Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: The Mack Scale of It
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 15 January 2009
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For some reason, people think the Mack Hauler is too small. He’s not as large as he could be but he’s not too small – there is a difference. As you can see, he is visually appropriate in comparison to McQueen … This photo is shot with the camera placed directly in front of the […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: They’re Back! Target Easter Egg CARS
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 14 January 2009
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A little more interesting lot than the last CARS eggs from the Easter of 2007 … There’s a yellow one, a red one, a green one and a teal blue one – they’re just everyday CARS dressed up as an plastic eggggg. I was thinking of holding a contest but realized that it would take […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Build Your Own Speedway Shelf Tutorial
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 13 January 2009
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Now that’s you’ve mastered making your own CAR customs, painting bedrooms and crafting together a scrapbook … why not build your Motor Speedway shelf in your sparetime … Jason (Camlgt) did so you can too! Well, he was nice enough to share his 12 steps with us. Sweet! This us what your final product will […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Now Launching, Pit Race Off & Lightyear Launchers …
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 13 January 2009
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INFO ALL CHANGED. SEE UPDATE. Okay, new update … the news isn’t as bad as before – but for fans of Mood Springs & Fiber Fuel, you have longer to wait … CASE C is definitely dead – changed – not with us anymore … in place, the PIT RACE OFF (launchers) have gone back […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Buy 5 at Toys R Us … Next & Contest!
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 12 January 2009
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Okay, let’s see how closely you read this website 🙂 See if you can guess the next Toys R Us Buy 5, mail in some money, a bunch of cardboard and get X in return promo CAR is. (this of course was the LAST promo) Enter below in the comments section. Only one entry per […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Haulers CASE B Shipping
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 5 January 2009
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The blow by blow of the Haulers distribution situation is just another bizarre happening when it comes to CARS. The easy is never easy. When Haulers were announced, there was much rejoicing. CASE A was announced – 2 Mack’s, 2 Chick Hicks Hauler & 2 Gray, the Dinoco Hauler. But then we heard that Walmart […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Licensing & of Course, the Apple Mac iCar
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 2 January 2009
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I do not have access to the contracts that Pixar (& now Disney) signed with all the parties involved but this generally applies. When you agree to participate in a film, part of the agreement includes using your likeness and your voice. The next part simply depends on how much they need you versus how […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Piston Cup Racers Check List Checklist (January 2009 Update)
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 2 January 2009
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Here is an updated checklist to reflect the Wheelers (revised launcher like series) plus the Kmart Day 2 CARS even though it’s not another 5-6 months away – at least you can keep track of what’s coming as announced. If you’re not interested in being a completist, you can make some planning & buying strategies […]

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 CARS: Post Christmas Retailing …
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 26 December 2008
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Well, the good news is there are no more CARS or toys under tarps – saw towels and plastic bins under tarps in gardening … in other words,”no care-o.” I thought Target had some grand plan to bring out new goodies post 25th but nope, still as empty but everything crammed into one side – […]