Article Archive for January 2019

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mud Racing XRS Singles are Diecast
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 8 January 2019
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The “Mud Racing” XRS are definitely diecast (for those unsure). BTW, Cal Weathers sports a HANK WEATHERS name decal on his roof – I doubt they will fix it unless they get around t a couple waves. It looks like 5 of the 6 listed are all that is out. Presumably Speedy Comet will part […]

Crazy Hot Wheel Tracks
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 8 January 2019
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If instead of furniture, you buy 2,000 feet of track and 200 boosters, here is your Hot Wheels ultimate track setup (pre GoPro so not POV): The GoPro POV that actually wins on sheer distance and environments. Impressive.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: XRS Singles Finally Hit Stores
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 7 January 2019
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The Expanded Universe Series – XRS – Extreme Racing Series diecasts have finally landed at Target (AND at Walmart!). Thanks for the heads up & photos, “Carl P.” There are 6 in the series.    

Disney Pixar CARS: The Original CARS Comic Book Series
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 7 January 2019
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Alan J. Porter, writer of the original CARS Comic Book series still has the covers up on his FB page if you’re feeling nostalgic … Cover art by Allen Gladfelter.  

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mini Racers Full Checklist Winter 2019
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 4 January 2019
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Thanks “Yosemite Sam” for updating the complete checklist of #1 to #58 of the Mini Racers (with some gaps that are still unknown). Out but unknown numbering. Revealed but not out yet. Thanks “Yosemite Sam.”

Jeep History: “Autobiography of a Jeep” 1943 (YouTube)
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 4 January 2019
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Great fun footage of the Jeep rolling out of the factory …

How to Fly the B-25 Mitchell Bomber 1944 USAAF Training Film
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 3 January 2019
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In case you find yourself in a B-25 and need take off now …

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Amazon 21-Pack Diecast Mini Racers Also as Singles
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 3 January 2019
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FYI,  all the contents of the Amazon exclusive Mini racers 21-pack are now mostly out in singles (except Silver Cal Weathers)* but you do save a few bucks buying the 21-pack if you have not started collecting or need most of them. You can check out the correct 2018 checklist numbering checklist here to match […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mini Racers New Arrivals Winter 2019 Checklist Update
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 2 January 2019
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With the arrival of new singles & new 3-packs, some of the numbers from #41 to #60 have been revealed and confirmed. There are still gaps (like #47-#52) so you will see that reflected in the checklist. There are still a dozen without official numbers – some probably fall in the #47-#52 gap but unless […]

Your Soothing CVS Ringtone
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 2 January 2019
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For all the times you were listening on hold to CVS and thought, man this would be a great ringtone in stereo, it’s called GOLDEN DRAGON: And remember, if you need a last minute party costume.