It looks like you cannot use this with regular diecasts as you need a stunt racer to lock into the launcher device as it passes along the potential energy generated by the crank … The regular series one is out in the US and covered here. Thanks, “John H.” for the photo.  

“LaneChange” sends along some great photos and info on the Aldi’s Easter sale. CARS & Monster Jam $2.99 (plus Barbie) They got a special dump bin for their promotions. It’s essentially CASE D but a couple extra Sarge’s and only one Krate Rainson-Wash but close enough … From “LaneChange,” The shipper I saw had the […]

Well, technically, you only have about 12 hours left – can you read 700 issues until 11 PM tonight? “In an unprecedented new reader initiative, Marvel Comics unleashes Marvel #1, an offering of over 700 first issues from the length and breadth of the company’s history at no charge,” This is part of the launch […]

CASE F singles is the next one coming (there is either no CASE E or the letter is reserved for a retailer exclusive case) and sooner than you think. NEW Franca (Luigi’s Dance Partner), David Hobbscapp with Headset, Mike Lorengine (Queen Security Guard at the race) & Harumi. LONG TIME AS A SINGLE RELEASE Been […]

I guess we’ve licensed every possible movie? 🙂 Nothing wrong with a nice 1979 Pontiac Firebird diecast but how many people have been holding out until they get a card with David Spade? 😉 Okay, I’ve never actually seen “Joe Dirt,” cinematic classic?  

While this is probably the poster available at Kmart CARS Day in June 2013, be one of the first on planet Earth to own your own copy months before! Mattel was nice enough to send one as a giveaway! It’s about 27″ by 40″ or about the size of a one-sheet, on poster stock and […]

Interesting feature in BusinessWeek: Mattel’s Mom Issue: They Really Don’t Get Hot Wheels “In town for a toy fair, Matt Petersen, a Mattel vice president … had invited the women to discuss one of the great mysteries of modern life: why moms don’t know how to play Hot Wheels with their sons.” Besides reaching out […]

The first Target Canada stores are opening – some are unofficial soft launches in Ontario first … The first stores are opening in in Guelph, Milton and Fergus, Ontario – ultimately opening 124 stores throughout Canada. You can read more at CTVNews or at CBCNews. Or the Target Store locater is here. So, I guess […]

The Unrated version of CARS … Murder at the Speedway, Tonight … Are his brains still rattling around in the box or was that stolen by Moriarty Muffler? Or, man – those ceramic brakes are really, really good. A football player can get de-cleated, is this the racing equivalent of being de-riveted? Or clearly in […]

Yes, it’s a 5 month old case but if you’ve been holding out or you want to restock, Kmart.com has a 15% off coupon for the next 48 hours. I have no idea how many cases are left but good luck! The 24-Pack of CARS is $95.76 so you will need to buy another $5 […]