This checklist combines all the mainline releases from 2006 to 2013. For most completist collectors you should have about 604 releases. 453 CARS 1 & CARS 2 diecasts. 99 CARS 1 & CARS 2 variants (both minor and major). 97 CARS 1 lenticulars (this total doesn’t include lenticular variants – or those who did not […]

PART 1 is HERE of the CARS 1 checklists. There is a bubble circle to indicate a Classic (fixed eyes release); a lenticular release and/or a Kmart release with Rubber Tires. There is also another column to indicate minor (yellow) or major variants (green). It is subjective but generally, it’s the 2-foot rule. If you […]

It’s been a while since this checklist has been updated – of course from 2011 to 2012, there were hardly any real changes to the CARS 1 diecast checklist. But in 2013, there were a slew of releases and some surprising “upgrades,” (aka: variants) so it’s time to finally update this checklist. The chart is […]

Is the Disney Store phasing out the stacking acrylic cases for their singles? It is cardboard wrap and a plastic box with a plastic handle. The background art is at the rear of the car as opposed to the back side (so it’s smaller). So, it’s cute for kids but I’m sure collectors much prefer […]

Nothing like an old school … releases still hanging around on the pegs. “Sarah S.” sends us this nice pic from Germany. I believe this was only released in the US as “Cruisin’ Ramone?” I think “Old School Ramone” was on Canadian and English EU cards? Australia? So for card completists, your Collect ’em All […]

Nelson Blindspot is a nice addition to the Deluxe lineup. Not only is he is a huge metal diecast but he comes with glued on headset AND a giant plastic camera accessory. Thanks, “John H.” for some great photos. At a quick glance, he looks like a repaint of “Murphy,” from the Sarge Boot Camp […]

It looks like the Disney • World of CARS umbrella grows larger … Hydro CARS have changed from Disney • Pixar CARS to … Old design. More importantly, PLANES changes from A World Above CARS to Disney • World of CARS … Thanks for the heads up photos, “John H.”

Toys R Us is having a nice $9.99 sale on their Radiator Springs Classic 3-Packs this week. You can see more photos here and here. These are only available at TRU so no price match BUT if you want the PLANES Gift Sets, you can either pick them up at TRU for $9.99 or get […]

Well, if it’s not the next Toon, “Radiator Springs 500” is the next Toon with diecast releases – it’s own line extension. This is not actually artwork from Radiator Springs 500 but from the Art of CARS … Here’s the brief description: “Iconic race locations with Lightning McQueen and other off-road racers.” And of course, […]

“DolphinBoy” made some very cool customs for Christmas … er, these aren’t supposed to be a secret surprise, are they? 🙂 Very cool! Nice that every wheel is custom. Something tells me Sheriff was sleeping when they slipped those bad boys on. Great job, “DolphinBoy!”