Article Archive for December 2010

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Deluxe CARS & Toons On Sale + Price Match
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 7 December 2010
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Kmart has megasize-deluxe CARS & megasize-deluxe Toons on sale at $4.99 Also keep in mind Walmart & Target will price match (TRU does not but another retailer in your local area who carries CARS might). So, stop by to get an ad if you didn’t get one with your Sunday paper. KM online has has […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Last Lenticular 3-Pack?
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 6 December 2010
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This looks like the final release of the lenticular 3-packs – maybe forever, maybe just for 2010 … Unless Dinoco Mia or Tia arrive in another box set, this should be their only release (as lenticulars). The Bling Bling McQ is the same as the single card release. His eyes move different than the first […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: The (Mater Saves) Christmas CARS
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 5 December 2010
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In 2009 (last year), these were available at Target – the singles packaged as the “regular” Storytellers and one box set.  NONE of these are available at Target this year. Target is only getting THIS BOX SET – no singles this year. Luigi with hat, Guido with present and Fillmore with lights is NEW […]

Canadian Tire Toys Coupon: Finally Canada!
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 5 December 2010
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Yes, Canadian Tires sells more than just tires … they also see inner tubes and snow tires. 🙂 No, they also sell toys … in fact, a couple years ago, this had this oddity, (Yep, they pyramid stacked a bunch of older CARS … apparently Canadians will buy anything in the shape of a pyramid […]

CARS CARES Changes Name to Nathan’s Playroom
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 5 December 2010
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CARS CARES changes its name to Nathan’s Playroom but otherwise, stays exactly the same – dedicated to helping kids and families in difficult times. Thanks Kevin & family and in Kevin’s own words … “The new website is live, and I should have a new logo soon as well. Here is a write up that […]

Disney Pixar CARS & Toy Story: Turkey DVD Update & Almost Famous
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 4 December 2010
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Our good friend “Altan” reports in from Turkey that the CARS Toons DVD is out … and with extra nice touches from Disney-Pixar … not just subtitled … but all newly done titles! It comes with Turkish dub and subtitle for sure but also with redesigned Arabalar (Cars) logo and more remarkable – newly regenerated […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Don’t Be an Idiot or a Grinch
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 4 December 2010
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“Josh F’ found this in the San Jose CA area … If you see this on the shelves, be sure and report it or if you have a cart, take it up to customer service. And of course, if someone from the area where the stores were ripped off and some seller has these listed […]

Johnny Carson Tonight Show: Individual Shows Now on Amazon DVD On Demand
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Posted in TV on 3 December 2010
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Here’s an intriguing new option for real hardcore fans of the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson … before the advent of VHS & DVD recorders – if you missed these episodes, good luck seeing it again (or even in high res) but now Amazon is offering individual episodes pressed onto DVD’s “on demand.” You can […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Wrestling ‘Franken’ – IT’S ALIVE!
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 3 December 2010
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David D. added wheels to his beast of the wrestling mat – but that was not enough … How can you terrify Pitty villagers if you don’t have a brain and really COME ALIVE!

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Final Laps Here in USA
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 3 December 2010
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I suppose this can be classified as a decent case … … Even though there’s no Radiator Springs McQueen. Now starting to appear nationwide … … I wonder if they might’ve been able to sell a few cases online … Thanks for the nice pics, “I Am Speed.”