Target does not use the UPC codes are er, universal on all products in the US. Instead they use their own SKU codes that they call DPCI. In some ways, it makes sense – instead of clotting their database with hundreds of thousands of UPC’s for products that are not available separately, what’s the point, […]

First, thanks for sending me photos of all things CARS from around the world … Please keep in mind I get a lot of emails and a lot of photos so unless it’s a photo and a post I’m throwing up right away, it’s easy to lose track of who sent me what so if […]

Our favorite toymaker, Martin A. can attest. He slides down the Mattel pole with his design team to the basement where the chocolate river goes past the truffle bushes and he meets the magical supermodel elves, and before they even have to speak*, they present them with dozens of beautiful diecasts made from ever lasting […]

It’s true, it’s true! There is a 4th hauler and it’s Octane Gain … As with the first three, great showcase, great box, great hauler and great fun … So buttery so want some bread … Remember, the longer you resist, the more you will need to buy to catch up 🙂 And hopefully soon, […]

Looks like that 20,000 production number was just for the US … Impound Lightning McQueen and the first CHASE CAR (in a multitude of languages has arrived in Europe). And of course, the question is – will the European CHASE CARS also lose their confetti? Can you say THE CHASE IS ON in Flemish? Thanks […]

On the release list for a while but with the transition from 3-pack blister cards to a more proper 3-pack box set, they were delayed and while they are a few more months away (late February? March?) – they are finally ready for prime time … Humm, do I need a reasonble facsimilie recreation of […]

Without going into too much detail, the word is that confetti on the Chase blisters is no more. This was not a cost savings measure – more of a creative look & feel decision … So, in the midst of the change, some Boost and some Snot Rod’s seem to have escaped the factory wearing […]

As we learned a few days ago, Mario Andretti with the correct red rims has arrived in France … Here he is out of his plastic prison next to old/variant Mario Andretti Not sure why it took a year … But one more error fixed. So he should start showing all over Europe very soon? […]

If the Haulers are nice as is … They are triple H as nice with a Piston Cup Racer & a Pitty! Nice. Hella nice. Hella, hella nice. These sets work on a lot of levels. Of course, once you have the haulers done – might as well re-pack them in some way and this […]

For anyone who wants to introduce themselves, step right up and answer these questions three (or more) (or make up your own- we’re not picky other than answering the FIRST one so we know who you are) 🙂 SIGNIN NAME? BIO? WHEN DID YOU START? WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT? HOW LONG BEFORE […]