Some snazzy Pixar related stuff floating around the internet:
Up Floats into Springfield: The Simpsons crew decided to add a little in-joke on Up in the season finale for their show. Many Pixar animators come from the Simpsons and vice-versa, so it was really cool of them to make that reference! You may remember last year, WALL•E made a cameo in another Simpsons episode. You can watch the clip here, wait ‘til the end for Carl’s house:
(via Stitch Kingdom)
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Pizza Planet Truck, For Real: Remember the Pizza Planet truck cameo in Cars? Take Five a Day is reporting you can own Todd the Pizza Planet truck now! I know a lot of people have been looking forward to this die-cast release as well, and it’s great to report to you it’s finally available in stores.
To make it even better, check out this picture a reader sent the die-cast Cars fan blog. After a little Photoshop tweaking it looks just like a real-life version of the iconic truck!
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Last modified: May 17, 2009
The “Todd the Pizza Planet truck” link, is the wrong URL. I’d love to own a PPT die-cast, though. Aw, that custom die-cast is too clever! And imagine if that Photoshop was actually real! They could take it on a promotional tour for Toy Story 3.
Thanks for catching that Rachel!!
I’m going to buy the truck tomorrow if I can find it. And your idea to tour the truck is genius!!! Hope they do it. 🙂
You mean they’re selling them already? I’ll have to check out Target…
So his name is Todd, huh? Normally, I wouldn’t purchase “Cars” merchandise, but this is one that I probably won’t be able to pass up….
That “Simpsons” spoof on “Up” is great, as well. I can’t believe they highlighted it this early. Just goes to show how much of an impact Pixar’s films have on society.
Thanks for the information!