So far in 2022, we have not had a lot of new releases unless you count new variants with the eyelid line but the plan seems to be: a) restock from 2021 when many/most retail stores did not get much stock. b) building up the base for new kids coming onboard when the new CARS […]

Thanks, “Samuel K.” for the photos and heads up. The Rocker Arms Int’l Raceway 5-pack is back and re-configured. So, now the box sets are made in Thailand (along with the singles) so no more variant eye positions??  Here are the last 2 releases. This set features the 1st eyelid line version of Todd Marcus […]

Here is the CARS Piston Cup racers by sponsor and number updated with the racer names/releases through 2021. We don’t have any new 2022 Piston Cup releases yet but there are some mysterious names on a list so we might get the CARS 3 racers all filled out by 2022? (you can right click for […]

Thanks, “Mark T.” for the nice photos! Otis (from CARS 2) returns with so much different, it’s a new version. The 2022 version is on the left and the white wax paint splotches are more canon and accurate to the movie character. But one big difference is the light tan roof becomes a darker tan […]

For diecast collectors, Greenlight has a 1974 Checker cab 1:64 diecast … you don’t see too many Checker Cabs so if you want a NYC street scene, here you go …

It looks like the launchers have survived to 2022, the lineup seems the same – just new cards … The Pitty is attached and plastic … Might be a Walmart exclusive?

The Cal Weathers Dinoco Hauler ir back (at Walmart). It looks like a variant from the China version. The Dinco logo no longer has the gradient fill. The drop shadow on the 42 seems less deep? And the silver trim plastic seems darker.  Below is the China release (there is also a variant of the […]

I missed this the first time I watched Loki on Disney+ …

The updated 2006 to 2021 checklist is available at Amazon or MagCloud. Over 1,500 high res photos! Everything from CARS, CARS 2, CARS 3, Toons, Storytellers, Expanded Universe, Disney Store 1:55’s are all here. If there was an eyelid line release, that release can now be considered the ‘correct’ release and it is generally the […]

The Mini Racers are still extremely cool all-metal diecasts. Damaged Strip Weathers (1;55 version – Race Damaged King) While Radiator Springs LM has been released and this is just called that, it’s really a Metallic version … plus it seems to have dirt splotches … And normally he is dark gray base, this one is […]