Article Archive for May 2015
Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Radiator Springs 500½, Wave 2 – Arrives, Not ArrivingPosted in Disney Pixar CARS Toons, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Toons Diecast on 14 May 2015
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Amazon has posted the Wave 2 diecasts for the Radiator Springs 500½ short … BUT a quick sellout. “Fillmore with Jugs” RS Springs 500 1/2 Sarge Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” Hopefully this means it will hit the retail shelves soon. Drop us a line if you spot it. The bad news is if […]
Simpson’s Springfield Now Open at Universal Studios, HollywoodPosted in TV on 13 May 2015
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The Simpson’s Main Street is now open at Universal Studios, Hollywood. “Krusty Burger at Universal Studios Hollywood will sell the Clogger, a double-patty burger with bacon … Moe’s Tavern at Universal Studios Hollywood will offer a Flaming Moe mocktail that billows smoke … On tap at the Duff brewery at Universal Studios Hollywood: Duff, Duff Lite […]
Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: WGP Racers 5-Pack BoxPosted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 13 May 2015
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The Piston Cup Racers 5-pack box was a nice graphic of Lightning. The upcoming WGP Racers 5-pack box will look like this. Nice. The first 5-pack will contain these WGP racers … The (first) Piston Cup 5-pack was only available at Amazon. They still have some left. Will this one be Amazon only also? […]
Yoda Turns Up in Medieval ManuscriptPosted in Disney Star Wars on 12 May 2015
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Apparently the Star Wars did not take place in a galaxy far, far away but in France … Yep, a real manuscript. You can read more at the AV Club or you can check out the manuscript online.
Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Hydraulic “Body Shop” RamonePosted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 12 May 2015
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Interesting find and photos, thanks “John H.” Not on the poster nor listed as a Target Box Set CAR so some other box set? Maybe a Radiator Springs Classic 3-pack? “Never noticed before, but some Ramones have a single horizontal inset line between the black trim on the front and some have two parallel inset […]
Posted in Food on 11 May 2015
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Next time at the fair when the guy hands you a lumpy, single color moth cocoon of cotton candy, you’re being ripped off, here’s cotton candy dispensing …
Mattel Martin Arriola Tribute Corvette Contest!Posted in Mattel on 11 May 2015
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Hot Wheels recently honored the retirement of Martin Arriola’s 32-years at Mattel with a tribute Hot Wheels (details HERE). Now win a SIGNED ONE! He will even personalize it for you if you’d like. Contest starts now and ends May 17, 2015 11:59:59 PM. Enter below in the comments. You may enter once a day. […]
Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: The John Lasseter 50 MM Thanks Display Case – Martin Arriola AuctionPosted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 10 May 2015
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Martin Arriola, the lead designer and team leader of CARS diecast design from 2007 to 2010 has another amazing auction item. This handmade case and assortment was given as a thanks by Disney to the Mattel diecast team for their hard work in making the line a monster hit. The case contains the first 21 […]
