Article Archive for June 2012

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: CARS Take Flight Autonaut Lightning & Mater
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 7 June 2012
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The first two Moon Mater “Toon” releases from the (now) CARS Take Flight series were covered yesterday – today the two new releases from the case. Autonaut Mater is very nice … All the details from the short are on the diecast. Also nice, his entire cab is diecast metal so no plastic face plate. […]

In Japan, Don’t Have a Cow – Instead, Have A …
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Posted in Advertising on 6 June 2012
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In the US, we might say, “Don’t have a cow,” but apparently in Japan, if it’s so good, you have a ……, of course, of course … Sadly we never get ads this interesting in the US … it’s a few year old but this will still be weird 500 years from now.

California Adventures CARS Land Early Review via MiceAge
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3 on 6 June 2012
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Since they’ve been holding a few preview days for Imagineering and Pixar employees, early reviews of CARS Land are in at MiceAge … If you prefer to know nothing and want to be surprised it all – don’t read but if you want a great sneak review of what to expect in terms of rides, […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: CARS Take Flight Stu Bop & Rescue Squad Chopper 2012
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 6 June 2012
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Two of the 4 releases from the new CARS Take Flight series are “repeats” in one sense and not in another sense – you can decide if you want to add these variants to your collection. (We’ll cover the two totally new ones tomorrow). The Toon “Rescue Squad Chopper” has been released as “Rescue Chopper” […]

Loading … Loading … Buffering … Buffering … Wait For It …
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Posted in Internet on 5 June 2012
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Dude has gathered up every “loading” spinning graphic under the internet moon … Next time, someone stops by your desk for the TPS report – load this and say, “hold on.” (aka: Shopping for CARS at Retail January to June 2012)  

Universal Studios Transformers Ride Review
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Posted in Uncategorized on 5 June 2012
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If you’re in LA, check out the new Transformers Ride at Universal Studios – review here at SlashFilm.

The MobileMe to iCloud 30 Day Move Notice
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Posted in Apple, Apple Mac, IOS, ipad, iPhone on 5 June 2012
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MobileMe users should have gotten this email from Apple: What does it mean? Well, the simplest explanation is that MobileMe is shutting down (and being replaced by iCloud – more below). So, if you have used MobileMe to display your photos in the Gallery, have a personal website on the site or store files in […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecasts: 2012 New Poster Diecast Reveals
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 5 June 2012
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The Mattel CARS website has been updated with reveals and names attached to previously announced CARS (previously listed as “blue car with doohickey.”) And even fan friendly – you can download the poster – just go to the bottom of the page on the right – click PRINT. Don’t be fooled by the SHOP ONLINE […]

Kmart CARS Event In-Store Day: When Will Stores Know?
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 4 June 2012
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Many people have reported that calling and asking their local Kmart store about their particpation in the next Kmart CARS Event Day (June 16, 2012 – 9 AM) actually ends up with them feeling less informed than they started with. Just be patient – wait a few more days before calling back. They will need […]

Are Hot Wheels Supposed to be NSFW?
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Posted in diecast, Toys on 4 June 2012
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Sure, HR might write you up for looking at Hot Wheels at work but normally just for wasting time looking at toys … The Hanna Barbera ones are also out but it’s not really a Flintstones car if you can’t put your feet through the floor.