It’s Jumpstart J. Ward (If DW didn’t own Rocky/Bullwinkle, I’d vote for Phineas J. Ward). Thanks for the on card photo “Beccarelli B.” “John H.” sends along some great open photos. I believe the bottom mouth bumper piece is now metal. Still plastic faceplate when Victor Paveone was released (yellow Jag). Nice he has a […]

“John H.” has provided a nice overview of the WGP racers various series, what’s out and what are the holes. The very bottom row is of course the regular diecast series – if I wasn’t so lazy I could Photoshop in Frosty (2012). Of course, that is the only “complete” series even if you discount […]

The first Target-only 4-pack of 2015 is out/coming … Well, not technically available – says OOS online but you can search if your store has it in stock … it’s on the store shelf in Cedar Rapids so good luck! Only $18.99! • Vehicles feature huge character variety and authentic styling • Perfect for gifting! […]

The Mattel Disney Pixar CARS diecasts for 2015 continue the Themes design/motif. So far, the releases have all been diecasts already released, though there are some variants and some NEW as singles (previously in box sets) … Part 1 is HERE. There are 9 releases listed for the Race Fans series, 5 are shown. Jay […]

The Mattel Disney Pixar CARS diecasts for 2015 continue the Themes design/motif. So far, the releases have all been diecasts already released, though there are some variants and some NEW as singles (previously in box sets) … There are 8 CARS in “95 Pit Crew.” 3 shown here leaving 5 unknown. There are also 8 […]

The remaining singles in the first case of 2015 singles (CASE P). Radiator Springs Theme brings back common townie re-releases. No changes from this current era (2013 to today) … though it should be noted that Mater in 2014 lost his raised & painted eyebrows, now just a flat windshield with “painted” brown eyebrows. The […]

The first case of singles for 2015 are out – continuing the Themes concept … it’s a nice upgrade, extending the graphic to full size makes much more sense and it’s nicely dynamic looking. It is CASE P – continuing the new tradition of not starting on CASE A until a few cases have been […]

The latest Target exclusive 7-pack is out – the Tokyo Race 7-CAR Gift Pack with the one truly new release, Bruce Boxmann, Lewis Hamilton’s Crew Chief. But for many collectors there’s still some value in the other CARs diecasts. Bruce Boxmann while he looks like Bob Cutlass is a NEW sculpt. While this is John […]

This is a roundup of the “new” singles coming in box sets – some the sole new release in 4-packs and some with a few others in the 7-packs. The new 2-packs are here. The singles new diecasts are mostly unknown – other than a Muggsy Liftsome repaint. Raoul Fan BMW 2002 BMW 2002 Video […]

There are more Target only 7-packs coming. In fact, one is already out. Thanks for the nice pics “Scavenger.” The Tokyo Race 7-CAR Gift Pack (Target.com) There is ONE true new release, Lewis Hamilton’s Crew Chief, Bruce Boxmann (with headphones). New sculpt. The rest? Well, if you didn’t pick up the Denise Beam single last year […]