Hydrox Are Back – Sort Of …
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Posted in Advertising, Food, Marketing, Retail on 11 September 2008
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“The Kellogg Co., which owns the brand, is bringing them back to celebrate the cookie’s 100th anniversary. The cookies began their return to store shelves last week.” However, they are calling it a limited release, guess they are hedging their bets as to how sales will be. More reading HERE and in the NY TIMES. […]

Mattel Pixar CARS: Fred with Bumper Stickers is En Route!
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 11 September 2008
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Children’s Toy Closet is shipping out CASE T as we speak. And as with ‘Stickers’ McQueen, the ratio of ‘Stickers’ Fred is 1 to 1 and for those who’ve forgotten their 3rd grade math :-), that means of the 20 boxes they have opened, there are 20 “Fred with Bumper Stickers” as he also officially […]

Okay, Now I Understand Why People Call eBay, FleaBay
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Toys on 11 September 2008
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Now I understand why eBay turned off the SELLER FEEDBACK spigot because of sellers like this … Humm, not exactly arriving in MINT ON CARD condition … well if you discount the: DENT IN BUBBLE CREASE ON CARD BUCKLING OF CARD DAMAGE IN CORNERS Other than that, it’s still “rare!” Gee, how could this happen […]

Stay Safe & Stay Dry …
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Posted in TV, Universe on 11 September 2008
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Those of you on the outer markers, you’re okay to go shopping but maybe get a canoe first … those of you in the pink area, get thee to New Mexico, Arizona or California … National Weather Service Live Info. National Weather Hurricane Winds Tracking Map. Weather.com Video – Leading edge is MASSIVE.