So, will you wait until you see the movie to collect ‘em all? Er, is it really a good idea to sell a kid’s toy called Skidmark? Is it just me or does this seem like something you’d win after spending $3 on skee-ball? Easy to get the two lines confused … This might make [...]

Apparently PLANES is so great, the sequel PLANES 2: Fire & Rescue is already slotted for next year! The studio also officially announced a sequel to the animated Planes. Planes: Fire & Rescue is scheduled to hit theaters in 3D on July 18, 2014. Via the Hollywood Reporter. Other Disney films get release dates including the [...]

This Father’s Day Weekend … Car Masters Weekend, June 15 to June 16, 2013 (9:30 AM to 6:00 PM). * Cars Meet ‘n’ Greet — Take pictures and get to know some of your favorite Characters from Cars and Cars 2, including Lightning McQueen, Mater and Finn McMissile. * Downtown Disney Car Show — Lock [...]

While we have not seen PLANES yet, one of the coolest characters in the film is clearly Hector Vector. And of course, the Disney Store is already to go (he is NOT on any Mattel list). John H. sends along great photos and has done all the scale math for us all. First he is [...]

“Sergio” has found a photo of the real life Dusty. A painted Cessna 188. As you can see, they definitely shortened him … I think animation design-wise, they make him more of an underdog by making him seem smaller/shorter … diecast wise, it’s a bonus as they save on weight and materials. Thanks for the [...]

There is a major change to Disney D23 Program … the most important change is that the basic tier is NOW FREE! (well, you have to wait until June 17, 2013 to sign up). On June 17, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, will launch a massive reimagining of its D23.com website, opening up the [...]

I kept seeing the front of the hanger piece without really studying it but it’s actually a plastic tent! If you look at the photos supplied by Mattel, because they took every shot head on, it looks like it’s a facade but now I was told it’s a tent and yea, if you look closely, [...]

“Quercy” notes that he called the 1-877-560-6477 number (for the theme park ordering center) and no trouble ordering a full set (limit 2 per phone order). They knew what he was asking for, no product number necessary. They are $9.95 each. And they even accept international orders. International orders might have to use their email: Merchandise.Guest.Services@DisneyParks.com [...]

// Books

Yes, it took a while … but it’s finally completed! It took 40 pages to get everything in there! Click on the graphic or LINK here – it’s printed on demand from MagCloud who will pretty ship worldwide. Remember your purchase helps supports T5 – so thanks and enjoy! You can also click to get [...]

// Checklist

Just to recap the checklist magazines for newcomers. Issues 1 through cover the first 6 years of CARS diecast collecting – for the most part, there was a design motif change once a year and each issue covers every diecast, playset, box sets, etc of the Mattel 1:55 series shown both mint on card, sealed [...]

// Video Games

If you want to beat the rush, Walmart is accepting pre-orders on the Xbox One. It now has a release date – well, release month – November, 2013 and a price $499. CNet has an update on the major titles coming with the launch (surprise! there’s a new Halo).   Tweet This Post

// Retail

This week, Kmart is having a $.99 sale on CARS diecast singles – and in theory, Walmart, Target and TRU will price match. There seems to be no issues at WM, show them the ad and they will sell you diecast CARS singles for $.99. TRU does not seem to have any “Themes 2013″ cards [...]