There’s a new book out that asks kids to display their favorite toys … Toy Stories: Photos of Children from Around the World and Their Favorite Things. Some you immediately recognize. Of course, kids in developing countries have to do with much less but they seem just as happy. You can read more at BrainPickings.org

Here’s FIRE BLASTIN’ DUSTY featured at NY Toy Fair.

“Momoe” has found the weirdest overstock situation. I cannot figure out how this happened because the most Vern in a case is one so AMAZING! Well, I suppose someone tried to corner the market on Vern thinking there would be some weird eBay run … and suddenly decided to return all 78 of them. Or […]

If you can’t wait, the Disney Store Planes Fire & Rescue diecasts will put out the fire in your wallet. They still come with a acrylic case. Ryker is extra nice with the moving nozzle.     If it’s like every other Disney Store diecast, this thing should be a solid mass of metal plus […]

If you need a step by step guide along with a “bumps guide,” you can find one at Usual-Encounters website … The dots are colored in for easier visibility but there is a code for every character.

The next CARS Deluxe Case is arriving – the surprisingly lettered “I” – they usually the avoid I because it can look like a 1 but it’s no rules 2014. It’s a nice case for the most part. Jungle Miles arrives (of course, just 1 in a case) 2 Towin Eoin! & 1 Grem with […]

The Disney Store has begun the switchover to Planes Fire & Rescue. There is only one toy item, the figure set (not diecasts) along with some clothing items. Thanks for the heads up “ToyFountain.”  

The Deluxe “aircraft” of PLANES: Fire & Rescue are definitely DEE-LUXE. Unlike the Deluxe CARS line which are generally reserved for oversized vehicles or with an accessory, the PLANES Fire & Rescue Deluxe lineup actually has moving features! Blade Ranger.   Very cool – open the door to lower the hook – then to retract […]

NascarBronco sends along photos that the Haulers are back at WM. Wally Hauler & Dinoco/Gray – The King Hauler. Also the return of CARS 1 Mack Hauler … these look like the last release (tent background, Themes card design) – not sure if all WM’s are getting a refresh shipment or whether it’s the new […]

The Gift packs for Mattel Disney PLANES: Fire & Rescue look like a great step up from before. While we’ve had 3 packs before & even 3-packs with 1 oversized CAR plus 2 regular singles (CARS 2), this is the first time the oversized vehicle (plane/aircraft) in the box set is a upgraded release in […]