Article Archive for June 2022

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mel Dorado Too (Or #4?)
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 29 June 2022
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Thanks, “Mark T.” for the interesting photos of the return of Mel Dorado. He does not look too different from his previous release except for the eyelid line though it seems to be a more red gold … But that could just be te lighting as in this on-card photo makes it seem more like […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Roll Out the Barrel for Frances Beltline
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 27 June 2022
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Thanks, “Mark T.” for the nice photos of the return of Cruz Ramirez as Frances Beltline … plus you get a free fire barrel accessory this time out … She loses the black line around the windshield. The last release had the black windshield line which is correct based on the screenshot but it’s too […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Rusty & Dusty Rust-Eze Variants
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 23 June 2022
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The Rusty & Dusty brothers are a variant … the 2-pack first arrived in 2021 but in small quantities so it may be easier to find now. Dusty is one of my favorite sculpts – capturing the blocky Dodge van of yore …  so the differences? They added a line (and piece??) for his mouth […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: New 5-Pack (Walmart)
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 22 June 2022
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Thanks “Samuel K.” for the heads up and photo … First Thailand release of Bubba Wheelhouse and M Fast Fong is a darker color. Though his dark purple color makes the eyelid line hard to see anyway and of course, each of the 5 packs contain some small variant …

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Sweet Tea & The Legends (Cotter Pin Band)
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 20 June 2022
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Just an overdue review of the band, Sweet Tea and the Legends (the Cotter Pin Band from CARS 3). We’re an American Band … Sweet Tea. Robert JamJones Pam Wheelbarrow. Rich Hurry.  

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: “Sudeep” VR with Headset
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 8 June 2022
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The 1st real new release of 2022, “Sudeep” with VR Headset is really “Jae with VR Headset” but what’s in a name in the world of VR?? 🙂 (Thanks to everyone who spotted the error card & name). It is not removable and has no moving parts. As noted, this is not Sudeep but really […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mini Racers Series #2 2022, Part 2
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 7 June 2022
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The Mini Racers Series #2 of 2022 is also out. If you want the entire CASE L, it’s a fun one lots of great sculpts. (Part 1 was yesterday). #17 Dinoco Chick Hicks #18 Bruce Miller RPM #19 Flip Dover (Intersection) #20 Carla Veloso #21 Lizzie #22 Night Time Red Ramone (fancy!) #23 Siddeley Jet […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mini Racers Series #2 2022, Part 1
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 6 June 2022
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The Mini Racers Series #2 of 2022 is also out. If you want the entire CASE L, it’s a great one lots of fun sculpts. The numbering scheme starts over again. #13 Dragon Lightning McQueen (from the Toon)   #14 Dexter Hoover   #15 Cigalert (great detailing)   #16 Larry Camper “Blind boxes,” but number […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Mini Racers Series #1 2022, Part 2
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 1 June 2022
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Part 1 was yesterday … the rest of CASE L (Series #1, 2022) feature great detailing and design for a tiny piece – all solid diecast metal. #8 High Impact #9 Natalie Certain #10 Gale Beaufort (Jackson Storm Cab) Yes, it’s a real tow hook hole. #11 Rotor Turbosky (out already but who doesn’t love […]