“John H.” sends us nice photos of his TRU – looks nice for newbie collectors: No TRU around me looks like this. Happy shopping, thanks for the nice photos, ‘John H.”

From the National Retail Federation Hot Toys Survey 2013 … for boys, CARS/PLANES makes it to the Top 15 … For boys: If you are planning on buying toys this holiday season, what is the “Hot” toy you will buy for Boys? Know 82.5% Don’t Know Yet/Haven’t Decided 17.5% Total 100.0% Of those who know: […]

“John H.” spotted these in the overstock overflow section (aka: gardening) – hopefully they will make it out to your retail show floor – or you can jst help yourself as long it doesn’t snow, sleet or rain on it.       The oddball M case is a re-configured/re-packed case with 2013 Theme Cards […]

Exclusive Snipe – What Does It Mean? Legally, not much of anything. Note, the snipe reads 1 EXCLUSIVE VEHICLE. And the other snipe ONLY AT TARGET. So, both are legally true. Bottom line – they promise … This box set is only available at Target and contains 1 Exclusive Vehicle. No where does it promise […]

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 […]

Continuing from 2013, CARS singles & multi-packs are grouped by theme – For 2014, “Radiator Springs” no surprise – comprises of the townies of Radiator Springs – all from CARS 2006. There is an actual “new” CAR in this theme. Well, if you call a tampo decal on Sally as Sally with Tattoo as “new.” […]

A few years back, there was an odd story about a UK spy intelligence employee found dead in a duffel bag in his apartment (yea, he was INSIDE a duffel bag) … made odder by this photo of his apartment with some CARS toys that was released only after his death – though the date […]

CARS diecast singles 2014 launches with Case T. Yes, pretty odd. Every new year of every toy line gets a CASE A to get off the new year (whatever time the calendar is) with a fresh start. The letter A cries out to all – it’s a new start. We have new. You want the […]