Disney Pixar Cars - Toys R Us, Comic-Con and Kmart Collectors Days

Today, I waited and waited for the green light to report some super cool things to you all, but unfortunately, I got stuck at a long red light. So, I'm simply going to tease you by saying that I will eventually tell you some potentially incredible news about Toys R Us! I'm waiting for some verification about the news. I may be able to discuss this story in the next few days.

I'll also tell you I should have some super stuff for you about Comic-Con! China is a bit behind on Mattel's Comic-Con exclusive. I expect to have some very nice things for you by the middle, to the end of next week.

Finally, I will have something for you about the Kmart Collectors Days! It is something good, but something you can't buy. What could it be?! You'll have to wonder and wait to find out!

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Disney Pixar Cars - The Not Gonna Do It Gask-its Toys R Us Promo

We've been on many a goose chase. The infamous Walmart Pallet Drop in October, then November, then December! Now, people have been looking for a Gask-its promotion at Toys R Us that hasn't materialized. Why? Well, sit back and I'll tell you...

Sidewall Shine was a winner, but TRU reportedly has 9000
N2O Cola Cars parked in their warehouse waiting for a home!

I heard "Unofficially" from my undercover janitors deep inside the offices of Mattel, that Toys R Us still has 9000 N2O Colas left from the most recent 5 for 1 promotion! Additionally, I heard that fulfillment was a mess. Remember how many of you received Hot Wheels cars by mistake? Thus, the promotion was a bust! A disappointment! A fail-you-r to say the least!! With this in mind, any idea of doing another promotion with Gask-its is off the table.

So, I wouldn't expect to see any new 5 for 1 promotions for a while. I know a number of people were not happy to see that Mattel would be releasing an N2O Launcher. Can't say I disagree, but I can say that these promo cars were never marketed as "Exclusive" in any way.

You can count on me to bring you any news as it breaks.

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Disney Pixar Cars - Preview of Revolting and N2O Launchers

Let's start the week off with a bang! Here's a look at two New Launchers that will be coming out some day! I've got Re-Volting and N2O for you today...

Re-Volting Rebuilt Alternators are sold in
finer Alternator Valley auto parts stores


N2O Cola's fizz gives any car a turbo punch!

If you're like me, you haven't been collecting the launchers. Did you know however, that the idea of the launchers is to be able to reproduce all of pit row? So, even though you may have most of the Cars, you may want to start getting the launchers so you can have a complete set.

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Disney Pixar Cars - Collector Frustration and Loss of Momentum

I've always had my finger on the pulse of collecting, and am a fairly good barometer of how collectors feel. Have you been frustrated with the lack of supply of the new releases over the last few months? I know I have! For the first time in three years, my collecting has become discombobulated. I'm not even sure what I need to be up to date with my collection, and feel like I've hit a wall. I know I need Impound Snot Rod, Greta, Hank, Tumbleweed McQueen, White Walls McQueen and Race Damaged King. The problem is, who knows what's out?! Distribution is so screwed up, that some parts of the country are just getting T Cases that came out four to five months ago, while others are seeing Impound DJ! Can you relate?!

How about the economy? Are you starting to buy just one Car instead of two of each character? I've started to curtail my spending. Especially in light of the pathetic supply. We all ran around like a bunch of goofballs during Black Friday through Christmas looking for New releases and Haulers that never showed up! I don't know about you, but I'm tired and over it all! Ever visit MattyCollector.com? This is what you hear...Chirp, Chirp, Chirp, Chirp!! So, is it any surprise that Mattel comes out with a lousy earnings report? As I've said in the past, Mattel blames retailers, while the retailers blame Mattel. Passing the proverbial buck doesn't matter to customers. We want service, supply and not some artificial scarcity! Doing some stupid promotion to get us to buy up "Peg Warmers" to get a racer in a case is losing it's appeal. People ordered three to five Sidewall Shines, then only ordered one to three N2O Colas. Buying all those Cars that we don't want or need is getting old fast.

Well, I guess we'll see what happens. The Haulers are finally showing up and Dustin Mellows is making appearances. New singles are still pathetically scarce, and who knows where all the Chase Cars are. Mattel has no excuse for poor earnings. They can print money by simply getting their act together and meeting consumer demand for the hottest toy line in the world...CARS!

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Disney Pixar Cars - N2O Welcomed By Racing Committee

N2O Cola Welcomed by Race Official Tom & Nitroade

All the pomp and circumstance deserved by a celebrity was given to N2O Cola as he arrived in town today! Race Official Tom was the first to welcome N2O on behalf of the Piston Cup staff. Nitroade did the honors as the representative of the Race Cars. N2O was honored and felt like part of the circuit immediately! He was quoted as saying, "I just hope we have a good season, and I quickly become one of the boys!"

I bet you didn't know N2O's real name is Manny Flywheel! He's been a fervent spokescar for his sponsor N2O Cola. The ironic thing is Manny can't drink N2O because it is illegal on the racing circuit. N2O Cola gives engines an extra pop through the ingredient of nitrous.

N2O is expected to make stops in many other towns while on the racing circuit. Don't forget you have until December 31, 2008 to get N2O Cola to drop by your home track. Read all about it at this link N2O Cola Promotion! This is Orlandog Ken for RSN!

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Disney Pixar Cars - N2O Cola Update

As I wrote in my last entry about the N2O Cola promotion, Mattel has updated their site and you can now find these pics of the Car on display. The interesting thing is that the acrylic case has the Cars logo on the front, as opposed to Sidewall Shine where the logo is on the back of the case. I don't know if this was done on purpose, or is a simple mistake. I guess we'll find out when we get the Car. If you don't like it that way, just simply turn the top around and it will then be on the back. Again, visit this link to complete your order for your N2O Cola Car! N2O Cola Promotion

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Disney Pixar Cars - N2O Cola Promotion Revs UP!

Gentle Collectors, start your engines and get ready to race off to Toys R Us! The race "Officially" starts on October 26, 2008 and runs from 10/26/08 - 12/31/08! Just like the recent Sidewall Shine promotion, you simply purchase 5 single pack Cars character vehicles and send in the required items to get an N2O Cola Car! There's now a list of the 97 different UPC Codes of the Cars you can buy to fulfill the purchase requirement. Click on the picture to see the full size image so you can read the UPC Codes. The same web site used for the Sidewall Shine promotion is where you'll visit to complete your order. Click here N2O Cola Promotion to fill out your order. The picture has yet to be changed out, but will likely show N2O Cola in a display case by October 26th.

Did you get the chance to get Sidewall Shine? I'm certainly going to buy a few more stocking stuffers so I can get a few N2O's! The Cars and the display are superb! If you have yet to get one, you are missing out! A lot of people are gonna get Cars for Christmas and like it! I can also guarantee you that I have all 97 Cars that correspond to the UPC Codes! Do you? That's a lotta Cars, and there's a lotsa more coming! Mama Mia!

Imagine if these suckers were a scale of 1:10, instead of the 1:55th scale? You'd literally have to build a room onto your house! Add in the haulers, the city props and all the characters. It would be cool though!

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