Articles in the Retail Category

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Where to Shop for CARS
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 27 January 2011
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“Por356” was nice enough to make a chart for visitors and travelers on shopping for CARS. Feel free to add to the list in the comments. Thanks! “Por356.” It is a list of places to shop for Cars.  The idea is that others could add to the list. I believe it would be good for […]

M2 Acylic Display Cases – Nice for Mattel Disney Pixar Piston Cup Racers
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Posted in diecast, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys on 24 January 2011
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For those who have been looking for a nice display for your Mattel Disney Pixar Piston Cup racers, M2 offers an option that is great on pricing for a solid Acrylic Display Case – though not 100% perfect … The 5-pack sells for around $5.50 so basic pricing is great. But as you can also […]

M2 Machines New Auto-Thentics Trucks: Blazin’ Cool
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Posted in Retail, Toys on 21 January 2011
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M2 has been releasing a bunch of great old classic American cars -and not just the same old standbys … But in wave 15, they have really stepped up the game with a bunch of totally obscure truck – detailed & old school diecasts – heavy on the metal and rubber tires (well, synthetic rubber […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Lizzie – Here, There, Nowhere
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 18 January 2011
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Since we seem to have spend the weekend in the comments section on Lizzie, here’s a recap on the apparition known as Lizzie … Hey, everyone, come quick, there’s a picture on the internet that looks just like me. And obviously these dates are intended as a general guideline – each region can be completely […]

Disney Pixar CARS: Disney Rewards CAR Sign
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Posted in Disney, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 17 January 2011
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Robert D. collected enough reward points to redeem for the giant LIGHT ‘EM UP CARS sign from the Disney Rewards program … You get a sense of its scale – yes, it lights up. Only thing is it’s 8,000 points. A LOT of points. But nice – good luck! Disney Rewards LINK HERE along with […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: The WM 4 Pack Variant Alert
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 16 January 2011
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The WM 4-packs were a pretty good deal at $10 for 4 “Townies,” but are a really great deal at the clearance pricing people have found for anywhere from $4 to $7. For newbie collectors, they are great as many are hard to find in the classics non-moving eyes versions. This 4-pack is easiest to […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 2: CARS 2 CARS – Street Date 5.15.2011
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3, Retail on 16 January 2011
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Psst, pass it “Brian O” of “Nowhere Toys,” says the official street date of CARS 2 diecast is May 15, 2011 … So, sometime in March, we will have a contest to see who and where the diecasts are available in a store that breaks the embargo … 🙂 Thanks Brian.

Febreze Sport Spray: The Easy Way to “Smell Swell”
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Posted in Retail on 15 January 2011
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Procter & Gamble was kind enough to send along some of the new Febreze Sport Spray for me to test out. Spray it on shoes, gym bags, workout gear and clothes and that not good funky smell is gone … this is the the kind of no real effort cleaning I like … hey, it […]

Target Buys Zellers Stores: Coming to Canada in 2013
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 15 January 2011
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Zellers is not closing but selling some 220 stores to Target – who will close about 70 and rename & open 150 Target branded stores in 2013 or 2014. Via Reuters. Fans of Target & retailing history can check the CNBC Special airing this month, “Target: Inside the Bullseye.” Check out the original logo and […]

Disney Pixar CARS: CARS2 Preview + Race Display Carrying Case
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail on 14 January 2011
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Of course, the first CARS 2 movie trailer showcased some of these CARS already but here are the official previews of their new looks. Since McQueen is the 4 time Piston Cup champion – he’ll represent the “Piston Cup” in the World Grand Prix races  so instead of the Rust-eze logo, he’ll sport the Piston […]