Article Archive for December 2008
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 29 December 2008
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Not an official USÂ re-release so not on the US checklist (outside of its release in the Motor Speedway of the South set) but still fun to have an extra one … For those making sure that your Faux Wheel Drive is an official Mattel promo CAR, here is the official baggie along with the […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Retail, Toys, TV on 29 December 2008
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If you want to to collect other CARS items with wheels, the skateboard fingerboards from Imperial Toys are fun … though hard to find … This is usually available at Walgreen’s – at least before Christmas – it was priced as $5.99 (? Can’t actually remember – somewhere around there) though you could get 1 […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 29 December 2008
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If you ‘friend’ Matty, you can send him an email message … I know you want to ask him if another Giganta Doll is coming … Matty’s FaceBook addy. Please ****face is not appropriate language usage.
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 28 December 2008
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Sally with Cone shows the dedication of Martin A. & his team at Mattel to getting it right. It seems simple enough – it’s an older release, just glue a traffic cone on her head and slap a new label on it … maybe other diecast companies do this or maybe even other divisions at […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 28 December 2008
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For anyone who wants to introduce themselves, step right up and answer these questions three (or more) (or make up your own- we’re not picky other than answering the FIRST one so we know who you are) 🙂 SIGNIN NAME? BIO? WHEN DID YOU START? WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT? HOW LONG BEFORE […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 28 December 2008
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For anyone who wants to introduce themselves, step right up and answer these questions three (or more) (or make up your own- we’re not picky other than answering the FIRST one so we know who you are) 🙂 SIGNIN NAME? BIO? WHEN DID YOU START? WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT? HOW LONG BEFORE […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 28 December 2008
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1/10 of a Score and 8 months ago, CARS the diecast line began. Other than sharks with lasers, we have it all. We have highly sought after limited editions and we have pegwarmers. We have controversy and complete agreement. It’s art, it’s fun on wheels, it’s class, it’s cool, but bottom line, what is my […]
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 […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 27 December 2008
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For anyone who wants to introduce themselves, step right up and answer these questions three (or more) (or make up your own- we’re not picky other than answering the FIRST one so we know who you are) 🙂 SIGNIN NAME? BIO? WHEN DID YOU START? WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT? HOW LONG BEFORE […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 27 December 2008
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Target customers are pretty amazing. I went today and the Christmas candy & trinket section was pretty much wiped out … I hope that Starbucks mug & coffee candy set holds until 2009 🙂 At one Target, they had this setup in toys … maybe an employee made off with the pegs or they realize […]