“Mark T.” points out something interesting, that in the EU, Meghan Shifter is named Andrew Buttes … it is a puzzler other than the obvious thing that it is probably named after a Pixar employee and the “Buttes” last name is a little too close to another word that might upset parents at first glance […]

Thanks, “Samuel K.” for the heads up and photos. thailand variant with inset windshield. The main Nitroade variants – with raised windshield, flat and now with inset “3D” eyelids.

Thanks, “Mark T.” for the nice photos. Dae Apex is now Dave Alternators, apparently. The Apex-Alternators name game.  At least he’s not labeled as TG Castlebut anymore.

Thanks, “Mark T.” for the great photos. Re-release Retread Haul Inngas from CARS 1 with eyelid line.

Thanks, “Mark T.” for the nice photos. The re-release of RPM “Bruce Mille”r is now with eyelid line. “John V.” correctly notes, this is really Winford Bradford Rutherford from CARS 1. The card art is correct but this is his CARS 1 body.

Another cool retro Thomasville racer, thanks for the great photos, “Mark T.” Randy Lawson #91. A new body style? The original Sputter Stop.  

Thanks, “Mark T. ” for the greats photos. The Shiny Wax tractor from the “nightmare.” Excellent paint scheme.

Thanks “Samuel K.” for the heads up & photos. It looks like the recent/re-release of the Piston Cup 5-pack’s are made in Vietnam. New for CARS but probably not new for Mattel diecasts – can Hot Wheels collectors confirm? I know there are also Hot Wheels made in Malaysia (in addition to China, Thailand) but […]

Thanks, “Mark T.” for great photos. Another retro Thomasville racer is all cool old, old school. My name is Slim Hood. Sponsored by Sludge Cola. Meaning?

Thanks “Mark T.” for the nice photos. The 2020 Sarge has the eyelid line … But it looks close enough to the last version of Sarge from 2012 so while there are some slight production differences, I’m going to say that it’s essentially the same and not really a notable variant but it’s your call […]