Thanks “Mariela P.,” for the heads up and photos. Superfan Mia & Tia – while not drastically different than the usual Mia & Tia’s – it is a new release. Interesting, they seem to reusing the lenticular cut out windshield versions.   From the poster … And finally Mater with Allinol Cans is out – […]

Another fun auction up – back in 2007 or 2008, Martin and his team was all ready to present a new diecast lineup based on Lightning taking on others in a global race. To present their ideas, Martin created an original watercolor! “Global Race Pitch to JL” Image size 11″ x 17″, Gouache on 300 […]

In honor of RED Day, win a couple Red’s (er, the vehicle kind). One Red you can play with in the Red Sea and the other on a Red letter day! Confused? Yea, I lost track of the pun train. How about win 2 Red’s – one diecast, one hydro! Thanks Disney! Contest starts now […]

Congrats “Stouffy” for winning a Hydro Frank & Mack! Send us your mailing address at: metroxing (at) gmail.com Thanks all for entering and thanks Disney!

The history of ‘dirty” Lightning McQueen is not a pretty picture. The first attempt was Willie’s Butte McQueen. He was only available with the Radiator Springs Mountain Challenge track set. He was basically Lightning McQueen (also missing the Rust-eze tampo decal on the back spoiler) with dirt overspray, brown wheels and a matte finish versus […]

Looks like this new “mini” Flo’s V8 Cafe attaches to the other playsets, tracksets and launchers. The photos are not very revealing … so you have to kind of fill in the rest of the picture … FLO’s V8 Café from Disney Pixar’s Cars, this highly-detailed playset features lights that flicker on and off, change […]

Disney sent along some fun Hydro CARS for bathtime!   Do they really race in water? You be the judge!   Contest starts now and ends Sunday, April 19th at 11:59:59 AM. You may enter once a day below in the comments with the words & answer to: CONTEST ENTRY If I were aa Hydro […]

From 2006 and through 2014* Piston Cup Racers had a raised painted windshield eyebrows, painted to match the main body color. Of course, most CARS released from 2006 to 2008 had raised metal windshield eyebrows. When they started designing and planning lenticular releases, most new CARS characters starting in 2008 (for 2009 release) contained a […]

There was always this listing that didn’t go away – it’s really alive – your last chance! Thanks, John H. – we’ll try and rush to TRU in an orderly fashion.

The listing for the Super Chase CAR of CASE V is somewhat cryptic*: “Circus Van” While I wouldn’t bet my life on it, I scanned through the Tokyo, Italy, France & UK scenes and nothing stood out as a “circus van.” There are two clues pointing to this “clown car” as the one … It’s […]