) so here is the list pasted below – you can do a search by selecting FIND in your web browser menu and typing in the last few numbers of the UPC). It does look like […]

Mattel Pixar Diecast CARS: The Toys R Us (TRU) Holiday & N20 Cola Shopping Plan
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 26 October 2008
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The Buy 5, Get N20 Cola for $5 is up & running. STEP ONE: Buy 5 single CARS at Toys R Us (in-store and only singles count) – you don’t have to buy them all in one trip or one store. (um, yea, good luck finding 5 in one store you want). SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS! […]

Toys R Us Reward-Loyalty Card
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 21 October 2008
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Toys R Us just launched a loyalty rewards card program – FREE to sign up. For every $150 you spend you get $5 of free booty. Even better news for all the new TakeFive Readers who just birthed some babies, Babies R Us is included in this program and best news – diaper purchases count! […]

Mattel Pixar Diecast CARS: The Toys R Us (TRU) N20 Cola Promotions
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Posted in Advertising, CARS, Checklist, collecting, diecast, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 20 October 2008
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And yes, there will be a NEW Buy 5, Get 1 Free at TRU promotions for N20 Cola. Thanks for the scan of the flyer, “DisneyCarsFanatic.” It is NOT starting until the 26th so NONE of your purchases count yet! The 5 For 1 Promotions Website is still showing the SIDEWALL SHINE promotion but presumably […]