Article Archive for September 2020

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Pixar Fest Diecasts by the Numbers
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 30 September 2020
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People have asked how many Pixar Fest Diecasts were produced. Here’s my guess …I presume the most any of the 300 Target store will get is 3 cases but there stores that get none. Smaller urban stores? ?? So, I would pursue it’s “not rare” but we won’t get a 2nd shipment (presumably) … basically, […]

Dale Earnhardt Jr’s “Lost Speedways” Series
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 29 September 2020
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On PEACOCK, the new NBCUniversal streaming service, a new Dale Earnhardt Jr’s “Lost Speedways” Series on old dirt, dusty, forgotten, stock-car tracks … like Thomasville from CARS 3 … While Peacock has a paid tier (no ads), this series is free, you just need to create a sign in. If your smart TV can’t install […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: “Canceled Releases Video 2009 to 2017”
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 28 September 2020
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“Disney Docket” has a fun video on his collection of production diecasts that never got a full or official release …

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Brand New Mater (Metallic)
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 25 September 2020
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Thanks, “Mark T.” for the great pics! Brand New mater – Metallic, one of the highlight releases of 2020!

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Race Team Mater with Headset 2020 (2-Pack)
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 24 September 2020
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Thanks, “Mark T. for the great photos. Race Team Mater with Headset 2020 (2-Pack with RT Fillmore) Besides the eyelid line, a black exposed hood. Unlike Fillmore, his headset mouthpiece is on the same side. He’s probably a unibody as all Mater’s are now versus back in 2011. Last release of Race Team Mater (a […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Race Team Fillmore with Headset (2-Pack)
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 23 September 2020
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Thanks “Mark T.” for the great pics! Race Team Fillmore with Headset (2-Pack) Eyelid line plus non-segmented unibody for current re-release. And mouthpiece switched the other side … Plus larger, brighter tamp decals. Previous release. Part of the 2-pack with Race Team Mater (tomorrow).  

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Storm Jackson Crew 2-Pack, Laura Spinwell & Ray Reverham
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 22 September 2020
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Thanks, “Mark T.” and “Samuel K.” for the nice photos. Storm Jackson Crew Chief, Ray Reverham – the 1st CARS 3 Next Gen Crew Chief & Pitty. Ford F-250? Laura Spinwell, Pitty.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Rotor Turbosky, Dinoco Helicopter
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 21 September 2020
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Thanks, “Mark T.” for the nice photos. Deluxe Rotor Turbosky, Dinoco Helicopter returns – other than the eyeid line and some slightly different tamp decals design, essentially the same as the last release.       Previous release of Rotor …

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: 2020 Singles Case DVX-946L
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 18 September 2020
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The L case is a nice mix of the new along with fun returning re-releases … The ALL NEW Brand New Mater (metallic), EXTRA NICE! and Hydraulic Florida Ramone. Re-releases but new for 2020 and with the eyelid line … Not the first release/re-release in 2020 but good to get more … Also more of […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Welcome to Radiator Springs Doc Hudson
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 17 September 2020
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Thanks, “Mark T.” for the nice photos. Welcome to Radiator Springs Doc Hudson, new eye position … With bumper sticker (yes, it’s an actual sticker!) + Piston Cup. I think these are the 1st Piston Cup’s not personalized with the name of the champ …