Article Archive for February 2012

How to Install a Zip Line
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Posted in Gadgets on 17 February 2012
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I guess the good news is if you’re not good at installing a zip line, you won’t be spending too much of the rest of your life plunging thinking about it before it’s all peaceful …  😯 Via Wired.

Soylent Green Crackers: Glad to Meat You …
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Posted in Film, Food on 17 February 2012
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Yep, it’s real … Okay, it’s not real, real … (spoiler alert) “All-natural green crackers containing real high-energy plankton.” So, if you live in a pineapple under the sea, it is spongeworthy. Or perhaps a catchy slogan, “You’re only human, you’ll want more than one.” The movie is out on Blu Ray (free streaming for […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2: Color Changers End of Life/Line?
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 17 February 2012
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Toys R Us insiders report in that Color Changers seem to have been given the designation EOL – aka: End of Life or aka: End of Line. Which of course means the line is canceled and it seems unlikely that another retailer will pick it up. We’ll never really get confirmation that it’s official but […]

Disney California Adventures: CARS Land Opening June 15, 2012
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3 on 17 February 2012
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While Disney has only officially said June, Al Lutz of Miceage/MiceChat.com has much more reliable and detailed info for us. “The dates for DCA’s grand re-opening event have finally been chosen. June 14th will be the media day and private celebrity party, and June 15th will be the official first day of operation for customers. […]

The Perfect Gift For Every Occasion – Bobblehead of You!
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Posted in Toys on 16 February 2012
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Now you can have your own fan appreciation day and give out bobbleheads of yourself! The perfect gift for every occasion! Who would not want a bobblehead of you, yourself and caricature you! 🙂 Okay, you can also make one for someone else also – now $50% off through Saveology!

Limited Edition Marvel Comics Giclee Canvas Prints – Ideeli Sale
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Posted in comics on 16 February 2012
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All numbered, some by hand … some signed … various sizes – at Ideeli.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecasts: Finn Again, Begins Life Again at the Discount Bin
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 16 February 2012
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From “Buckland Blowouts,” the arrival of Finn McMissile to the Dollar Store – though marked at $2 (aren’t they not supposed to have anything above $1?) It’s so nice they marked it twice? Apparently there are rumors there are 250,000 Finn’s, Lightning’s, Mater’s and Francesco’s arriving at the bargain bin very soon … so don’t […]

Disney Pixar CARS 2: Toy Fair 2012 – Cute Lego Duplo CARS 2 Sets Coming
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Lego on 16 February 2012
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There are more Lego Duplo sets coming this summer … Red … “Race Day,” Lightning & Jeff Gorvette My favorite new set with Siddeley, Holley & Mater … Siddeley looks pretty darn cute … And with a hook also! Thanks for the nice pics, “FBR,”  

Power Rangers are Back … Er, Super Powered Rangers Now …
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Posted in Toys on 15 February 2012
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You have a few more days … Looks like they saved some of the old sets … and the same acting coach!  😆 And if you’re collecting, unless you’re at Toy Fair, you’re already one figure behind. Thanks, “Sloopy Dog.”

These are the Short Cars We Want …
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Posted in Uncategorized on 15 February 2012
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People say Americans will not buy small or micro cars – but maybe if they were made like these … Or this one … Sadly, these are NOT real … just great Photoshopping … but if it’s on the internet, it must be real is what I always say. It’s a conspiracy man. You can […]