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 […]

While Bruce Boxmann does look like Bob Cutlass, he is a new sculpt. Bob Cutlass is supposed to be a Oldsmobile Cutlass … the 1992-1995 version, I believe … so what kind of CAR is Lewis Hamilton’s Crew Chief? A European GM (Vauxhall or Opel?) It’s a slightly nicer looking than Bob Cutlass … Mattel […]

CollectorMom & Family – Welcome back to the USA! They’re on their way – everything important is packed and ready to go. 🙂 Long time collectors would know that box from anywhere. But for newer collectors … It’s the near mythical Motor Speedway of the South box. The first unboxing post – back in the […]

The great Sam Bricole has graciously posted 3D files to make your own Radiator Springs and Propwash Junction! Tracks for Muir the Train or Mater’s Junkyard! Of course you need a 3D printer but now you have no excuse, right? Even Walmart is selling machines and supplies. If you’re not familair with Sam’s work, he’s […]

Rob (My 7 Kids) sends along the saddest pic of a Walmart …

Coming in 2015 – “John H.” sends along some early open pics … Coming as a 2-pack? With the other “Van’s.” & Van San … Segmented Mini and the new Desert Mini. They might’ve overdone what should be weeds – looks like Martian BRAIN … Too bad we didn’t get this expression. 🙂 In CARS […]

The Escape From Frank playset is out. Thanks for the great pics, “Damien V.” Yep, Frank is plastic. Decent size … Tractor looks a lump of plastic.   You can find open pics of the prototype here. They all hook up together … photos of the open sets HERE. Target.com lists them but “not online” […]