Article Archive for May 2011

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 2: Target.com Taking Orders + Free Shipping
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 10 May 2011
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Target.com is taking orders for products ready to ship on May 16, 2011. They are offering free shipping on a lot of the products so you can save yourself some gas. (There is tax unless you live in a sales tax free state, of course). You can also save on some possible disappointment as there […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 2: Exclusives Checklist By Retailer
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Posted in Checklist, Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 9 May 2011
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Here is the breakdown by retailer exclusives – keep in mind that some of the “exclusives” are only the configuration or the ‘box’ itself … it’s like saying partly cloudy or partly sunny … technically, it’s correct but it may not mean much of anything. With CARS 1, there were not a lot of releases […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 2: Everett the Jumbo Jet Mystery Also Solved
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 8 May 2011
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Thanks to “SlicePie” who spotted this at WM … Everett Car Transporter is an RC-ish plane AND a carrying case! He has RC controls which allows the plane to taxi and lift its nose as if it’s about to take off … but then just as realistic as today’s travel, he just taxis around the […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 2: Mater with Headphones Mystery Solved
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 8 May 2011
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“Mike Manifold” uncovered the mystery of the Race Team Mater with headphones – no official listing of him … Turns out to be a KMart only single … Also comes with a trading card. When Mike took it to the register, he was told it was not supposed to be out so these pegs were […]

Happy Mother’s Day!
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Posted in Universe on 8 May 2011
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May you have a few hours of peace, quite and relaxation … Of course, you’ll just be wondering what kind of trouble we’re getting into when it’s too quiet … don’t worry, you might be 106 and we’re 85 – we’ll still ask you where the fork is … or our pants … for all […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 2: Fisher Price Lights & Sounds YouTube Videos
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 7 May 2011
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Courtesy of “Nikko” and “Buckland-Blowouts,” US & international versions of the Fisher Price Lights & Sounds versions in action. And the int’l-Canada version … And in case you missed it before, quick demos of the 1:55 Light’s & Sounds. Thanks Buckland Blowouts & Nikko!

Target Grand Opening – July, 2011
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Posted in Retail on 7 May 2011
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The next wave of Target store openings in July 2011 are: Chandler South, AZ San Luis Obispo, CA Oxnard West, CA Hilo, HI Kenner, LA Swansea, MA Moore, OK Hanover, PA East Liberty, PA I believe they will open in the first week of July so start driving by as the soft opening will start […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Buying Strategies …
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3, Retail on 7 May 2011
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Here’s a sneak peek at what Monday, May 16th should look like at WM, Target and TRU … or slightly earlier for 24-hour Walmarts … or really early for those stores who cannot read or decipher a calendar. Of course, each store will have their exclusives so you’ll have to decide what configuration you’ll want […]

Disney Pixar CARS 2: If You Have Questions, We Might Have Answers …
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 6 May 2011
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It’s time for our monthly quarterly when we remember to do this Q&A time! So, if you have questions, we will have answers. Ask away in the comments and in a few days, we’ll put on our thinking caps and our pants – and all the mysteries of the magical land of CARS will be […]

Doritos Taco Flavor Original Chip – Back in Original Packaging
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Posted in Food on 6 May 2011
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For those who miss the Doritos Taco Flavor Chips, they are back and in their original package design … Do you need some TAB to go along with them? Are these any good – I’m not sure I’ve had the taco flavor? Via THEDIELINE.com