Article Archive for June 2014

Amazing Storm Supercell Photos
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Posted in nature on 20 June 2014
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Of course, those who live in the Plains are going – me’h, that’s just last Tuesday. 🙂 Lots more at the Washington Post.

Mattel Disney Planes: New Target Box Sets
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Posted in Disney Planes, Mattel Disney Planes Diecast on 20 June 2014
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Even though Planes: Fire & Rescue diecasts are out, there are still Planes diecasts being released … though once again, not exactly in the best format … Take to the Skies which features the first release of YELLOW BIRD and the hard to find as a single, TSUBASA along with fairly common re-releases of El […]

Get an Uber Ride in Optimus Prime
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Posted in movies on 19 June 2014
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If you’re in Phoenix today (the 19th) or in LA on the 21st, using your Uber smartphone app, you can call up Optimus Prime for a ride. You can read more at Fast Company.

Disney Planes Fire & Rescue: Disney Store Windlifter
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Posted in Disney Planes Fire & Rescue, Disney Store on 18 June 2014
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“John H.” sends along great pics of Disney Store’s Windlifter. Also solid diecast metal. The removable tank is plastic. Next to Disney Store Hector Vector & Blade Ranger.   Looks larger than the Mattel version. Mattel’s Maru is HUGE but scaled to the Disney Store Planes. Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” You can […]

Disney Planes Fire & Rescue – Disney Store Blade Ranger
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Posted in Disney Planes Fire & Rescue, Disney Store on 18 June 2014
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“John H.” sends along nice photos of the Disney Store’s version of Blade Ranger. As John H. notes, he’s solid diecast metal. Unlike the Mattel version which is split 50-50 metal & plastic body. Good scale next to Mattel’s Smoke Jumpers. Unlike Mattel’s, both doors open – though Mattel’s version contains a working hook. Comes […]

Hot Wheels Star Wars SDCC Darth Vader
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Posted in Mattel on 17 June 2014
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“The FIRST EVER Hot Wheels Star Wars vehicle, modeled after one of the most iconic villains in film history – Darth Vader! What better way to display your 1:64-scale die-cast car (with real rubber tires) than inside Vader’s lightsaber, complete with red glowing lights, lightsaber sounds and heavy breathing from the Sith Lord himself.” (Diecast […]

Disney Pixar CARS: New Disney Store CARS Artist Series
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS, Disney Store on 17 June 2014
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The Disney Store has released a new line of CARS diecasts, called the CARS Artist Series. There is a 1:18 scale Lightning McQueen ($69.95).   Finely detailed die cast metal     •    1:18 scale     •    Working headlights and taillights     •    Hinged hood     •    Molded engine details     •    Working suspension     •   […]

Disney Speedway Richard Petty NASCAR Jr. Ride Along – Photos of Gaskits & Nitroade
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Posted in Disney Pixar on 16 June 2014
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Starting on June 14, 2014 – the Richard Petty NASCAR Junior Ride Along at the World Disney World Speedway will feature Gaskits & Nitroade! Photos of Gaskits and Nitroade. The eyes don’t impede the view from the inside. “RPDE’s Junior Ride-Along program gives children ages 6 to 13 (and at least 48 inches tall) the […]

Mattel Disney Planes Fire & Rescue: Cabbie McHale the Transporter
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Posted in Disney Planes Fire & Rescue, Mattel Disney Planes Fire & Rescue Diecast on 16 June 2014
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Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” We now know Cabbie has a last name and it’s McHale. Some people might not like that it’s stickered and not tampo decals. But it’s nice. And the main question? Yep, all the Mattel Smoke Jumpers diecasts released fit inside.   John H. says you can fit 3 […]

Disneyland Has Frozen Elsa Princess Dress in Stock
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Posted in Disney on 15 June 2014
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Disneyland is reporting the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique inside Disneyland has the Elsa FROZEN Princess Dress in stock. Yes, inside the park and no, they do not take phone orders.