Article Archive for December 2013

Disney World of CARS: The Name Change
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Disney Planes, Mattel Disney Planes Diecast on 17 December 2013
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It looks like the Disney • World of CARS umbrella grows larger … Hydro CARS have changed from Disney • Pixar CARS to … Old design. More importantly, PLANES changes from A World Above CARS to Disney • World of CARS … Thanks for the heads up photos, “John H.”

Mattel Disney PLANES: More Pitty’s Means More Gift Sets?
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Posted in Disney Planes, Mattel Disney Planes Diecast on 17 December 2013
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“John H.” nabbed some early avail-back door Pitty’s so presumably we’ll be getting more Gift Sets – with the tent and the PLANE? This is a “Spanish” Pitty … So, presumably, this is the PLANE that will come with this Gift Set … Another Pitty is Roper, the “manager” of the race – since he […]

Contest Winners!
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 16 December 2013
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“Brian” was nice enough to pass along some of his extra posters from the Spring Kmart CARS promo as a contest giveaway! Thanks Brian! Sorry it took so long to post winners, was distracted with house issues – all these re-releases is crushing my foundation! 😉 Winners of the poster – ZIPZAP and OUTLAWBAK! Congrats! […]

Mattel Disney PLANES & CARS: Toys R Us Sale + Price Match
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Disney Planes, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Planes Diecast on 16 December 2013
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Toys R Us is having a nice $9.99 sale on their Radiator Springs Classic 3-Packs this week. You can see more photos here and here. These are only available at TRU so no price match BUT if you want the PLANES Gift Sets, you can either pick them up at TRU for $9.99 or get […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Next Toon – Radiator Springs 500
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 16 December 2013
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Well, if it’s not the next Toon, “Radiator Springs 500” is the next Toon with diecast releases – it’s own line extension. This is not actually artwork from Radiator Springs 500 but from the Art of CARS … Here’s the brief description: “Iconic race locations with Lightning McQueen and other off-road racers.” And of course, […]

Walt Disney World Phone Numbers App
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Posted in Disney on 15 December 2013
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There is a nice free app with 150 important Walt Disney World theme park phone numbers. Over 150 Phone Numbers Include: ✓ Main Walt Disney World Switchboard – Live Rep – Gets you to any location at Walt Disney World Resort ✓ WDW Central Reservations Office ✓ WDW Dining Reservations ✓ WDW Character Dining Reservations […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Radiator Springs John Lassetire
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 15 December 2013
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“John H.” sends along great photos of Woody Green John Lasseter. It’s hard to complain about the appearance of Radiator Springs John Lasseter – not only was he free (with purchase of 5 singles) (along with Muggsy). Of course in a perfect world, it would be real wood paneling but then it would probably cost […]

WestJet Christmas Treat
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Posted in Advertising on 14 December 2013
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It’s usually not very Christmassy when you have to travel for the holidays but WestJet asked people what they would like for Christmas AND … well, they have customers for life! 🙂

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Cool 4×4 Customs
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 14 December 2013
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“DolphinBoy” made some very cool customs for Christmas … er, these aren’t supposed to be a secret surprise, are they? 🙂 Very cool! Nice that every wheel is custom. Something tells me Sheriff was sleeping when they slipped those bad boys on. Great job, “DolphinBoy!”

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Kmart CARS Day #10 Case Now 50% at Kmart.com
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 13 December 2013
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Well, it’s more like 48% off but close enough. Thanks for the heads up “Kevin NascarBronco.” here’s the text link (or click on the graphic below). It works out to $2.07 a CAR in case you’re wondering. Here’s what in the case. (Note – it’s GOLD RIP and not silver as the photo shows)