I tried to resist but I broke down after 3 seconds after holding one of the CARS Mini Adventures 2-pack. I am way too easy.

So, if you decide against collecting these, my advice is do not look closely at them and do not pick them up … you will be a goner like me … they are just so gosh darn cute …

Each 2-pack has its own “theme.” Note, they are all plastic and not diecast and they might be a sqoosh on the small size for kids 3 and under so you will have to display and play with them until they turn 4 … or 34 before they can pry them from your hands 🙂

Keep in mind as this is a new series and unlike the 1:55 series history and fan base to now, we cannot be certain all of these listed below will be released or released as configured – it will all depends on how sales goes in the first 2-3 months – that will be the main determination if this line will feature all the CARS listed here and of course, if it continues. If sales are weak, we might only see the main characters repeated and not expand out into the expansion of characters in Box F (for example) or of course, if sales are as slow as the pullbacks, they might just be canceled outright after the first few boxes …

After the initial buzz, I have to say that if Mattel wants to continue with this line, they will need to start dropping the prices. I have been to several stores fully stocked with the playsets which are not selling at all – the MINI CARS themselves are selling okay but nowhere near the sell-thru rate of the 1:55 CARS. The main strike against this line is that it’s not canon to the movie and of less interest to a lot of people … it also doesn’t help that people realize 2008 is a year of over 100 1:55 CARS announced … and presumably even more coming out! So if Mattel wants this line to thrive, they are going to need to drop prices and skip the hokey playsets (the submarine playset?) (the King/McQueen launcher is okay) … they are probably going to need to make the 2-packs around $3.99 – I think at that price point, people might pick up some because they’re cute and if they can’t find the 1:55 CAR they want, they might feel the need to buy something …

But in any case, here are the SEALED BOX announced:

BOX A (in stores):

And no surprise, Mattel is still packing ‘new’ cases with repeats:

BOX B (in stores):

BOX BB (shipping – February):

1StopDiecast is reporting that Box C will go to WM so you might have to look for these at WM only:

& Fire Chief Mater

Boot Camp Doc &

Plus – No Photos Available

Pit Crew Ramoe & Pit Crew Flo
Sheriff Sarge & Sheriff Crew Fillmore

BOX C (shipping – February):

Red & Fire Chief Doc

& Pit Crew Mater (No photo available)

Plus – No Photos Available

Boot Camp Sally & Boot Camp Mater
Boot Camp Ramone & Boot Camp Flo

BOX D (shipping – TBD):

& Deputy Mater

& Fire Chief Mater

Boot Camp Doc &

Plus – No Photos Available

Peace Corp Luigi & Peace Corp Guido
Sheriff Lizzie & Sheriff Red
Pit Crew Ramone & Pit Crew Flo
Pit Crew Mater & Pit Crew Sheriff

BOX E (shipping – TBD):

&

Plus – No Photos Available

Boot Camp Sally & Boot Camp Mater
Pit Crew Luigi & Pit Crew Guido
Boost & TBA
Fire Flo & Fire Ramone
Police Luigi & Police Guido
Pit Crew Sally & Pit crew Lizzie

BOX F (shipping – TBD):

&

Plus – No Photos Available

Peace Corp Luigi & Peace Corp Guido
Snot Rod & TBA
Peace Corp Sheriff & Peace Corp Doc
Sheriff Ramone & Sheriff Flo
Boot Camp Luigi & Boot Camp Red

BOX G (shipping – TBD):

No Photos Available
Peace Corp Luigi & Peace Corp Guido
Boost & TBA
Snot Rod & TBA
DJ & TBA
Fire Flo & Fire Ramone
Police Luigi & Police Guido
Pit Crew Sally & Pit Crew Lizzie
Boot Camp Sarge & Boot Camp Fillmore
Peace Corp Sheriff & Peace Corp Doc
Sheriff Ramone & Sheriff Flo

BOX H (shipping – TBD):

&

&

& Fire Chief Mater

Plus – No Photos Available

Boot Camp Doc & Boot Camp Sheriff
Sheriff Lizzie & Sheriff Red
Pit Crew Ramone & Pit Crew Flow
Sheriff Sarge & Sheriff Pit Crew Fillmore
Pit Crew Luigi & Pit Crew Guido
DJ & TBA
Wingo & TBA
Boot Camp Luigi & Boot Camp Red

Our original CARS MINI ADVENTURES post plus a preview of the playsets.

ALL our CARS posts are here.