Article Archive for December 2011

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2: The Mattel Oil Rig Playset
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 5 December 2011
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The actual name of the playset is unknown but clearly, it’s the Oil Rig … (yes, that is an all plastic Finn McMissile) No arrival date. In case you missed the earlier post on a new Pixar Petroleum.  

Takeaway From CARS 2: Big Oil Good – Hello Pixar Petroleum
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Posted in Disney Pixar on 5 December 2011
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A Canadian company, Paramount Resources has decided to name a new subsidiary Pixar Petroleum … Paramount Resources Ltd. (TSX:POU) (“Paramount” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the reorganization of all of the Companyโ€™s oil sands and carbonate bitumen interests into a new wholly-owned subsidiary, Pixar Petroleum Corp. (“Pixar”). The reorganization is being undertaken to […]

Disney Pixar CARS 2: Award Season
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3 on 5 December 2011
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Now that we are approaching award season – especially Oscar nominations season, Disney has put together a website for all the films they are seeking nominations for. Of course, CARS 2 brings up an interesting discussion … of course, everyone is entitled to their own opinion but for what it’s worth – here are somethings […]

Contest! Win a Disney D23 Expo Woody Exclusive!
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar on 4 December 2011
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Mariela, Pablo and son have graciously donated a D23 Woody exclusive as a prize! It is really nicely done … From what I understand, it replicates the TV of yore, there’s a large frame around “the picture tube,” and that tube plays back images in monochrome until the late 1960’s … another believe it or […]

Chaplin Movie Premier Time Traveler Mystery Solved?
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Posted in Internet on 4 December 2011
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Last year, someone stumbled upon this footage and it sure looks like everyday 2011 with everyone walking abround with a phone glued to their year but it’s 1928 … This short clip is from the DVD which includes behind the scenes in Charlie Chaplin’s film ‘The Circus’ of those attending the premiere at Manns Chinese […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Prince Wheeliam
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 4 December 2011
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Coming soon … I think I would have preferred a non-raised position but still pretty nice, the details on the wheel rims are nice. If you’re curious, he’s 7-46775-06840-0. Though it looks like maybe he should have been a Sea King helo… though last week’s rescue wasn’t his first … apparently he was involved in, […]

Disney Monorail & Other Theme Park 25% Off
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Store on 3 December 2011
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Of course, the other day, everyone saw the fun Christmas display from “Stig McQueen,” Disney apparently heard and is offering a 25% coupon this weekend on Disney theme park items. ๐Ÿ™‚ Don’t forget the add-ons at the bottom of the page.    

Shop.Mattel Free Shipping
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 3 December 2011
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There’s not a lot of CARS 2 items on sale but this is either a clearance or the real suggested retail price – $29.99 is much more reasonable and more appropriate than the $40-$49 price other places are/were charging … If it’s not under CARS – look for it under ACTION FIGURES … yea, I […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2: McQueen Alive? Well, 40% (Price-Wise)
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 3 December 2011
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Rob (My 6 Kids) reports that his Kmart has drastically reduced the price of McQueen Alive’s @60% from $59.99 to @$23.50 … Certainly a much better deal. ๐Ÿ™‚ Guess McQ needs to learn the line, “Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” You can read our review here. It’s certainly worth $23.50 if that […]

TJ Maxx – iPads $100 Off – $399 Limited to 15-25 Per Store
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Posted in Apple, ipad on 3 December 2011
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9to5 Mac is reporting that TJ Maxx will again offer iPads at $399 – $100 off, pretty much the largest cash discount on an regular priced iPad. I’m also presuming when they say iPad, they mean the iPad 2 as the original iPad is no longer available in quantity but if you’re going down to […]