Article Archive for June 2009

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: New Kmart Stores List 2009
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 10 June 2009
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New list of 2009 Kmart Stores participating but again, call or visit to verify. It is up on our EDITGRID page. Or at: http://www.editgrid.com/user/takefiveaday/Cars_Collector_Event_June_Store_List It is a live worksheet so you can sort & copy/paste. Basic Information for Kmart CARS Day 2 in this post HERE. Updated FAQ HERE. See you on the 20th – […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: The Switchover Is Beginning
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV, Uncategorized on 10 June 2009
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At your Walmart, here is the last look at the entire gang … the mainline singles will be at Target-only soon as well as the Movie Moments. There are rumors the MINI’s may go exclusive also .. And yes, there is some confusion at some Walmart’s. It is not the current overall plan to mark […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: The Special Nathaniel B. Customs to Own & Help Kids …
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 9 June 2009
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Another closer look at the great work of Nathaniel ‘s CAR CARES custom Piston Cup Racer … But only if you like your car caressably buttery … he’s just grouchy because I’m a dude and I rubbed him all over my face and oily forehead 🙂 From Nathaniel’s House of Body Art … Um, remember […]

The TakeFiveADay Survey
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 9 June 2009
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Next time you’re at here at TakeFiveADay, if you happen to see this window float by you, if you can spare a few minutes, please fill out the survey. It’s pretty short. Thanks. We do NOT have access to your individual data (nor do we want it). We only see the total results from everyone […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Getting to the Bottom of Gask-Its
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 9 June 2009
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David V. was kind enough to send a photo of the bottom of Gask-Its … no drill holes for mounting to the display case as is/was the case with Sidewall Shine & N20 Cola … So clearly there was always going to be France Gask-Its promotion whether or not the US one went ahead or […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Team Haulers Back At Target
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 9 June 2009
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Team Haulers are back at Target … I’m presuming Team Leak Less has not been released? They do ship in packs of 4 so this looks like a repeat of CASE A. But if you love the variant thing, you might have two more to buy … I think Bruiser’s eyes are blue … I […]

Matte Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Face Time 3-Packs …
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 8 June 2009
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And now, the geekest post … today 🙂 Right face?* OR … left face? Which is the less common one? Well, A & C shipped facing left leaving the right facing one the less common one … notice I did not rare … AND it’s coming in two more shipments so we’ll eventually get a […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Ten-Hut Saluting Sarge On Duty
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 8 June 2009
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The return of Sarge (in a way). The introduction of the new CHASE cards. Packed in the new lenticulars singles … It’s the new smaller card – how much smaller? Actually not by much … Though since the J hook is now “built-in” to the card, to retailers, it’s almost an 1.5″ difference and that […]

CARS CARES Relaunch + Help Yourself to a Special Custom While Helping Kids!
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Toys on 7 June 2009
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As many of you know, Kevin T.-Indykjt launch CARS CARES to formalize his charity & donations program. In addition to making sure kids have toys while they are in the middle of an impersonal hospital stay, Kevin wants you to know that CARS CARES is here for the long term. He and his family have […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Kmart CARS Day 2 – The Sunday TakeFive FAQ
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 7 June 2009
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Since a lot of people seem to be out there spreading rumors, here are some things to keep in mind. When is it shipping? Mr. Dev Mukherjee, SVP & President Toys & Seasonal Business Unit has announced they will begin shipping on June 19, 2009 (Friday prior to event). Why not sooner? It would detract […]