Article Archive for December 2012

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2: Rest of 2013 Diecasts Revealed + Poster
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 28 December 2012
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There is a new poster out that reveals most of the scheduled diecasts through Summer 2013 … There is a download link at the end of this post. The themes checklist has been updated to show the NEW 2013 diecasts that “complete” the numbering scheme for each theme. AIRPORT ADVENTURE The Luggage Truck was pretty […]

ThinkGeek: Star Wars Battle of Endor Electric Slot Car
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Posted in star wars on 27 December 2012
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This “Battle of Endor” Scalextric 1/32 slot “cars” are not a bad start but really, just not good enough. There should be trees on the set itself – and randomly wandering Ewoks where if you hit it, its little bloody realistic head rolls off (you can select the kid friendly version where his head does […]

Vacuum Filled with Creamy Mock Twinkies & Ho-Ho’s
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Posted in Food on 27 December 2012
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While Hostess is off the shelves, Safeway has filled the missing vacuum of cream injected sponge & chocolate cake with “Snack Artist” versions – who needs Twinkies or Ho-Ho’s when from the drawings, these will walk into your mouth? I would’ve bought some or gotten better pictures but as I was unable or unwilling to […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: London Rescue 12-Pack Sale & Review
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 27 December 2012
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At the original price of $49.99, it was definitely spendy and a lot of pricing room for discounts and clearance. But for those who couldn’t wait or wanted a nice pristine box, it’s not a bad set for completist and variant collectors. Of course at $32.99 or now at $25, it’s pretty much a must […]

Disney Pixar Mater Tall Tales: Streaming on Netflix
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar on 26 December 2012
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Added to Netflix Streaming, you can watch Mater Tall Tales as often as you like … just SEARCH and/or add to your Queue if you don’t want to look for it. Netflix signed a long term deal with Disney so most of these titles should be available for along time. I’m guessing that Angel, Alien […]

Disneyland: Goodbye Kodak, Hello Starbucks
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Posted in Disney, Disney Pixar on 26 December 2012
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Changing of the times … Because of Kodak’s bankruptcy filing, they are closing the books on their Disney sponsorships – one of the three original sponsors since 1955 still around (Coca-Cola and Carnation, now Nestlรฉ are the only two left …). Does this become a Facebook-Instagram Photo Spot? You can read more at MiceChat which […]

How’s It look in Retail Land Out There?
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Posted in Toys on 26 December 2012
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Markdowns have begun – but is it anything good? Retailers say they did not have a good Christmas. What are you stocking up on?

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Looks Like a Holly Jolly Holiday Belly of Sales
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 25 December 2012
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Well, if my local Target is any indication, they will actually have to break down and order more cases … Last time I looked, there were about 15 Francesco’s and a few Lightning’s so pretty impressive even all those got swept up at @$1.99 – looks like they might need an couple extra cases of […]

Bear! (Really!)
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Posted in Internet on 25 December 2012
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A relaxing video for a chill day … And TOTALLY real! It’s a video on the internet, how can it be fake? ๐Ÿ™‚

Merry Christmas All!
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Posted in Internet on 25 December 2012
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Merry Christmas All! Hope you’re having a fun day – and your stocking are full of Finn’s and Francesco’s or Super Chases and John Lasseter signed CARS. ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks Wraukin for the fun pic!