Thanks, “John H.” for the great pics. Replaces CARS 1 Claude Scruggs. Definitely an upgrade to the paint scheme design. The CARS 3 Piston Cup racer. Brian Sparks only available with the launcher.   With Crew Chief & Pitty’s. Leak Less strangely got a green tint after his initial release – but his pit crew […]

The slow trickle of releases – Metallic Bobby Swift. Thanks for the heads up and photo, “Steve N!” Not sure if the ? mark theme means “Chase” but probably safe to presume unless otherwise …

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Takara Tomy which has the CARS license in Japan is actually selling Mattel Mini Racers this time around … there are a couple posters. (Right click to download the full size)

Thanks “loic S.” for the nice photos.   So, this means in weeks or 6 months, your Walmart will get these … it’s hard to tell …

Thanks “Nico A” for the nice pics … At least in Europe, the TRU’s that are closing means they are REALLY, REALLY cleaning out the warehouses … It’s weird the cards are this damaged. I could see crushed bubbles if this box/bin/dump was accidentally stacked under a box of anvils but torn but & scratched? […]

Thanks, “Loic S.” for the great photos. We have a new RV in town and we welcome as many RV’s as we can fit in the house. Van Scanlane. While he may have appeared in CARS, since his name was never revealed or ever listed before, we will list his as a CARS 3 vehicle. […]

Thanks for the heads up, “Bec G.” In Australia now – coming to the US soon. Rollin’ Raceway for your Mini Racers.     Cute. The Australia box only shows Lightning as the included vehicle – the US photo might be prototype with Jackson & Cruz so we won’t know for certain until it comes […]

Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” A very limited release in 2017* – hopefully it returns in 2018 with a general release or like some diecast characters, it may take another 5 years. 🙁 *Not counted as a 2017 release, too limited. In case you didn’t realize the pieces tab together. Yep, it hauls.

Thanks “Bec G” for the heads up & photos. The Mini Racers 5-Pack has one early release diecast, Rust-Eze Cruz Ramirez There is a sale at the retail chain, BIG W. A new playset is coming.