Article Archive for May 2009

John Lasseter Says ‘More CARS’ and Drink Up!
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Food, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 10 May 2009
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In the Hollywood Reporter story on the new Pixar Animation Studio-Vancouver, (Quote from Pixar GM Jim Morris) “We have a somewhat unfulfilled demand,” he said. “We wanted to do various things with ‘Toy Story’ to keep the characters alive. People like to see them somewhat regularly.” He pointed to Pixar chief creative officer John Lasseter, […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Encore! Encore! Playsets! Encore!
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 9 May 2009
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Our old friends have returned wearing new clothes … boxes … Interesting they don’t point out in large letters that Mater is not included … maybe on the back? Luigi’s box does point that not are vehicles not included but ‘subject to availability’ though of course, Guido should be easy to find at TRU.Ā  šŸ™‚ […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: San Diego Comic Con Rescue Ransburg Mater Box – VIDEO!
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 9 May 2009
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Here is a quick look video at the LED flames in action. I repeated the sequence a few times … it normally lights up for about 10 seconds. Great and classy display along with three amazing looking CARS. Just great! Still photos in this post.

Disney Pixar Films: Opening Shorts Studio in Vancouver (Canada)
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 8 May 2009
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Want to live in one of the great cities of North America? Work for some company named Pixar? AND they will even pay you? šŸ™‚ “The company uses short films as springboards for its feature animations, and that will be the role of the Vancouver studio. A Pixar short takes six to 12 months to […]

CARS CARES Auction #2: Signed Martin Arriola Faux Wheel Drive!
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 8 May 2009
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Not only do you get to contribute to the great CARS CARE program of getting CARS and toys to kids when they need it most … but you get a one of a kind item signed by “the coach.” The CARS are birthed at Pixar but you need the right coach to shape ’em up […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: San Diego Comic Con Rescue Squad Ransburg Mater Box
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 8 May 2009
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Coming in July to San Diego Comic Con 2009 … The try me-light up display … if you press the button through the hole, FLAME ON! … well, LED’sĀ  šŸ™‚ $30 – first available at the show and then on MattyCollector.com – yea, for reals šŸ™‚ The limit was supposed to be 4 but might […]

TakeFive Disney Resort Mickey McQueen & Minnie Sally Contest! (24 Hours Left!)
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, Contests, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 7 May 2009
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Fiddlehead of Maine has graciously and generously donated the very hard to find item only available at Disney Resorts in Orlando, Anaheim & Paris! The new Mini Adventures playmat of DisneyWorld and with two exclusive MINI CARS – Mickey McQueen and Minnie Sally! Contest rules are very simple. Tell us your favorite Disneyland-World-Paris story involving […]

TakeFiveADay: Putting You Back To Work (To Buy CARS?)
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Toys, TV on 7 May 2009
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Every once in a while, I put down my juice box, take off my Guido afro and put on some pants … It’s time to help put America back to work! Well, okay, I’m not directly helping you. I’m busy studying the bumpers on the Supercharged series CARS. But a friend of TakeFive will give […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Hauler E Case Arriving Next Week
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 7 May 2009
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Should land next Tuesday/Wednesday to resellers who Direct Imported them … If you’re still looking for Leak Less, Jerry Recycled or Octane Gain, Amazon has them back on their direct ship list.

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Spin the Pricing Wheel – Where Does It Land?
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 7 May 2009
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In the SF Bay Area, pricing from the singles range from $2.97 to $3.59 but seem to be pre-emptively creeping up as wholesale costs have gone up for the new lenticular cases … $3.47 as Josh sends in from Oregon … Chuki Mama’s Target is now at $3.49 … though Movie Moments are now $6.99 […]