Bloomberg reports …“Mattel Inc. and Hasbro Inc. have held talks about merging two of the world’s biggest toy companies, according to people familiar with the matter, in a deal that would bring together the manufacturer of Hot Wheels with the maker of My Little Pony. Hasbro approached Mattel about a potential transaction late last year, and the […]

One of the greatest illustrators, not just for kids is Miroslav Sasek. He did a series of books – illustrated guides for kids to the great cities of the world – London, NY, SF, etc and those individual books have been collected together – slightly abridged. “This anthology includes excerpts from: This is New York, This […]

“79Nitroade30” has made a fun Custom Chug Nice!

Thanks for the nice photos, “John H.” Nitroade Semi Cab Deluxe – aka: Eric Roadales – FIRST EVER RELEASE. Though we have a Nitroade Hauler (well, we did). and the cab portion. This is basically that one with a different expression. While he is diecast (the cab portion), John H. notes that he is lightweight […]

Mostly for kids but still fun/useful when as an adult, how algebra works again. 🙂 How to Be a Math Genius  

I think this solves the riddle … (The glorious T5 Texas Teamobile). … Southbound and down and living on Tulsa Time.

The Dinoco Showgirl has returned as a single (previously only available in a 3-pack). Thanks for the great pics, “John H!” She looks the same – no variant from her last 3-pack release. Thanks for the great photos, “John H.” The entire flock. With giant Rotor Turboksy Available on Amazon (one per package). Original prototypes […]

If you need some roads for your dioramas and displays. Also Curved Roads. Inroad Toys Classic Road Series 30’X2″ Black Road.

More PLANES are coming! New releases HERE and HERE. Here’s the list of re-releases. A few have been difficult to find in the US such as Koyla and Little King so it’s nice they are coming back.  

Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” One of the more intriguing new releases is Transforming Lightning McQueen. This is his first EVER release. From the scene in CARS 1 when he transforms into Dinoco Lightning McQueen/Dinoco Lightning Storm to shoot down the giant spark plug monsters. Though the diecast has the screenshot transition backwards. […]