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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: New Launcher Track Set
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 24 March 2015
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Coming soon … Piston Cup Speedway Track Set “Piston Cup Speedway capitalizes on everything boys love about the race, from the high-speed cars to the crashing to the iconic Piston Cup itself! Use the launcher to send multiple cars racing around the figure eight track – just like they do in the movie! As the […]

Looks Like Toys R Us is Moving Out of Times Square
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Posted in Toys on 23 March 2015
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“Toys R Us decided not to renew its lease for the giant toy retailer’s 110,000-square-foot flagship store in the Times Square area, Commercial Observer has learned. And it may be moving to a retail space in the neighborhood. “They did not exercise the option to renew,” You can read more HERE.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Brian Fuel is High Octane
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3 on 23 March 2015
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Thanks for the nice photos, “John H.” In the Deluxe lineup – in the current case. Nice amount of metal. It was presumed he was just a Muggsy Liftsome reapint with some add-on accessories but he’s actually a different mold/casting. So, nice. Interestingly enough, a difference base and even different forks. Thanks for the great […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS & PLANES: TRU Sale
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Disney Planes Fire & Rescue, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS, Mattel Disney Planes Fire & Rescue Diecast on 22 March 2015
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There’s a sale going on at TRU. 2 For 1 on PLANES singles … well, hopefully your choices are real choices …. Sale on Radiator Springs Classic Box Sets. And the North Atlantic Sprint box set is $19.99 – the only place to find “Qualifying Dusty Crophopper.” Hopefully your TRU is better stocked.

Mattel Disney Planes Fire & Rescue: 2015 Singles Arrive, Tysonitis
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Posted in Disney Planes Fire & Rescue, Mattel Disney Planes Fire & Rescue Diecast on 22 March 2015
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Thanks “GetMeCollectibles,” for the photos and heads up. The 2015 singles have arrived. Like CARS, the case continues the case letter code of 2014 with only two new releases, “Strut Jetstream Dusty” and “Tysonitis.” Looks like the Themes themes carries over to PLANES. Cardback shows new releases coming. Thanks “GetMeCollectibles.”  

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Micro Drifters – It Lives!
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS on 20 March 2015
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There was always this listing that didn’t go away – it’s really alive – your last chance! Thanks, John H. – we’ll try and rush to TRU in an orderly fashion.

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Singles & Deluxe Higher Res Look, Final Chapter
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 20 March 2015
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No PDF version but a high res version of the poster was forwarded so here’s a better look at the NEW or “new” singles & deluxe diecast CARS coming in 2015. Palace Chaos Theme Gearett Taylor   Jumpstart J. Ward Manny Rodriguez Scott Motorse   Scott Spark Siren Carbarini Part 4 HERE. All the Target […]

Your Hair at Minus 30-Degrees
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Posted in Science on 19 March 2015
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Wonder what your hair looks like at -30 degrees? Wacky Canadians! More photos and GIF’s at Imgur.    

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Singles & Deluxe Higher Res Look, Part 4
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS on 19 March 2015
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No PDF version but a high res version of the poster was forwarded so here’s a better look at the NEW or “new” singles & deluxe diecast CARS coming in 2015. 95 Pit Crew Theme Fabulous Hudson Hornet on Pit Stand (it’ll be cool to make that TV monitor a real working video screen!) Hydraulic […]

Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: The Evil Mastermind Plan
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Posted in Disney Pixar CARS on 18 March 2015
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When Cletus asks if he can borrow your glue gun and then says he’s gonna take a trip into town, be wary … Thanks for the heads up & photo, “Francis C!”