The rarest non-released Mattel Disney Pixar CARS release EVER. The Mack Transporter with a vinyl wrap! This is a photo of the actual item (and back). Specific package with “feature” call out. Legalese & product number. Shown at SDCC 2008, it was to be released before the year was over but in the midst of […]

Presumably coming next is CASE R – from the scant description, there looks like there’s another new Lightning McQueen? “Road Repair Lightning McQueen” Of course, we have Lighting McQueen with Tar – one of the weakest Lightning McQueen versions – not to mention any CARS diecast release. When he gets splashed with tar, he’s already […]

Thanks for the update and photo, “Hoogie.” Everything must go – more photos from “Buckland Blowouts.” A little less enticing now that the diecast version is scheduled in the next case. Thanks Hoogie & Buckland Blowouts – see you back at Target US.    

Along with the Launchers: Tractor Tippin’ Race & Play, Highway Hideout, and Piston Cup Pit Stop – there are also larger playsets like Luigi’s Loop – there are also track extensions or you can use them as displays for your diecasts. They are nice priced. Amazon Links – $6.99 each. Note, Amazon had a little […]

Highway Hideaway is not quite canon but it’s still a nice looking display. It’s definitely unassembled. It’s not particularly canon but it does make for a fun intersection for kids. Here’s the tire stack from the 2006 Luigi’s for reference … It also comes with a loop that while it attaches to this Luigi’s set, […]

Thanks for the great photos, “John H.” The 2015 RPM 2-pack Petrol Pulaski Pitty is a variant. The two for comparison. Like the newly re-released Easy Idle Pitty, Petrol Pulaski is a unibody now. The first/previous release had an added facial plate (though the facial plate was always metal). Presumably it was so that Pitty’s […]

This is a concept but apparently now military vehicles will come with eyes and a mouth. You can check out more photos at Core77.  

Highway Hideaway is not quite canon but it’s still a nice looking display. Assembly required. It comes with no vehicles but you should be able to find a Sheriff – the telephone pole portion is really in town and goes with Spinout Lightning McQueen. Yep, he’ll hang around – good quality and sturdy. Or you […]

The second case* of 2015 singles contains a poster! Thanks for the heads up and great photos, “John H!” Poster mostly features the obvious re-releases but it’s a nice poster checklist for kids.   Folds out to @11″ x 8.5″ The Story Set playsets. John notes the only new CAR diecast shown on the back […]

Congrats “JrFan!” Winner of the Tractor Tippin’ Play & Race Launcher. Send us your address (metroxing (at) gmail.com – congrats and thanks for entering! Thanks Mattel for the fun prize!