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Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Mini Mack is Off the Hook! (And On)
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV, Uncategorized on 19 January 2009
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Mini Mack – Camo (aka: Sarge Boot Camp Mack) actually has a working trailer hitch hole and can cart off his “normal” Mack trailer! Double duty! Nice! Ten-hut! Thanks for the great pics, “Slam.” Of course, maybe this is a new thing – they realized that offering a semi without a hitch hole is like […]

The TakeFive Scrapbook Extraordinare!
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV, Uncategorized on 12 January 2009
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Thanks for Part II of my great Christmas gifts … Of course, part I was the great Texas Tea but this one is even nicer! It’s a great scrapbook from a bunch of TakeFivers as put together by hand by “Mary,” “Lyndsee (aka: Flik’s Friend),” “Nancy (aka: Mia, Tia & NJM).” and Sarah (aka: Collectormom.”) […]

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: Another Year, Another Era – Welcome to the Golden Age of CARS
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV, Uncategorized on 5 January 2009
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In 2006 when CARS the diecast line was first released, it was yet another get-rich quick movie marketing scheme as planned by Disney. While a cars-based film certainly provided a much better opportunity to sell some merchandise, it was by no means a sure bet. Nevermind hindsight – all movies outside of Starwars had a […]

TakeFive Community: Say Hello to PDAS1996 & Samurai60
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV, Uncategorized on 4 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 […]

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) 🙂 SIGNIN NAME? BIO? WHEN DID YOU START? WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT? HOW LONG BEFORE […]

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 […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Matty MattyCollector
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV, Uncategorized on 31 December 2008
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Matty is not feeling too well right now … This magic flute is talking and he cannot get any work done! And why does the flute only speak in Flemish!? But kids, sing with me and all be good in the land of foam and felt and OMG! I have green caterpillars for eyes!!!!! Yes, […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Confetti Chase Impound Snot Rod
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Posted in Advertising, collecting, diecast, Film, Internet, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Toys, TV, Uncategorized on 30 December 2008
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Bryan H. found this at a TRU in East Central Iowa. This appears to be first confetti blister card of Impound Snot Rod. Error? Variant? Well, impossible to call it yet. If a few turn up here and there, an error. If dozens of people report seeing it all over – then it’s a variant. […]

TakeFive Community: Say Hello to SuperGrassGirl, Luciano, Joe-Seven & KD
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Posted in Uncategorized on 27 December 2008
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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 […]