Article Archive for August 2012

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2: Micky SDCC Chuki Socks Winner Photo!
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 9 August 2012
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Micky won our SDCC Chuki Socks contest and of course, she has a cute diorama ready … Very nice! I’m guessing that’s the TRU wood CARS series bridge? But you’re on your own when it comes to the signs … Or you can scan in pages from the Art of CARS 2 and make your […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Ultimate Chase US Distribution Only?
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 9 August 2012
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“Saukoon,” an international collector was curious if there will be international distribution on the Ultimate Chases … Ironically, even though they are on international cards, my feeling is they will not be packed in cases internationally – which pretty much includes everyone outside the US borders – even Canada … though keep in mind, I’m […]

Mermaids Are Real – Well, For $250 …
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Posted in Gadgets on 8 August 2012
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For $250, you too can be a mermaid … or merman … Inspired by her three daughters who love all things mermaid, Canada-based Monika Naumann of 3-Fins custom makes tails you can wear and swim in. 5 different colors.

Free WIN & MAC Video File Format Converter to iPad
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Posted in Apple Mac on 8 August 2012
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Digarty Software is offering their MacX DVD Ripper Pro software free – but you need to download and activate it by August 15, 2012 so HURRY. Yes, the oddity is it says it’s their video converter but when you click on download – you get the DVD Ripper Pro – at least on the Mac side […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2: Mega Mack RaceWorld
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 8 August 2012
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Mega Mack Raceworld, an update to Mega Mack Playtown is “back.” “SnoSno” found this at Target but also available at Amazon. The description reads: “Launch characters from the big clock tower to the track, hang out in the winner’s circle or drive under the moveable Eiffel Tower replica. Then fold all three worlds back into […]

Disney Pixar CARS: Disney Store (UK) Air Mater 3-Pack
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3 on 8 August 2012
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“Scooby Doo” sends up the heads up that this is out in the UK … I would find it hard to believe this will not get a release in the US soon … The Disney Store scale is larger and they use more metal – they look nice. The Mattel ones are also coming soon […]

How Do Skeeters Survive Rain-Rain Drops?
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Posted in Science on 7 August 2012
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How do mosquitos survive being pounded by rain and rain drops the size of them – and weighing much more than them? ” … the impact of which is comparable to a human being hit by a bus.”   “The short answer is that the mosquitoes are so light that they simply hitch a ride […]

DC Superheroes: Why Drive When You Can Fly …
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Posted in comics on 7 August 2012
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There seems to be a lot of these on the pegs, the design looks nice but I think kids realize these are two DC superheroes who do not really need a car … And yea, if you’re disguised as Clark Kent, it’s probably not a good idea to drive in a red & blue car […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Next CARS Take Flight Case B
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 7 August 2012
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CARS Take Flight CASE B (only Deluxe Oversized CARS in this series) are arriving in the warehouse this week. Autonaut McQueen is already out but Lightning McQueen Hawk & Mater Plane are new (Mater Plane as its release name is unofficial). There are two of each in the case. It’s looking pretty good that the […]

35 Years of Star Wars Posters
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Posted in movies on 6 August 2012
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I just don’t know if this poster is enticing enough to see this “Star Wars” movie thing … You can see the rest at Moviefone.