Frank has been one of the most sought after figures since the film & diecasts came out … of course, retailers don’t get it – who would want a combine with a nose ring and eyes?

If it would please the court, I’d like to offer to the following rebuttal – d’uh.

So, we were forced to live with this Frank …

It’s not bad …

… Until you realize it’s about 1.5″ and is slightly larger than Chuki …

Here is Frank with the other game pieces of the Tractor Tippin’ Game (next to a 1:55 diecast McQueen – NOT included in the game – the McQueen included is the one to the left).

This is the old artwork to the Tractor Tipping Game …

Recently, we covered the MegaBlok’s Frank release

… not bad and mostly in scale but of course, all plastic and a snap-together choice.

Well, sometimes progress is in small steps and today (well, not actually today as it’s not actually out yet but close enough) … we are one evolution step closer … sure, another plastic Frank but with spinning blades and in quasi scale … still not diecast and not part of the 1:55 line but should hold you until 2009 when the diecast Frank comes …

It’s the forthcoming Tractor Tippin’ Track Set …

Yes, and the included McQueen looks all plastic also … from what I gather, it’s some sort of launcher – do the tractors actually attempt or impede McQueen or just part of the set piece? Hard to say … not exactly super dynamic as it looks and stands now but maybe I’m missing something … but for us Frank-wise, one step closer …

Yes, the rumor is that diecast Frank is finally coming in 2009 … not early 2009 … so don’t hold your breath unless you mean that as a metaphor – then by all means …