Article Archive for March 2015

Annoy Your Co-Workers Tomorrow
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Posted in Internet on 31 March 2015
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If you work in an office, print these out so your fellow co-workers shout at your copiers that have been upgraded to voice control … stand back for the hilarity … or hatred of you. 🙂 You can download the one for your brand of copier from IMGUR. Enjoy!

Target BOGO 50% Off Sale ….
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 31 March 2015
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It looks like the Target BOGO 50% off sale covers Hot Wheels and Marvel Avengers … “Damien V.” says it covers CARS & PLANES items (not really online but maybe in stores?) “… Pixar/Planes/Avengers and other (albeit mostly Mattel brands) Barbie, Monster High and on. But the Target Exclusive Fire & Rescue 7 pack is […]

They Way Back Toy TV Commercials Roundup
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Posted in Toys on 30 March 2015
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ScreenCrush has rounded up some fun way back TV toy commercials … Like this famous one – can you imagine kids today waiting 3-6 months?!

Mattel Disney Planes Fire & Rescue: Lil’ Dipper & Dynamite Air & Ground Rescue
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Posted in Disney Planes Fire & Rescue, Mattel Disney Planes Fire & Rescue Diecast on 30 March 2015
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Coming soon … Air & Ground Rescue – the 3 pack. Hopefully it shows up soon as Lil’ Dipper (deluxe) and Dynamite, the Smokejumper (single) have been pretty hard to find on card. I think that’s also Racer Dusty? Thanks for the great pic of the int’l packaging, “David V.”   Drop us a line […]

Toys R Us: The 2015 Business Plan
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Posted in Toys on 29 March 2015
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Toys R Us has announced their strategic plans for 2015: During 2015, the objective of the company’s “TRU Transformation” strategy will be to continue to slow the company’s sales decline, strengthen margin and improve EBITDA to effectively position the business to become fit for growth. Company-wide efforts will focus on four key priorities: Continue to […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Piston Cup Racer 5 Pack – Amazon
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 29 March 2015
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Looks like a new trend! Thanks for the great pics, “Drew C.” The new Piston Cup 5-pack also comes as singles in a cardboard box. Nice art! The FIRST ever release of Tach O Mint on card. AND the updated Mr. Kevin “I’m Pink, NOT Red, are you blind, man Racingtire” in pink and not […]

Disney Tomorrowland Prequel Novel Contest!
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Posted in Disney on 29 March 2015
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Disney Publishing has sent along a prequel novel to the upcoming Tomorrowland movie, “BEFORE TOMORROWLAND.” Very classy looking book – about 310 pages plus a mini graphic novel at the back. Contest starts now and ends Sunday, April 5th at 11:59:59 AM. You may enter once a day below in the comments with the words: […]

Jeopardy – Pixar
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Posted in TV on 28 March 2015
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I don’t know if this is real but it is amusing … And in the red going into Final Jeopardy? You get the boot.  

Mattel Disney Planes Fire & Rescue: Pick a Pack Teddy 3-Pack
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Posted in Disney Planes Fire & Rescue, Mattel Disney Planes Fire & Rescue Diecast on 28 March 2015
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There was a 3-pack listing for Teddy, the Secretary of the Interior (along with Pontoon Dusty & Drip) … it was presumed it would be a 3-pack box with a window and a PLANES F&R scene but it’s a cardboard box with three singles! Only on Amazon. “John H.” sends along great photos. Like the […]

Disney Store 28th Anniversary Sale
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Posted in Disney Store on 27 March 2015
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The Disney Stores are celebrating their 28th anniversary with a 28% off everything starting tonight at 8 PM and running through March 28, 2015. CODE: HAPPY28 LINK. In store … (tomorrow) Saturday, March 28, 2015 Special opening ceremony. 28 great gifts, one for each of the first 28 guests who make a purchase in each […]