If you've been on the lookout for this beautiful metallic release, I have some good news for my fellow collectors here in France: it is finally starting to hit the shelves at King Jouet stores. Before we get to the car itself, let's talk about how these are shipping. Mattel released a special assortment box dedicated specifically to this model, which contains exactly 8 pieces. Here are the shipping boxes fresh off the pallet: For the variant hunters and box-code enthusiasts o
Back in February, reliable source @misterdocket dropped some incredibly exciting news for the die-cast community: Mattel was gearing up for an official collaboration between Disney Pixar’s Cars and Formula 1. It sounded like a brilliant move, echoing the successful crossover lines they previously did with NASCAR. At the time, the only clue we had was a product listing spotted on Icecat. The listing teased an upcoming 3-pack featuring Lightning McQueen, Francesco Bernoulli and
What an incredible turnout for our re-launch celebration contest! First and foremost, a massive THANK YOU to everyone who participated. It was an absolute blast reading through all your comments. From the OG collectors who have been here since 2006, to stories about hunting down grails, to families passing down the passion to the next generation—it reminds us why this community is so special. As promised in the rules, we went through all the entries, we ran them through a ran
Just a few days ago, we were speculating about when and how the highly anticipated 1:55 scale 20th Anniversary Golden Lightning McQueen Promo would arrive. Well, we didn't have to wait long! Last Friday, this exclusive model was officially spotted in the wild for the very first time. A sharp-eyed collector in France alerted the community after finding the vehicle on the shelves of a King Jouet store. Don't Panic Buy Just Yet! Before you rush out the door or start frantically
Hey everyone, collector alert! We've seen the photos circulating, and now we can finally confirm that the Disney/Pixar Cars Race & Rescue 2026 series is officially out in the wild! This is the second wave in the Race & Rescue line, following the first series last year. This year's release is featuring eight total characters spread across six singles and one very elusive 4-pack. Let’s break down what you need to look for. For those who need a quick refresher, this line was or
