CASE D is an okay case to showcase the depth and breath of the CARS line but for collectors, not much … only Cora Cooper is technically new. Denise Beam is a new all-metal unibody. Is Alex Hugo with Hat a new unibody also now that Victor H. has been updated to a metal unibody? […]

The C Case is not terribly exciting … It is the arrival of Cartney Carsper & Geartrude … There are no Chase or Super Chase in this case … Of course, by all rights, we should get 3-5 Geartrude & Cartney Carspers in the case … instead of ONE each. Thanks for the nice pics, […]

From the latest PLANES trailer, will we get these vehicles? The Escalade? “Cad Spinner” is his name and yep, coming as a diecast. No names or listing for these but maybe … “Rusty” Duff Wrecks should be easy. I’d be cool to get the Tractor Moose. All hat. All Pitty.

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The main takeaway … (from Antonio Urcelay, CEO, Toys”R”Us, Inc., and Hank Mullany, President). Over the past several months, we have undertaken a comprehensive analysis and diagnosis of the business, and believe we have four main issues to resolve – improve the customer experience in-store and online, make progress on changing price perception, put disciplines back […]

No real shock, Mattel has another poor quarter … World-wide sales for Mattel Girls and Boys Brands were down 5% for the quarter. As you can see our world-wide growth sales were down 4% for the quarter, were sales down 2% in North American region, which includes our North American division and American grow operations […]

So, far the Riplash CARS are not selling very well so it’s hard to say if retailers will commit to these but at least these make more sense to send them into the air … The helicopter versions look cooler … and you can do the battle of Blade Ranger & Windlifter versus ceiling fan […]

Fast Design article on Mattel’s process to create a better Nerf … Video shows Design Center entrance if you’re curious …

These are the “sounds” versions of the Smoke Jumper Pitty’s – the diecast ones will probably be smaller and less detailed. It’s hard to tell size with these but probably like the larger scale pullbacks for younger kids … That’s Drip, & Blackout on the top row and Avalanche on the bottom row.

Disney has put up characters intros for PLANES: Fire & Rescue Erik Estrada is voicing a Copper Chopper! There are also lots of fun car vehicles … You can check out the rest HERE – thanks for the heads up, “John H.”