The D23 Expo Artist Series Box set is now available at Disney Stores – thanks for the heads up, “Dunroamin!” The LM with Surfboard designed by John Lasseter is only available as a 1;43 scale CAR in this box set. “Other CARS designed and created by Cars Production Designer Bob Pauley,  Cars Legacy Guardian Jay Ward, Cars […]

If you’re in the SouthernCal area, Mattel puts up a tent to clear out some merchandise by their HQ in El Segundo … Thanks, “John H.” for sending along great pics. 2014 Deluxe for $4.99. 2014 2-packs for $5.99 Planes from a couple years ago – $2.59 Pull ‘n Go – $3.25 Stunt Racers – […]

At NYCC, Funko released 2 exclusive CARS at the show … “Mint Mater” And “Dinoco Lightning McQueen.”   The first wave is HERE. If you weren’t at the show, of course you can find them on eBay including other exclusives such as a Green Ramone (Japan) and a Glow in the Dark Doc. ME WANT […]

There’s a nice sale on PLANES & CARS at Target but you need to download the CARTWHEEL App. Then ADD-load the PLANES and CARS offer. Then scan the barcode at the register. In-store only. “Each Cartwheel offer may be used for up to a maximum of 4 qualifying items per offer per transaction, unless otherwise […]

CARS 3 has moved up a year. This means CARS 3 diecasts will arrive in April 2017. 615 days until the movie – about 566 until the diecasts arrive. Pixar CARS 3 (June 16, 2017)* (MOVED FROM 2018) “Lightning & Mater’s adventure on Route 66 and & Route 99, a historically significant highway in California.” You can […]

Some people have had problems trying to order this “free” Metallic Racing Dusty … It might help if you start with THE PROMO PAGE HERE (scroll about halfway down for the $6.99 Dusty (not the $7.99) one at the top). CLICK on ADD TO TOY BOX Now scroll down the pages to add $15 worth […]

The Disney Store Collector Series Surf CARS are out. These are 1:43 is scale and the surfboards are removable. Designed and created by Cars Director and Pixar founder John Lasseter – nice!   There’s also a 1:18 scale one with working headlights and taillights. In the UK, they have an Ultimate Ice Racing Gift Set […]

The Precision Series singles are listed on Amazon – though not yet available to order. Thanks for the heads up “John H.” Precision Series Lightning McQueen It is a little odd that the “segmented” face seam is there but it seems to be a unibody.   Each car comes with a tiny keychain like “dog […]

The weirdest error variant is back … Red clear coat  Radiator Springs Lightning McQueen is back … Thanks for the nice pics, “Michael VN.” Normally, this would just be an error but since it enters regular production, it’s a variant … Though this time his eyes/windshield seems to have stayed mostly white. “Michael VN” notes the production […]

Longtime T5 friend Aroldo says hi! And is still collecting CARS! Nice to hear he’s still onboard! New singles – EU packaging – but a nice first look at the next case: Brett Warnewagen Mike Fuse – interesting that his tray is not actually attached … Jay W. – first release as a single (after […]