Article Archive for October 2010

Toys R Us Express – 600 Stores in 2010
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 19 October 2010
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Toys R Us has less than 600 stores in the US but will “double” its size for the Christmas season: “600 Toys“R”Us Express stores in malls and shopping centers nationwide during the 2010 Christmas season.” Last year, they only opened 90 so apparently it worked well. In terms of CARS, the one open closest to […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Mater Saves Christmas & Some Metal
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 19 October 2010
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“Jack P.” was kind enough to send us some open pics of the new Mater Saves Christmas box set (only at TRU). The Santa CAR follows the new pattern of the body frame is metal … But the side fenders, running boards and roof are plastic … Or basically every other part other than the […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: “New” Walmart 4-Pack
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 18 October 2010
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Looks like Walmart has a “new” exclusive – not really new as its all re-releases but nice for newbies – all “classic” eyes. They are listed online at Walmart.com: Radiator Springs Gang. Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson, Luigi, & Guido The Tuners … DJ, Wingo, Snot Rod & Boost Radiator Springs Gang, Part II. Sarge, Purple […]

Kmart: Mattel Disney Pixar CARS & Hot Wheels
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Toys on 17 October 2010
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The Kmart CARS Event Day is next Saturday … Plus haulers are on sale along with the Ramone’s Color Changers Playset … The SEALED CASE is still listed as available … Click to go to Kmart.com – the CASE CONTENTS are in this post. And for the next KMART HOT WHEELS event happening in November, […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: The Target 9-Pack Unpacking
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 17 October 2010
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“Jack P.” sends along some nice unpacking of the 9-pack … Target-only … Of the greatest interest, the 3 camera guys and fan … Very photogenic! Also photogenic! Nice – one for each – no fightin’, no need to share 🙂 … this is my firm standard in ordering pizzas and pies … one for […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Mater Saves Christmas Box Set – Shelf Life TRU
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 17 October 2010
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“Alejandro L.” is first to send us a great shot of the box just sitting on the shelf. Yep, it’s out on the shelf with a shelf sticker … not just snuck out of the back room. Santa CAR looks very metal and sharper and more detailed than the shabby eBay photos I’ve seen so […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Kmart CARS Day Later Today?
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 16 October 2010
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DO I HAVE YOUR ATTENTION WITH THAT HEADLINE?  😛 Yes, the Kmart CARS Day is scheduled for 10-23-2010 – NEXT SATURDAY at 11:00 AM your local time … But some stores got cases have a giant snipe sticker that reads HOLD FOR CARS EVENT 10-16-2010* (This is a PHOTOSHOP FAKE PHOTO but you get the […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Kmart CARS Day #5 Sealed Case Still Available
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 15 October 2010
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CLICK HERE (the number in the column header indicates how many are in each case – the Piston Cup racers are rubber tire CARS while everything else is lenticular). There only appears to be one coupon code – KMART5OFF50. There is a further discount with eBill at checkout. CODE: 10OFFKMART1009 (we just became an affiliate […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: More on the Shelves
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 15 October 2010
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Not the most exciting return but the Piston Cup racers 4-packs are also on some Target shelves … while this box set is not new, it’s the first release on the “Night Skyline” motif … Right now, this seems to be the only way to get non rubber tire Piston Cup racers. You can check […]

Last Minute Halloween Costume? Mech Trick or Treat?
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Posted in Toys, TV on 14 October 2010
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If your kid can’t decide between Grover or Green Lantern … How about this costume? It’s in Japan so you have a couple weeks to knock one out … And your kid can move that guy’s Lincoln who’s always parked in front of your house … or just step on it … Via GIZMODO (there’s […]