While the overall singles scheduled are not too exciting, the 2-pack Movie Moments look interesting and the oversized Deluxe lineup definitely looks pretty good. Of course, Nelson Blindspot and Chuck “Choke” Cables is already out so we’re off to a good start diecast character wise. The fact there’s only 1 Chuck Cables in each case […]

Our contest ends tonight … and an appropriate video to show visually to kids how video stores actually worked! Also AT&T – the Bell System explains how to use a rotary phone We’ll need a video soon to show kids that we had to use our thumbs to play video games instead of just randomly […]

From the LA Times … “Pixar Animation Studios has laid off an undisclosed number of people at its Emeryville, Calif., headquarters due to the delay of its forthcoming film “The Good Dinosaur.” The layoffs affect less than 5% of the company’s 1,200-person workforce, according to a source close to the studio.” 58 are now ex-Pixarians. […]

The WGP Theme of 2014 is much like the theme under the singles of 2013 – World Grand Prix racer CARS – mostly racers … Lightning, Nigel, Francesco, Max, Rip, Lewis, Miguel, Carla, and Raoul return as singles. I believe Nigel & Carla were skipped as singles though Nigel was available in a 2-pack. Joining […]

Thanks for the great pics, “Mariela P.” It looks like there’s some life left in the Radiator Springs Classic (TRU only) lineup … 2 new 3-pack box sets! Including a actual new diecast! The Dinoco 400 Race Fans box set contains a new CARS character, Jay W. (along with original Mia & Tia). And the […]

There are two more listings – wave 2 of these Pit Crew launchers – Octane Gain & Francesco – though they might sport the 2014 Theme look versus the 2013 Theme cards. The new Pit Crew Launchers don’t seem to have much of an in-store retail presence but are available online. These are narrower than […]

Thanks Rob (My 6 Kids) for the detailed photos! The “second” case of 2014 singles has arrived. On the surface, it’s not bad – 1 Super Chase, 1 Chase and 2 other “new” CARS but it’s a poor case assortment. Out of 24 CARS in this case, there are 4 “new” CARS diecasts. That’s 17% […]

Guess this store will not be getting any more Movie Moments soon or maybe ever?

I guess this explains why most people got John Lassetire & Muggsy Liftsome without the white box – it looks like the fulfillment center got them in cases of 12 … And since the promotion is done – they sent all the extras to the Mattel Outlet stores … They have closed one but 8 […]

Vulture has a fun Seinfeld quiz – a still or an animated GIF – guess the phrase … First one is easy! 🙂