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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 15 April 2009
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Not sure if this is nationwide or just one store … Carrying Case “launcher,” Mini Playsets, “Step on” Track with stolen 2-piece Lightning McQueen, Radiator Springs Challenge and the oval Carrying Case …
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 15 April 2009
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Most of the cars of CARS that are based mostly on a real life CAR is evident by the “licensed” logos and trademark/trade dress indication on the cards. The tuners are a little different as they seem to be mostly “inspired by.” Now, whether that’s because they wanted to have design liberty with the tuners […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 14 April 2009
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And now, the geekiest post of all … the bags of CARS … Of course, most CARS come on cards or in boxes but the mail-aways have mostly come with bags so here’s a review since there are a lot of questions about “authenticity.” In this case, it is important because you want to be […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 13 April 2009
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While we will start to get the Mater Tall Tales CARS this year – coming in a couple months? Tokyo Mater CARS won’t be here until 2010. We will get them in this order: Rescue Squad Mater, & Mater the Greater definitely in 2009 & maybe El Materdor also in 2009. So, we have a […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 13 April 2009
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While we will start to get the Mater Tall Tales CARS this year – coming in a couple months? Tokyo Mater CARS won’t be here until 2010. We will get them in this order: Rescue Squad Mater, & Mater the Greater definitely in 2009 & maybe El Materdor also in 2009. So, we have a […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 12 April 2009
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This is a sort-of repeat of an earlier post covering licensing for films but I’ll answer it again – more specifically regarding voice rights. For animation, a movie star will generally will not do “additional” voice over work outside of the film and maybe a short if it’s already planned – such as Ghostlight Mater […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 11 April 2009
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Well, not exactly ‘new’ NEW … but new on Race O Rama cards. These will eventually make it back to the US but no real timetable as they’re now a Target exclusive. They will definitely be back by Autumn here in the US but maybe sooner … for a full list of which cards are […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 11 April 2009
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Scheduled for last week’s US airing but dropped mysteriously … but thanks to KnightRider’s sharp eyes – available online at Disney UK. (click link or graphic below to be transported). Those NOT in the UK will be asked if you’re absolutely sure you want to go to Disney UK – click on the left box […]
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 11 April 2009
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Well, there’s no shortage in some stores … Of course, that is SlicePie’s shopping cart next to this pallet so you’re just a little late … 🙂
Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 10 April 2009
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It’s a little left turn from the outskirts of canonocity to the Disney Store but not too far off the beaten path … Penny racers! $2.50 each but if you buy 3, you get a 4th so a little cheaper than Mini’s though you can’t look too closely 🙂 Though Disney Store doesn’t call them […]