Article Archive for 22 October 2009

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Mattel Financial Numbers
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 22 October 2009
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“EL SEGUNDO, Calif.—Mattel reported last week that its third quarter net income slipped approximately 3% compared to 2008 following an 8% decline in net sales.” “Worldwide gross sales for the Entertainment business, which includes Radica and Games and Puzzles, declined 15% for the quarter, mostly attributable to lower sales of Radica and toys geared to […]

Take Five A Day: Happy Happy Joy Joy
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Posted in Toys on 22 October 2009
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Okay, everyone – time to chill and relax the TakeFive way. Watch a little YouTube … (okay, it’s not so nice to mock others but dude, this dude is so drunk … plus when you add silent movie music & cards – it’s a rip roaring mustache waxing hootenanny!) Or if this doesn’t put a […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Target Sale Now 5.1% Better
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 22 October 2009
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The $10 Hauler Sale – um, actually $9.49 … Yep as the sign reads – “EVEN LOWER than OUR ADVERTISED PRICE.” Nice. 5.1% Nicer. Remember, you can price match with an ad at other some other retailers and you can get a price adjustment if you bought a hauler a few weeks at Target … […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Canadian Pyramid of CARS
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 22 October 2009
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Maybe this is what happened to our Costco “9-pack.” Maybe it migrated to Canada as the “Canadian Tire 10-pack.” According to “PirateDad,” our Canadian correspondent – they are totally random and with no particular pattern. As you can see it’s a mix of US & International cards … They have basically stacked a row of […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Has Your Kmart CASES Shipped Yet?
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 22 October 2009
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“Dear Valued Customer, We want to thank you for your recent Kmart.com order for the Disney Cars Case. We know you are eagerly anticipating the arrival of your item. We did experience a delay in receiving the Disney Cars. Rest assured we have received the cases today and will ship your order(s) by Friday October […]