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Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Chase Confetti Tossed
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV, Uncategorized on 8 January 2009
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Without going into too much detail, the word is that confetti on the Chase blisters is no more. This was not a cost savings measure – more of a creative look & feel decision … So, in the midst of the change, some Boost and some Snot Rod’s seem to have escaped the factory wearing […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Red Rims Mario Andretti in the Maison
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 8 January 2009
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As we learned a few days ago, Mario Andretti with the correct red rims has arrived in France … Here he is out of his plastic prison next to old/variant Mario Andretti Not sure why it took a year … But one more error fixed. So he should start showing all over Europe very soon? […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Haulers & Team Haulers … Er, Collect Them All!
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 8 January 2009
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If the Haulers are nice as is … They are triple H as nice with a Piston Cup Racer & a Pitty! Nice. Hella nice. Hella, hella nice. These sets work on a lot of levels. Of course, once you have the haulers done – might as well re-pack them in some way and this […]

TakeFive Community: Say Hello to PirateDad, Edge, ComixGuru, & Zach Racr
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 7 January 2009
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For anyone who wants to introduce themselves, step right up and answer these questions three (or more) (or make up your own- we’re not picky other than answering the FIRST one so we know who you are) 🙂 SIGNIN NAME? BIO? WHEN DID YOU START? WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT? HOW LONG BEFORE […]

CARS Toons: Mater’s Tall Tales Now on Disney.com
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 7 January 2009
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The first three CARS Toons: Mater’s Tall Tales are available for instant watching at Disney.com but not Tokyo Drift … probably have to wait until BOLT ends its theatrical run … It’s nice – they are available for viewing in three sizes, “small,” … Large and FULL SCREEN viewing options (not show here). The three […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Target Reset? How Can I Tell
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 7 January 2009
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Well, there are obvious clues and not so obvious clues … Uh, not reset … or SlicePie was just here … Not reset … or the Target is all tilty and everything is all askew … Yep, the reset has begun. As Target prefers to keep their employees busy and have the shelves look full […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: CASE B Gift 3-Packs UPGRADE! & Next CASE C & CASE D!
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 7 January 2009
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The Gift Packs (aka: 3-packs) did not get off to the best of starts. The first batch featured CARS packs that were not just terribly un-exciting but frankly, the card design was dull, dull, dull, dull … CASE A (late 2007-early 2008) Cactus McQueen, Dirt Track Doc Hudson (Red Rims) & Sheriff Pace Car (Charlie […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Mini 6-Packs Arriving …
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 6 January 2009
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While a photos of these were released a few months, they have definitely stepped up the design of the packaging and in this case have gone all out for the Mini’s … Mattel definitely didn’t skimp or just “made do.” It’s impressive that they specifically design individual and custom display boxes for each and all […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Race ‘N Rescue Mini Playset Review
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 6 January 2009
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Niki P. was kind enough to write a review for us … When I opened the package the playset was being held in place by those plastic tabs that they now are using with the haulers and Shake and Go toys.  The inside back of the box has a back drop looking down the main […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: How To Get Sign Off on the Apple Mac iCar
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 6 January 2009
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In honor of MacWorld’s keynote today, why and when we should get the Apple Mac iCar re-released along with his Pit Crew in a beautiful box set. A few days ago, we covered why the Mac iCar is not on the re-release schedule. Briefly, there is no ‘legal’ reason in the way people use the […]