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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: If the Scale Fits, Hack the Mater Racetrack Hat
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 8 May 2018
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The Disney Store has a new Mater with the Racetrack Hat from CARS 3. They just call him Mater but he comes with this racetrack  hat. The diecast version has straps just like the movie version. It snaps together and holds it in place. The Disney store Mater is 1:43 compared with the mattel 1:55. […]

What is it Like to Take a 911 GT3 RS Around t the Nürburgring-Nordschleife Track?
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Posted in CARS on 8 May 2018
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Well, not just drive a Porsche 911 GT3 RS around t the Nürburgring? But under 7 minutes. Great dash cam POV. “On April 16 the Porsche 911 GT3 RS set another benchmark for road-approved sports cars at the Nürburgring-Nordschleife circuit in Germany: Porsche works race driver Kévin Estre set a lap time in 6:56.4 minutes […]

Disney Pixar Incredibles 2: Charity Screening Tickets at Pixar
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Posted in Disney Pixar on 7 May 2018
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Before every film release, Pixar holds a charity screening – so it’s a rare opportunity to get on the Pixar campus as well as a tour. The next one coming up is INCREDIBLES 2 for “Women in Animation” – June 4th – about 2 weeks before the film opens in mid June. 5:00pm – VIP Reception […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Ramone’s House of Body Art – $75
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 7 May 2018
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Thanks for he heads up, “Todd J.” Amazon has  the Precision Series Ramone’s House of Body Art at around $75 – at least 25% off the regular price … so, don’t take too long to decide … prices are going higher on the  Precision Series playsets as they sell out …  

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Lights On Sally & Luigi.
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 4 May 2018
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More fun Precision Series diecasts with headlights on. Luigi From the Precision Series playset: Disney/Pixar Cars Precision Series Luigi’s Casa Della Tires Sally from the Mattel Disney/Pixar Cars 3 Sally’s Cozy Cone Motel Playset. Right click for the full size.  

How Not to Go Trail Off Roading
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Posted in CARS on 4 May 2018
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You mean even if I get a $70k truck, I’m not set for trailing …  AND maybe spend more than $300 on tires? Be warned if you this listed for sale as “well-loved.” (might be language warning? I had the volume off). Though you will most likely curse and try and figure out how he […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Sundown, You Better Take Care, Mater
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 3 May 2018
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It’s almost like a pastel … Is it the camera or the skill of the camera operator? 🙂 Right click if you want a larger version. Precision Series Mater, of course. From Disney/Pixar Cars Mater’s Towing and Salvage  

CARS to Own: Lightning McQueen Golf Cart & Custom Street Car
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Posted in Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 3 May 2018
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No one on the links would mind if they got run over with a Lightning McQueen golf cart. Or Mater …. Or a 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT  done up as a custom Lightning McQueen … They have a bunch of other customs – is the Landspeeder actually street legal? More pics and details HERE at Ideal Classic […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: New 3-Packs in Michigan
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 2 May 2018
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Thank for the heads up “Disney Cars Diecast Club,” and permission to use their photos. The 3-packs contain 1 Deluxe diecast and 2 singles. The Derby 3-pack with Lightning McQueen as Chester Whipplefilter (2017 singles eye position); Jocko Flocko Mack cab (scheduled as a Deluxe single in 2017 but never released in the US – […]

Joshua Smith – Serious Precision Dioramas
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Posted in Art on 2 May 2018
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Pretty amazing diorama buildings from Joshua Smith. See quarter for scale. Check out his WORK HERE.