If you’re at a store and you see something interesting, we are now set up on TextPlus4 so you can snap a pic (with most smartphones) and just text to us … you can still of course email it to us at metroxing (at) gmail.com but there are a couple of texting options: You can […]

According to KevinNascar & “crscrazydd”, when he asked about the “green hauler” in the TRU ad, they told him it would be on the store shelves on Friday … So, send us a pic when you see it – I’m sure there’s a TRU out there with it on the shelf. Happy hunting and thanks […]

Sure, you have the online Black Friday breaking news sites but you can also check the official ones online now: Walmart TEXT LINK. Shop HOT Black Friday Specials at Toysrus.com! Enjoy great discounts on a great selection of electronics, video games, electronic pets, action figures, dolls and much more! Shop offers 11.25.10 through 11.28.10. Shop […]

Something tells that double asterisk refers to a disclaimer somewhere that reads: “Subject to availability. Selection may vary at your store.” Um, you think? But if your store is only getting the Shiny Wax hauler, I’ll trade you an Easy Idle hauler, or of course, some other non-existent hauler … but they are on sale. […]

Most contest entries ever at TakeFive – thanks everyone for entering – WINNER – RJ & family have received their winning prize courtesy of the Disney Stores. And woohoo, it’s not sitting in its display box! Congrats and thanks! The set is called the Toon 20-pack, it should be available online soon (make sure to […]

A settlement has been proposed in a class action lawsuit pending against Toys “R” Us, Inc. and Toys “R” Us-Delaware, Inc (“Toys “R” Us”), which owns and operates Babies “R” Us, Babiesrus.com, Toys “R” Us andToysrus.com. The Action alleges that Toys “R” Us engaged in unlawful business practices by failing to provide full refunds for […]

The Disney Store has announced their Black Friday deals: “Disney Store prepares to open more than 130 stores nationwide at midnight on “Magical Friday” Nov. 26 (Black Friday). Guests who arrive between midnight and 10 a.m. can take advantage of 20 percent off all items and “Magical Friday” deals as low as $5. DisneyStore.com will […]

There was a mystery 4-pack listed for Walmart’s Black Friday (next Friday) but the mystery has been cleared up … The 4-packs that appeared briefly will be $10 each next Friday. They are sold separately. Thanks for the nice pics, “SlicePie.” He notes that the, “4-Packs are marked as AnnualWK4 on the yellow tag on […]

Target has a bunch of $1 CARS items including a small notebook … Yep, it’s lenticular … And there’s a Ramone one … No one has seen the Christmas 5-CAR Box Set but hopefully soon … In other news, WM is offering free shipping on 60,000 items, no minimum but not any Mattel CARS items. […]

While the Duplo Lego CARS out now are cute, and you thought – well, at least I can save some money … well, in 2011, you might need to crack open another hall and some more money … there will be Lego CARS2 CARS and not just Duplo ones. “Frank F.” from Germany was kind […]