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Disney Pixar Monsters Inc. “Prequel” is “Monsters University”
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Posted in Uncategorized on 2 April 2011
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The sequel to Monster’s Inc. will actually be a prequel … called “Monsters University.” The sequel is slated to hit theaters in late 2012 with Billy Crystal and John Goodman back to voice Mike and Sully. Confirming the previous rumor about the film’s plot, Disney announced that the two monsters were not the best of […]

Wondercon Comic Con is Back in San Francisco
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Posted in Uncategorized on 2 April 2011
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Two more days left. Wondercon is run by the SDCC people – a lot less crazy but getting bigger. Last year, a lot of vendors didn’t attend thinking with the economy down – people would not attend or not buy – WRONG. So, this year, the show is bigger than ever. While it’s only Moscone […]

Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 2: Walmart – It’s Nearly Showtime
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Posted in Uncategorized on 2 April 2011
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“IndyKJT” found his Walmart looking like this. The Top Ten reasons why Indy Kevin’s WM look like this: 10) Someone filled Luca’s NEEEEDDDDD list. 9) More bird seed coming in. 8) Shoplifting is a serious problem. 7) They were unclear on the concept when the head office said to add width to the aisles, they […]

Ever Wonder About the People on the Box Cover of Master Mind?
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Posted in Uncategorized on 27 March 2011
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I think I played this once when we were snowbound in a cabin … but in case you’re curious about the behind the scenes of this game photo & where and what the ‘models’ look like today … Check it out at Junkyard Clubhouse.

Playhouse Storage – Perfect for Growing Collection Bursting at Seams
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Posted in Uncategorized on 22 March 2011
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Technically they’re for kids but grownups need a playhouse slash storage slash mini museum also … Plus you want to keep each collection separate, right? They only look small from the outside … They do come in Mini, Medium & Large … Should I put you down for 5? Some assembly required. From SmartPlayhouse.

Happy New Year!
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Posted in Uncategorized on 1 January 2011
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Happy New Year from T5!

New Server at Take5 – Update
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Posted in Uncategorized on 30 December 2010
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Hello there, Take5ers! Well, it looks like our new server is up and running!  The small downside is I believe we lost some posts from earlier today [sorry Metro 🙁  ]. We have been having some behind the scenes server issues which some of you may have noticed us going offline here and there.  It […]

Apple TV v. Roku v. Boxee v. Google TV – Guide to Internet Video to TV Boxes
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Posted in Retail, TV, Uncategorized on 13 December 2010
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If you want “internet video” on your TV, there are four main choices.* The first two are mainly for the average person who wants minimal fuss and the other two choices are for those who enjoy the fiddling. As you know, there are hundreds-thousands of TV networks (both old school and internet only) “broadcasting” on […]

Black Friday is HERE – Shop Us Out of the Recessions! (+ Coupon Codes)
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Uncategorized on 25 November 2010
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For those outside the United States, Black Friday is almost unheard or unbelievable in places – especially EUROPE 🙂  . There are stores that will open at midnight or at 3 AM or TRU that will open at 10 PM on Thursday night and stay OPEN for 24 HOURS! We know that there will be […]

TakeFiveADay – Text Us Anytime Via TextPlus4
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Posted in Internet, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, Uncategorized on 25 November 2010
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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 […]