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Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: New Track Playset – Mack Track Challenge
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 3 January 2009
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No photos yet but here’s the description … “The action starts as Lightning McQueen boosts into high speed with the power booster. Next you can make a lane change by pushing and holding the button to make Lightning McQueen take the in-field route. But waitโ€”Mack is on the track and is drifting! If Lightning McQueen […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Target January 2009
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 3 January 2009
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For newbies who have just joined this line – at most of the stores right now, the shelves/pegs look pretty enticing. CARS are colorful, there is a nice variety … most of the main characters (other than Sally & Lizzie) are on the shelves … to the fun Pitty’s to some cool “minor character” choices […]

TakeFive Community: Say Hello to Roswell & Future Pixar Goddess,
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV, Uncategorized on 2 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) ๐Ÿ™‚ SIGNIN NAME? BIO? WHEN DID YOU START? WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT? HOW LONG BEFORE […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Haulers At TRU … in France …
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 2 January 2009
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Has anyone spotted any of the Haulers at a TRU in the US or Canada? Maybe Mattel doesn’t realize Australia speaks English? Or maybe because you spell realise with an S and not a Z – that’s the problem. Change posthaste to American English, dood! I understand them not being in Canada – what with […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Licensing & of Course, the Apple Mac iCar
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 2 January 2009
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I do not have access to the contracts that Pixar (& now Disney) signed with all the parties involved but this generally applies. When you agree to participate in a film, part of the agreement includes using your likeness and your voice. The next part simply depends on how much they need you versus how […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Piston Cup Racers Check List Checklist (January 2009 Update)
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 2 January 2009
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Here is an updated checklist to reflect the Wheelers (revised launcher like series) plus the Kmart Day 2 CARS even though it’s not another 5-6 months away – at least you can keep track of what’s coming as announced. If you’re not interested in being a completist, you can make some planning & buying strategies […]

Happy New Year & New Take Five A Day Banner
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 1 January 2009
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For those who missed our post a few days on the story of our new banner by Martin Arriola, here’s the full scoop … Like Martin and the Pixar diecast CARS he helps bring to life*, it’s fun, it’s cool and it’s artistry. Thanks Martin! *Martin does have a team of people who work with […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: In the Name of the Name Game
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Posted in Advertising, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 1 January 2009
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There has been a lot of name changes recently … Some are explainable, others not so much … Tow became RACE TOW TRUCK TOM … Why? Well, presumably his name was TOM and not really TOW but I’m not sure anyone really cared … maybe his name was Tom but all the gang at the […]

TakeFiveADay Trading Forum Feedback ARCHIVE (10/08-02/09)
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV, Uncategorized on 1 January 2009
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BELOW is the ARCHIVE of TRADE FEEDBACK PAGE From October 2008 to February 2009 – to search for FEEDBACK of someone you are thinking of trading with, use your BROWSER page search feature under the EDIT Menu … not your browser INTERNET search … Enjoy! Great Trades with Sliciepie Shelby and Met Thanks guys //Lenin […]

TakeFive Community: Say Hello to Buckland Blowouts, Brown Fury, Popeye, & BeautifulSorta
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV on 1 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) ๐Ÿ™‚ SIGNIN NAME? BIO? WHEN DID YOU START? WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT? HOW LONG BEFORE […]