TakeFive Community: Say Hello to Roswell & Future Pixar Goddess,
By metroxing
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV, Uncategorized on 2 January 2009
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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 […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Haulers At TRU … in France …
By metroxing
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 2 January 2009
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Has anyone spotted any of the Haulers at a TRU in the US or Canada? Maybe Mattel doesn’t realize Australia speaks English? Or maybe because you spell realise with an S and not a Z – that’s the problem. Change posthaste to American English, dood! I understand them not being in Canada – what with […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Licensing & of Course, the Apple Mac iCar
By metroxing
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)
By metroxing
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 […]