Article Archive for May 2018

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Playsets SALE at Walmart.com
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 23 May 2018
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Walmart.com has nice pricing on Sally’s Cozy Cone Motel playset and Ramone’s House of Body Art. If you’re at all interested in these, don’t dally – Flo’s is at $700 now and others are ticking up. Yes, they are not cheap AND they take up a lot of room but if you want them, now […]

Ride the Museum Mail Rail (UK)
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Posted in History on 23 May 2018
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To celebrate 350 years, the Rail Mail (UK) has been fixed & open to the public to ride! (Rail not 350 years old) Tickets HERE. There are several videos – no embed available.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Fillmore is a Radiator Springs Classic
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 22 May 2018
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Thanks, “John H.” for the great photos. The 2018 Radiator Springs Classic Fillmore is not a re-release, he’s got a brand new expression. New expression. Well, perfect expression upon hearing this EXCLUSIVE is at Toys R Us … who is down to the last month in business? Otherwise, pretty much the same. Along with Intro […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: More Fun Mal Mel Customs
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 22 May 2018
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Mad Mel is still busy re-creating the Thunder Hollow Demo Derby – here’s his latest ,,, “Well, pretty much done modifying the “Run” of “Hit n Run” into the photographer for the pitties souvenir photo stand. I rushed the painting though, and will have to repaint it later. The blue car is a near match, […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Road Trip 3-Pack On the Road (From Seattle)
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Toons Diecast on 21 May 2018
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Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” – the Road Trip Series 3-Pack with Van (with Luggage Carrier Stickers), (Road Trip) Cruisin’ Lightning McQueen & Mini with Luggage Carrier has a US release. (Amazon Link)   Road Trip Van (with Luggage Carrier Stickers) & Mini with Luggage Carrier are exclusives – not available in other […]

Banned From a Hotel – Please Forgive Me …
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Posted in Internet on 21 May 2018
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Real life beats any movie – you cannot make this up … From Nick Burchill … “Dear Empress Hotel: This may seem like and unusual request, but I write to you today, seeking a “pardon”. 17 Years ago a string of unfortunate events led to my being banned from your hotel. I would like to explain […]

Coca Cola Design Sale – Zulily
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Posted in Food on 19 May 2018
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The T5 link to Zulily

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Fun Look – Prototype Rescue Squad Mater
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Toons Diecast on 16 May 2018
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Here’s a fun look at the prototype for the SDCC Rescue Squad Mater 2009. Prototypes are hand painted and often assembled from resin pieces – they weigh ounces! Final ladder not as shiny (production version in box) Base chassis held in by screws. Photos of the unboxing.

Amazing Choral Rendition of Toto’s Aftica
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Posted in Music on 16 May 2018
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Put on headphones …

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mini Racers Scale Comparison
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 15 May 2018
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The ALL-METAL Mini Racers are great fun and really nicely done. Even the base plate is metal! Wave 1 and Wave 2 (just a few releases) were released in 2017 – Wave 3 has a whole new numbering scheme with many re-releases but some new ones coming – here’s the known numbering for 2018. Here […]