If you thought you could out run a tiger … this might freeze your blood … Via Imgur. View post on imgur.com

Finally completed for 2014! The 2014 checklist magazine is here covering all singles, deluxe, multi-packs and a few box sets. Since we also got a lot of “Toons” in the way of Ice Racers, Neon Racers, RS 500 ½ and Tokyo Mater, they are all included here! (Planes is not included) Thanks for your support of […]

Thanks for the great photos, “John H.” Lightning McQueen as Jedi Luke Skywalker box is a great looking diecast. Not a real display case – just a bubble. Great looking details. Though I guess the wings don’t close? Fun R2-D2 head. Even the base is nicely painted. Suspiciously like Mattel’s base.   Thanks for the […]

Toys R Us who owns FAO Schwartz is also closing their NYC store in July. They seem to indicate they will re-open another FAO somewhere else in NYC. Via NY Daily News. Earlier – TRU is closing/moving the Times Square store. 

The LEGO Simpsons Mini Figure Wave 2 are out and Random Encounters has the “blind” feel guide up. They have great description on … er fondling plastic … 🙂 One of my favs. “To find Dr. Hibbet you really have to find his head and use your fingernail to feel for his knobbly hair, which is […]

Thanks “Mariela P.,” for the heads up and photos. Superfan Mia & Tia – while not drastically different than the usual Mia & Tia’s – it is a new release. Interesting, they seem to reusing the lenticular cut out windshield versions.   From the poster … And finally Mater with Allinol Cans is out – […]

I think it’s best to eat 4 chili dogs, some 6-Flags Sushi and 3 milkshakes before getting on this ride … View post on imgur.com See you on the other side – can I interest you in a giant paper bag for $5? BLEEERGH. Or a Batman neck brace for $99.99? Six Flags Fiesta Texas […]

Have a safe Memorial Day! Via Neatorama.

Another fun auction up – back in 2007 or 2008, Martin and his team was all ready to present a new diecast lineup based on Lightning taking on others in a global race. To present their ideas, Martin created an original watercolor! “Global Race Pitch to JL” Image size 11″ x 17″, Gouache on 300 […]

How to tell if you’re a proper Canadian – you must put the biscuit in the basket for a beer. Though I guess Americans who live above the 42nd parallel should be able to pass this test also, right? 🙂