Last week, there was an auction of several RV “prototypes,” and there was some question as to the definition of the word prototype … Because the word “prototype” has a definite TOY PRODUCTION INSIDER-JARGON meaning and a more “average” meaning to everyone else. For Mattel Disney Pixar diecast CARS, the process goes something like this. […]

Here is the official Ramone (Radiator Springs Ramone?) for CARS 2. Usually by now, the first few case assortments for 2012 is out – but as of now, no info yet – not even sure what the next design motif will look like …

For those keeping track of the mythical Quick Changers Transporters series … here’s Mattel’s take on Crabby Boat (and presumably a shot of Finn so you get an idea of the scale). I say mythical because there does not seem to be a lot of evidence these are coming out anytime soon but anything is […]

Now available – slight delay from May … Thanks, Stephen S. Racing 4-Pack #5 Denise Beam, Carla Veloso Fan is in this 4-pack … along with 3 other CARS that may not be new to you. There are some alternative headlines for this post: 10) Target @#!$^&*%!! 4-Pack $%$∞§!&*) is Out. 09) The greatest EVER […]

The Petersen Museum Exhibit of: “From Silver Screen to Diecast – Disney Pixar CARS Imagined by Mattel” opened to the public today. It will run until April 2012. You can see in more details of this section in Part II of this post (which covers the unreleased CARS of CARS 1). And your hallway looks […]

No, you did not miss Part I of the Petersen Museum Exhibit of: “From Silver Screen to Diecast – Disney Pixar CARS Imagined by Mattel.” But I figured the bigger interest would be the CARS not released from CARS 1 … Mariela P. & Julia B. were kind enough to represent T5 on the private […]

Don’t forget the RV prototype auction is TOMORROW so if you intend to bid in person, online or via the telephone, get all your paperwork and registration in order. You can read all the details on viewing, bidding, etc, etc in this post HERE. Lot No: 144A A Piston Cup Race scene display inspired by […]

Rob (My 6 Kids) sends along nice photos of the new 2-packs (not called Movie Moments anymore) … Mama Topolino with the old man (by the Italian sea) And Leland Turbo with a character that I’m pretty sure has gotten a release but I’ll have to double check … For those want to get the […]

If you’re new to collecting diecast CARS from Disney Pixar CARS 2, you can collect all the main racers in one box set! The World Grand Prix Racers 10-Pack is all new!* * Well, if you knew what is really new, then you (past tense) knew this is not really new. So, a fine box […]

The secret Blue-Purple Finn McMissile has returned as part of the WM 2-disc DVD Blu Ray pack. So, thanks to great photos from John H. & Tom D. – we know if Finn again is different or the same. John H. reports that other than the back “gray-chrome” bumper color being a skoosh different but […]