Article Archive for January 2009

TakeFive Community: Say Hello to PDAS1996 & Samurai60
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV, Uncategorized on 4 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) πŸ™‚ SIGNIN NAME? BIO? WHEN DID YOU START? WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT? HOW LONG BEFORE […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Tractor Tippin’ Track Set
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 3 January 2009
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The Tractor Tippin’ Track Set is also out … another plastic McQueen. We talked about this a while back but it looks like it’s actually on the shelves. Box Photos from CARSSneaks … I think this illustration might be promising a little too much play value πŸ™‚ And a photo of the track itself … […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Race Off Ridge “Playset” Arrives (FINAL UPDATE!)
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 3 January 2009
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PUBLISHED LAST NIGHT BUT UPDATED TODAY with new pics & info – instead of doing a new post, I updated this one and moved it to today. At one point called the “CARS Spiral Race Track Set,” it is now called the RACE OFF RIDGE track set. SlicePie seems to be the first in the […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: New Track Playset – Mack Track Challenge
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 3 January 2009
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No photos yet but here’s the description … “The action starts as Lightning McQueen boosts into high speed with the power booster. Next you can make a lane change by pushing and holding the button to make Lightning McQueen take the in-field route. But waitβ€”Mack is on the track and is drifting! If Lightning McQueen […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Target January 2009
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 3 January 2009
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For newbies who have just joined this line – at most of the stores right now, the shelves/pegs look pretty enticing. CARS are colorful, there is a nice variety … most of the main characters (other than Sally & Lizzie) are on the shelves … to the fun Pitty’s to some cool “minor character” choices […]

TakeFive Community: Say Hello to Roswell & Future Pixar Goddess,
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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) πŸ™‚ 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 …
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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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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
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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 […]

Happy New Year & New Take Five A Day Banner
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 1 January 2009
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For those who missed our post a few days on the story of our new banner by Martin Arriola, here’s the full scoop … Like Martin and the Pixar diecast CARS he helps bring to life*, it’s fun, it’s cool and it’s artistry. Thanks Martin! *Martin does have a team of people who work with […]