“Anthony C.” sends along photos of the PLANES PIT ROW GIFT SETS (They seem to called Pit Row Gift Packs in international markets). You get a diecast PLANE, a diecast Pitty and a plastic hanger tent (with a mini flag). Anthony C. says Bulldog (the PLANE) is diecast metal (well parts of him are metal […]

Why own when you can just rent and build. That’s right, now sit at home and they will mail you sets to build, then SMASH and mail back … Playgo. Three tiers of membership … Didn’t see any Disney CARS sets but there are $500 Star Wars sets …

Since it didn’t look promising at my closest Kmart, I asked Kmart if there were going to be more shipments through August and the answer is this on the oversized Deluxe case of Francesco Fan Mater, Materhosen and the others … “Each store gets at least one casepack, some stores in larger areas might receive […]

The recent 35-minute Microsoft Xbox One next console presentation seemed to contain a lot of motion blur without actually saying enough – fortunately Darkbeat DK has edited it down to a 2-minute encapsulation of what MS is apparently focused on … (spoiler alert, it’s not video games). And yea, everyone seems confusing about whether you […]

Well, not so promising so far … My local Kmart had one Dustin Mellow on the pegs. Hard to tell if it’s from the Kmart case or an earlier one … Not a promising start either way. The scary question might be – is this one and done? Did this Kmart and every Kmart get […]

This chart from business intelligence info supplier (on imports) Panjiva.com looks about right. The Mattel Disney CARS market is a smidgen of what it once was …

The Kmart Free Ivan Deluxe Diecast Offer is now LIVE! Buy $20 worth of Mattel Disney Pixar products (Mattel products! $20 Before TAXES)! Then go to www.Mattel.com/KMCars to begin your redemption process. Before you begin, there’s even better news – ZERO postage & handling fees! Nice! AND NO UPC’s to mail in so all you […]

Of course, Calvin & Hobbes is arguably the greatest comic strip of all time – it’s sad that Bill Watterson “retired” so many years ago … a few online artists have done a few tribute strips … “Hobbes and Bacon” is Calvin & Suzy’s daughter – it’s nicely done with the right touches – even […]

OzzieMum (who also sent along all the photos) wasn’t kidding when she said you could buy Frosty specific merchandise in Australia. PJ’s Sheets/Pillowcases … Not available in the US for any characters, a (build it) Frosty Kit. Promotional – made of foam. Fun! I would definitely wear this cap – but kids only … Yep, […]

Well, 5,335,200 bricks – a 42X version of the one you can buy in stores. It was in Times Square last week. You can read more at TVGuide.com Pretty sweet. I’d like one in the backyard …