Real life beats any movie – you cannot make this up … From Nick Burchill … “Dear Empress Hotel: This may seem like and unusual request, but I write to you today, seeking a “pardon”. 17 Years ago a string of unfortunate events led to my being banned from your hotel. I would like to explain […]

The T5 link to Zulily

Here’s a fun look at the prototype for the SDCC Rescue Squad Mater 2009. Prototypes are hand painted and often assembled from resin pieces – they weigh ounces! Final ladder not as shiny (production version in box) Base chassis held in by screws. Photos of the unboxing.

Put on headphones …

The ALL-METAL Mini Racers are great fun and really nicely done. Even the base plate is metal! Wave 1 and Wave 2 (just a few releases) were released in 2017 – Wave 3 has a whole new numbering scheme with many re-releases but some new ones coming – here’s the known numbering for 2018. Here […]

Nice snow maze … Zakopane, Poland … Or the famous Harbin Ice Festival

Thanks “John H.” for the great recap photos. Living the high life, famous Piston Cup racers on the circuit … 24 out of 26 … missing Lightning & RPM? But sadly, FIRED soon … To be replaced by the Next Gen … Bruce Miller – RPM.

Things were just a little bit back then … Fancy schmancy upper class …

Thanks, “Samuel K” for the great photos. A nice look at 4 of the new Piston Cup racers from CARS 3. Dino Draftsky – Clutch Aid – one of the few sponsor redesigned that I don’t think is as good as his look from CARS 1. Rev Roadages – Vinyl Toupee – a more modern […]

Thanks for the heads up, “Alberto A.” The two TRU by me has been stripped clear of CARS other than the plastic windups … If your store has those overhead signage, there might be some stock behind it. Help yourself.