Article Archive for December 2012

Disney D23: Early Bird Pricing of D23 Expo Ends December 31
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Disney Store, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 8 December 2012
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Don’t forget if you plan on going to the D23 Expo later this summer (August), the Early Bird discount ticket pricing ends December 31, 2012. The rest of this post is essentially the post from last summer when tickets first started going on sale. Disney’s D23 Expo tickets have gone on sale. What is it? […]

Disney Pixar CARS: Frank Tractor Tipping Set at SF Union Square Store
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Disney Store on 8 December 2012
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Spotted at the Disney Store San Francisco Union Square Store … CARS Frank the Combine – Tractor Tipping Set. My guess is there are gone already but it might be worth a call to a large city relaunch Disney Store near you. The Disney Stores “retail” stores added as getting it in stores might include […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Chrome Air Mater 2-Pack Variant?
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 7 December 2012
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Possible variant alert from “Wraukn.” There is a version of Mater Hawk with dark shades … I have not seen one in a while so anyone else spot this? Error or variant? Side by side with typical release. McQueen Hawk looks to be the same … Thanks, “wraukn.” So, anyone spot the dark shades version?

The Ultimate: Starbucks Stainless Steel Card + Upgrade
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Posted in Food on 7 December 2012
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At 3 PM PT/noon Eastern today, Gilt.com will offer a $400 dollar value limited edition stainless steel Starbucks card for $450. In addition, you get an auto upgrade to GOLD MEMBERSHIP – Gold membership to the rewards program includes perks such a free birthday drink and a free drink or food item after the purchase […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Walmart – Red One! Black Tarp One!
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 7 December 2012
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This aisle may not be to federal specifications … though I guess as long as it’s not the chip & lard bucket aisle … “customer lodged in aisle 6” At the other end? Tarp one! And if you’re gonna hide cards, you really must do a better job in the yarn section or something … […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Walmart Red Bin CARS Spotting
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 6 December 2012
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The CARS portion of the Walmart red bins is not supposed to be out until Sunday but may have made an appearance in your store. This was at the front of a Walmart but it might be in toys, or with the Christmas toys aisle (which may NOT be by the regular toy section) or […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 2 Diecast: Oversized-Deluxe Case A 2013 …
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 6 December 2012
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Thanks “JMDL Toys” for the nice photos. Oversized Dinoco Helicopter from CARS 1 – rerelease, looks about the same as the last release but it’s been a long while … Ivan Mater – Mater disguised as Ivan, first release. Kabuki Mater – first release. Nice & elaborate. Mack – note, this is CARS 1 Mack […]

Nice Amazon Blu Ray Deals – Indiana Jones & The 3 Stooges
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Posted in movies on 5 December 2012
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Each for $39.99 – Indiana Jones Blu Ray set – TODAY ONLY. And John H. insists this is a great deal, 🙂 All the Three Stooges.

Disney Pixar CARS: Children’s Toy Closet Disney Store Frank + $20 Coupon Code
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Store on 5 December 2012
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Children’s Toy Closet has some of the Disney Store Frank Tractor Tipping Set in stock … There is a coupon code “T5” or “t5” will net you a $20 discount. One per household. You must buy the Frank-Tractor Tipping Box Set to get the discount. You can buy other items at Children’s Toy Closet but […]

Thar She Blows: The Wind
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Posted in Science on 5 December 2012
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A very hypnotic interactive look at the wind as it sweeps across America right now … (this is a static shot, click on the link).