5 months in, we’re at 68 NEW CARS 3 diecasts (the recurring townie continuing releases are not counted). The OTHERS checkmarks column indicates if it’s available in a box set or 2-pack so you can use it accordingly with the small logo/large logo columns if you’re collecting it all or just collecting openers or making […]

Not very canon but looks pretty cute … Piston Cup Race-Off Playset The Pop up trophy thing looks fun … if the cactus lite up, that would be cool. Amazon has also conveniently show you how big you have to be to digest the box whole.  

Since I was making a list of releases so far, I might as well finalize one for card completists. After the initial release cards were printed, Mattel enlarged the logo on subsequent cards (and moved some logos around on the cardback). It appears that by CASE B, all the cards were released with version 2 […]

Thanks “Paul R.” for the corrections and update. It turns out while Cruisin’ Lightning McQueen & Dinoco Cruz Ramirez were shown in a “with tire rack version,” JADA has decided to release only a version without a tire rack for those two so the checklist has been updated. “Paul R.” also notes that originally retail […]

“Bobby D.” wondered if Cruz Ramirez’ rims was an error with extra plastic not removed from the spokes but a closer look says it looks like they are just “brakes and the brake mechanism?” (Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” Since it seems to be on every Cruz, not an error … them just […]

There will only be ONE new Christmas CAR to add to our collection … Sarge with Holiday Lights Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” Returning are the old standbys – Whee Hoo Winter Mater (with snow hat), Snowplow Lightning, Snow Day Sally (with earmuffs) & Holiday Lights Fillmore. No word on a box set […]

While Sally’s Cozy Cone is supposed to be delayed until Spring, it looks like TRU got some in early so if you can’t wait – Amazon says shipping on September 1. Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” Looks pretty huge and elaborate.    

Wave 2 is finally upon us! Thanks, “Get Me Collectibles” for the CASE(s) update. CASE Y is the same as CASE H (see below) but CASE Y diecasts come with a mini poster! Also comes with 3 Lightning McQueen’s, 2 Mater’s & a Luigi-Guido. And yes, the release of Ralph Carlow means the Kmart “early […]

Thanks “BMW” for the photos. Miss Fritter joins the variant parade. The (swing out) Stop Sign has been updated and matches better to the one in the movie.   From the movie. Original one had the “saw” Stop Sign embedded into the octagon shape of a stop sign.

Majorette has some nice sculpts for $3.49 (cheap for diecasts nowadays with opening doors). But the regular wheel rims are a little weak. The black rims ones are nice for $3.49. No singles at Amazon but some of the box sets are available.