Last September, we got a Gold Lightning McQueen to commemorate the 15th Anniversary of CARS and the introduction of the now iconic Lightning McQueen. Takara Tomy introduced their own version … He of course got a Mount Fuji logo and Cherry Blossom motif … We did not get a 15th anniversary Mater but in Japan, […]

Thanks, “compassinfo” for the heads up … there’s a ew CARS On the Road “Red’s Fire Station Playset” with Kid-Activated Action. ​Flip the signs around the fire station to practice putting out fires. ​Roll down the ramp and onto the street to race to the fires, or roll over the lever in front of Stanley’s […]

The Circus Velocitas Showtime Story 4-Pack is the only 4-pack for theCARS On the Road so far … The main attraction is the “Circus Stunt Biplane.” A fancy metallic paint “El Chupacabra” (not really a bi-plane). His wings are plastic, the body & wheel covers are plastic. His body is diecast. And a new Pitty, […]

Takara Tomy has a few CARS On the Road releases including their 1:64 scale Cave Mater & Cave Lightning … Very cute.

Thanks, “compassinfo” for the heads up & pic. There’s a new sidekick ay Target. 2022 releases. No new 2023 2-packs yet …

Yes, a little late as I’ve been busy slacking off and playing with CARS. (and waiting on 2023 CARS). 🙂 But ‘Happy Holidays” from “Sedema Carsinitaly!”    

Radiator Springs Racers: January 17-23 is listed for refurbishment. Looks like it’s only closed for a week … The full list of rides closed temporarily is here at SFGate.

Hope your 2023 is great. And Happy Chinese New Year – Year of the Rabbit!

Get ready to collect ’em all … Doug Crankel! From the movie within a TV Show, “Attack of the Space Zombies From Planet B.” Not removable. \ Great detailing, not just a green blob but with various paint ops throughout … that’s using the old noggin’ \ AND very cool it’s not a deluxe, just […]

Plus, test your Hanna Barbera knowledge … oh oh, I can only name 1 of the Banana Splits (wasn’t there a 4th one?) and no idea who the green dog or the yellow bird is … but I can sing the Magilla Gorilla song …