Article Archive for June 2017

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Playsets, Singles Update & Checklist 2017
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 30 June 2017
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Here’s where we stand on the Precision Series. We should have consistent & ongoing singles releases including the Kmart CARS Day Event mail away. The next playset (Sally’s Cozy Cone) has been delayed until Spring 2018 – at the bottom are the scheduled playsets to be released in the next 2-3 years. Amazon is the […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Transforming Fabulous Lightning McQueen Playset
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 30 June 2017
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If you like this giant Transforming Lightning McQueen that doubles triples as a trackset and as a carrying case, there’s a Fabulous Lightning McQueen one coming soon. Disney/Pixar Cars 3 Transforming Fabulous Lightning Mcqueen Playset There is also a Mater.

Disney Pixar CARS 3: NASCAR Kyle Larson Michigan Win Diecast Update
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3 on 29 June 2017
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While there will be a Kyle Larson NASCAR diecast for his win at Michigan, it will NOT come with the CARS 3 logo (speculation is Mattel has the license for the logo on diecasts?) … Guess it shouldn’t be too difficult to add your own tampo decal as they’ll probably just leave the back quarter […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: In France at EU Prices
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 29 June 2017
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Thanks “David V.” CARS 3 diecasts have mostly arrived in France, the movie is not arriving until August in France … 9€ for singles. 15€ for Deluxe and the 3-pack is at 31€. Probably cheaper to fly to the US for $55 and load up. It’s State Fair season! We’ve save you some fried butter, fried […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Gale Beaufort Transforming Hauler + Disney Store
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 28 June 2017
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There is a Jackson Storm Hauler coming – Jackson Storm Transforming Hauler … Thanks for the heads up, “Larry M.” From Mattel, so it’s in scale. Detachable. Presumably as a playset, it’s all plastic (versus Haulers which are part of the diecast lineup). In scale but not very canon interior. Though display-wise it’s canon. The […]

How Diecasts Are Made …
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 28 June 2017
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While this video from Matchbox is from the 1960’s – the process hasn’t changed much though of course, the day to day actual procedures have changed – prototypes are not carved from wood anymore … and factory workers tend not to walk around carrying molten zinc in ladles with their bare hands or without eye […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Single Series Luigi, Guido, Sally & Fillmore (Singapore)
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 27 June 2017
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Thanks for the nice photos, “Jared YYT.” Of course, they’re $25 USD (ouch!!) Fillmore from the box set had a 60’s deco – the single has an opening trunk (with engine compartment) and it looks like headlights! Sally with the playset has working headlights – here it looks like just an engine compartmet opening. Thanks […]

Disney Pixar CARS 3: Movie Graphic Novel
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3 on 27 June 2017
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The CARS 3 Movie Graphic Novel is nicely illustrated and essentially retells the movie plus two short comics of Cruz hanging out in Radiator Springs and one with Jackson Storm.  

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Thunder Hollow Crazy 8 Derby Diecasts Checklist
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 26 June 2017
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The first of the Crazy 8 Racers at Thunder Hollow are arriving. Thanks for the pics, “Samuel K.” Cigalert (for those that do not live in California – “Sig Alert” is jargon for traffic reporting). Taco We are going to get a lot of diecasts from the hilarious Thunder Hollow Crazy 8 racers scene. Of […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Sally’s Cozy Cone Delayed
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 26 June 2017
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The Precision Series Sally’s Cozy Cone was rumored to be canceled but DO NOT PANIC. NOT TRUE. It has been moved to SPRING 2018 which makes sense with all the CARS 3 product around. So, save up your money. Still listed on Amazon so you can still look at the pics. Looks pretty huge and elaborate. […]