Article Archive for February 2011
Posted in Apple, Film, Internet, ipad, iPhone, TV on 4 February 2011
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The Comcast Xfinity App was already very nice … You get an interactive TV grid that makes the BEST TV REMOTE EVER. Scroll through the channels at lightning speed, tap on a show to get the “info” box (above) … click on WATCH ON TV and it CHANGES THE CHANNEL for you! Also great for […]
Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 4 February 2011
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Much better pics thanks to, “Ninja of San Dieago.” I don’t think you have to have an idea what this is but you’ll want it … I believe this might be what you would call WICKED AWESOME! The rest of the case is listed as: Frightening McMean, UFM Helicopter, UFM Hummer and Tokyo Mater with […]
Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 3 February 2011
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“Last week, Walmart announced plans to build 12 stores in San Diego over the next five years, creating 1,100 permanent jobs and 300 construction jobs. It said the new stores would help communities that are underserved by grocers. The Bentonville, Ark.-based company welcomed San Diego’s change of heart Tuesday. Walmart currently has four stores – […]
Posted in Advertising on 3 February 2011
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They claim they aren’t killing more trees to print the yellow pages but still … time to retire the giant paper craters … Now, finally, they have created a nationwide opt-out page … Click on the graphic above or HERE. Once you register, you can then select the Yellow Pages you do NOT want. So, […]
Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 3 February 2011
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“Jeaks” – Worldwide FIRST! He’s in Australia and has found what may or may not be the last lenticular CHASE of CARS (1) … In a nice surprise, we not only get an extra an Luigi but also an extra paint can … bucket. Not to be rude but shouldn’t the inside of the tray-pan […]
Posted in Magazine, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 2 February 2011
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While not the biggest shock in the world, WIZARD Publishing has closed up shop on Toyfare magazine & Wizard (Comic Books). In this day and age, of course, with the instant-on of the internet, hard for a printed magazine with its 1-3 month deadline required of a monthly magazine to compete. By the time the […]
Posted in Retail on 2 February 2011
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If you live in or near Bethlehem Township, PA, and you’re a CARS Collector (or HW Collector), the news might be good for you … Sears Essentials is reverting BACK to Kmart. Parent company Sears Holding Corp., which owns both retail brands, said conversion of the Bethlehem Township, Pa. location should be complete by April […]
Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 2 February 2011
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It looks like there’s one more lenticular three pack … that should close out the lenny 3-packs of 2011 … Care to wager what it is? Here’s a clue … If you guessed King, Tex Dinoco and Marion Clutches McKay – YOU are right! Not sure of the case assortment will be but the case […]
Posted in Retail, Toys on 1 February 2011
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That wacky Lego company … for some reason, they keep upping the ante on trying to blind people from figuring out what’s in each blind bag of minifigures … Since it’s not like they are manufacturing a million karate guys and 400 Sombrero guy, I’m not exactly sure what they are afraid of … since […]
Posted in Internet, iPhone on 1 February 2011
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If you’ve been waiting for an iPhone, should you buy the Verizon one or wait until June for the new iPhone? Of course, no one knows exactly what the next iPhone will be but not every iPhone release is a must-have … for instance, the 3GS was not a quantum leap over the 3G … […]