Articles in the Retail Category
Posted in Marketing, Retail on 13 October 2009
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Disney Stores is working with Steve Jobs to make their stores more fun, interactive and with more activities for kids … “The company plans to unveil the new look in May in Southern California, Long Island and Madrid, and is close to signing a lease for that Times Square flagship.” ““We will essentially be the […]
Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 10 October 2009
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There’s no denying “Nikko” when he’s on the hunt and after you 🙂 They all have the same names, Speedway 4-packs … they have different Mattel product numbers but as usual, Target has assigned one DPCI number. For those still looking for Rev’ N Go … right now, these are still ringing up at $14.99 […]
Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 9 October 2009
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“Darren R” sent me these photos a few days ago of what he saw on a shelf at WM … And … In case you are confused and think this is a good thing or are thinking about this … here’s where your brain went off the rails. 1) ILLEGAL. You are only allowed to […]
Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 9 October 2009
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For some reason, Target has put a lock on CARS merchandise getting out before 10/11 – almost as if some mythical specter creature was magically forcing employees to help customers who trick them by calling and asking … So, these are NOT available before Sunday though by Sunday you can call and ask … I […]
Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 8 October 2009
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From the left flank, the Disney Stores strike again … Sure, they’ve been selling their 1:43ish CARS (and the tuners) since 2006 … But they’ve taken the logical step … added some lights underneath and a plastic base (top is still diecast metal) … What’s this TRY ME feature? Um, yea, I think you want […]
Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 7 October 2009
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Sarge’s Boot Camp – all great. TRU Exclusive – $29.99 – arriving around the country. While might be hard to find presently, there should be another shipment before the year is out and it might be back online again soon. Sign up for an email. In a big country, we need big CARS … And […]
Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 6 October 2009
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Part 2 of the Sarge Boot Camp box set review … TJ had a little too much HGH … Holy Houshmandzadeh! He’s bigger than life now … properly meeeeggggaaaasssiiizzzzeeeeeeeddddddd. TJ and TJ Junior. How does TJ stack up to the other BIG BOYS? No doubt, both H1’s … Or the recent Ambulance? Or the town […]
Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 5 October 2009
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The other Target has the last Kmart CARS Day CARS. All clear on that? Australia Target is having a (Kmart) CARS Day (Only it’s a week long) and it’s at Target, though not part of the Target we know in the US (the name is licensed). Basically, Australia Target is getting the non-lenticular CASE K […]
Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 5 October 2009
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It’s very real … Thanks for the pic, “Nikko.” They are NOT out of production – clearly evident by this nicely updated box design … but TRU has also clearly not ordered many of them. The UPC-product number is 027084615357. Good luck! Yes, it’s Lizzie’s shop – so why is Mater pictured on the box […]
Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 5 October 2009
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The Mater Tall Tales singles are on sale this week and believe it or not, many or most Toys R Us stores have even been re-stocked! Also remember in theory, Walmart will price match if you bring in an ad so remember to tuck the TRU ad in your back pocket. I’m guessing printing the […]