There is some confusion about the scale of the two lines of Mater Tall Tales Wrestling CARS since they actually look pretty similar … but there are three key differences … The 1:43 scale versions look something like this. They come in a cardboard box with NO blister. They feature sounds and the punching action […]

Our ISP … “August 5th, 2010 Due to issues this morning on Node2, we are running some emergency software updates and expect ~45 minutes downtime during the subsequent service resets. We apologize for this unexpected downtime, and would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding. Update 10:50AM: We are encountering some problems running […]

If you were waiting on a better price on the 1:24 scale Lightning McQueen, Doc or Mater, now, you can now get them on Amazon for around $25-$28 each. 1:24 Lightning McQueen ($28.44 link) While MattyCollector sold a version with rubber tires, I’m going to presume the Amazon listings are the ‘retail’ versions with plastic […]

ABCnews.com has a nice slideshow of many of the wacky, weird, and quirky roadside attractions that were built alone Route 66. They also include other interesting bits of Americana that while not on the Mother Road, they are bizarre or interesting enough to merit a look. I have to say that during my travels throughout […]

“Rippers” reports a nice bonus … When he bought the 1:43 scale Frightening McMean with punching action, he got a free DVD of Tokyo Mater! “Had a nice suprise today, bought a Frightning McMean (big plastic version with sounds and punch action) from Argos in the UK today £12.99 (each) and it came with a […]

Coming in the next few weeks – in time for the WM & Target Back to School-Labor Day reset … Thanks for the info, “Children’s Toy Closet.” I believe they are taking pre-orders for the case. BTW, there is one final Deluxe Oversized Mater Wrestling CAR to add to the list … (checklist will be […]

Everywhere you looked at SDCC, it was Ghostbusters & Ghostbusters … not sure who was legit and who was just a dressed up … With all them ghostbusters, there were not many spirits in the material world … I knew we should have dressed up as blue avatars … you’re the 87th ghostbuster … and […]

Thanks to “Mr. Target Dude” for the reset recap, we have a complete picture of the Target reset for late summer happening now and in the next few weeks. Of interest to most CARS collectors, here’s what has made the cut and will be back on the shelves or hitting the shelves … (note the […]

Starting Monday 8.2.2010 at 9 AM Pacific US time, MattyCollector.com will open up their San Diego Comic Con items up for online ordering (US & international*). Here’s what’s left … I was not there Sunday night but it doesn’t look like other than the Hot Wheels offerings, everything was still in stock though a few […]

It’s amazing what you will find after you trip your suitcase for the 8th time and finally decide to unpack … Forgot all about the posters … These were the two CARS posters given away at the Mattel booth … These are a little low res but you get the idea … Both are about […]