Article Archive for February 2018

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Chase Racelott is Chase Worthy
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 14 February 2018
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Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” Chase Racelott. Fun Next Gen body – great paint scheme. Cool rims. Most of the Next Gen racers.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Ultimate Launcher Preview
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 13 February 2018
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The multi-CAR 3 launcher/carrying case preview.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: 2018 2-Packs in Germany
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 13 February 2018
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Thanks “Nico A” fr the heads up and photos, “New” 2-packs have arrived in Germany. Never offered together, Dexter Hoover with Green Flag & Charlie Checker. Raoule & CARS 2 Jeff Gorvette’s design scheme – never offered together. Can’t remember but I don’t these 2 have ever been offered together as a 2-pack?  

Disney Pixar CARS 3: New Disney Store Arrivals
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Disney Store on 12 February 2018
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Thanks “Michael VN” for the photos. It looks there are new Disney Store arrivals including a Track Damaged Cruz & a Tank Coat Tractor. Wonder if there are more coming? CHASER is the Disney Store term for CHASE.  

Disney D23 Expo Japan – The Real Bling Lightning (plus Cruz & Jackson Storm)
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3 on 12 February 2018
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D23 Japan is auctioning off individually hand crafted Swarovski Crystal encapsulated “Bling Me” Lightning, Cruz Ramirez and Jackson Storm. You can find all the auctions items here and how to bid. Thanks for the heads “Disney Cars Diecast Club/jrodder86” Or you can customize your own. Send us pics. 🙂  

Mattel Disney Pixar CAR: Singles Case B & C
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 9 February 2018
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Thanks “Get Me Collectibles” for the nice photos: CASE C (most releases with sign accessory) Some re-releases not shown such as Jackson Storm. CASE B is essentially identical except the releases do not contain the sign accessory. I think CASE B has 3 Jackson Storm while CASE B has 3 Mater’s. (some re-releases not shown […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Have a Heapin’ Helpin’ of Jambalaya Chimichanga
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 9 February 2018
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Thanks “John H.” for the great pics! Another delicious Demo Derby car with accessories – Jambalaya Chimichanga He’ spotty on the race track. Is his nickname TWISTER? He really likes it when people step on him. RED QUARTER PANEL. He appears to be the first CARS diecast with 4 DIFFERENT color wheels. Yellow one!

Toys R Us Close Out Sales Begin
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Posted in Disney Pixar, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 8 February 2018
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Thanks “Tiz” for the eads up. Toys R Us stores that are closing has begun their close out sales … You can read more at BusinessInsider including the full list of stores closing.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: More “Mad Mel” Great, Fun Customs
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 8 February 2018
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Another fun gallery of “Mad Mel”  customs – nicely done! Since Fairame ends up inside Dr. Damage’s “Rambulance,” I thought it would be fun to emulate it. The “Crazy 8 crasher” version is too big. But the diecast car seemed to fit. So I cut the doors, made an interior floor and wheel wells. And […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: 2018 Radiator Springs Classics … Eye Collect ‘Em All
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 7 February 2018
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For those who wish that re-releases would look slightly different, your wish has been granted. Thanks for the nice pics, “Samuel K.” Intro Ramone is the only true “new” release. He looks like Ghostlight Ramone but is different (below) including being a lighter shade of blue. What look like frequent re-releases, only now with new […]