While these were not widely distributed, more Pit Crew launchers are coming. These are the new launchers with a PLASTIC PITTY and a metal diecast racer. There is also a Francesco one coming. The first 4 released were: Lightning, Raoule, Vitoline and Leak Less.

Deluxe CASE K is noteworthy if you missed out on Ivan as a mail-away last year … since Ivan was a “free” mail-away, it’s not like he was an limited exclusive that cost extra and now appearing at regular retail price … The front is same as last year’s card – no Kmart snipe so […]

Well, it’s not quite 6 years but pretty close – about 55 days away from when the Motor Speedway of the South set went on sale … HERE’s the original minute-by-minute blow of the day it went on sale … well, except for the minutes I was apparently passed out from hunger. Prices seem to […]

Unlike the last 20 track sets released, this one actually looks like fun … Though I guess you can’t really race ’em … but at least the lift ramp is a new feature to CARS track sets. And you get a tiny plastic Stanley … presumably it comes with a plastic Road Rally Lightning McQueen […]

If you have any questions related to collecting Mattel Disney Pixar CARS and its expanded universe, ask away in the comments …

It looks like the Piston Cup Pit Row Gift Pack actually comes with a new CAR and a variant re-release of Guido. While Pit Crew Member Flo differs from Waitress Flo only by the type of “oil” can she’s carrying, it turns out Pit Crew Member Guido also has an accessory variant (s). I believe […]

It happens every once in a while, International CARS cards are available in the US. At least they’re not priced at EU pricing – €14.99 … thanks for the nice photos, “Butter1”

GotFrank sends along pics of Lizzie 2014 (Left) v. Lizzie 2006 … “BMW” notes the rim on the back spare tire is wider. You can check out more photos here. Thanks GotFrank for the nice photos.

Kmart has announced: “Kmart will no longer run the Cars Collector Events in June and October … No mail in offer is planned for 2014 for either Cars, Planes or Planes Fire & Rescue. Thanks.” How will you choose to remember? End of an era … Imagine the Kmart CARS Day We Missed Out On […]

CARS – Now & Forever. Bob Iger, CEO of Disney announced among other tidbits at the annual shareholders meeting … “We have plans for a new Cars movie and on top of that Brad Bird is already working on a great story for a new Incredibles film,” There also other news regarding Star Wars – you can read the rest here […]