It took a while to sort through the craziness of the Radiator Springs Red & Black Card motif – mainly because it covered almost 2 years of releases during a time when there was the mattel switchover to Thailand production AND of course, all the variants of the Thailand releases with the eyelid line and […]

Takara Tomy has the license to make CARS diecasts in Japanese but in the 1:64 scale … occasionally, they will make diecasts that Mattel skips … they actually have the story behind the Thomasville Tribute Race … of course we could’ve guessed the backstory but still nice to get the official word … Translated version […]

Back in the 2020 packaging design, the Piston Cup 5-pack is a variant collectors delight. It looks like it’s from China as none feature the Thai eyelid line variants … It contains the vaguely gold Shannon Spokes variant. And the purple Danny Swervez Octane Gain next gen racer. Walmart exclusive.

Thanks “Mark T.” for the nice photo and heads up – Frank 2020 is YET another variant so now we have a fleet of Combine Threshers … We now have a clean sweep … Frank 2020 (Clean). Yes, it’s 2020 in CARS World. You do live in CARS World, don’t you? Not a speck of […]

CARS Tune-Up Center Playset (Coming Soon). Looks like fun for kids. This exciting racing themed playset has multiple storytelling areas for maximum fun! First, practice endurance in the wind tunnel. Then, gas up at the pump before checking your engine stats on the platform. A bridge transforms into an elevator to carry your vehicle between […]

“Michael NV,” says there are two versions of the 2020 Next Gen Vitoline Chase Racelott. The one I found is the one with a metallic striping but Michael say there is one without? What say you? The 2020 Metallic Chase Racelott (on card) and the 2017 Metallic Chase Racelott. The “non-Metallic” Chase Racelott?    

Next Expanded Universe series … XRS Rocket Racers! These amped-up versions of your favorite characters have cool custom decos and spinning flames that shoot out of the exhaust pipes! Blast down the track with Lightning McQueen, Cruz Ramirez, Jackson Storm, Next-Gen Racers RPM and Triple Dent.   

Thanks “Samuel K.” for the nice photos. Besides the windshield & eyelid line, the bottom tampo decal is a much light gray color. 2018 release on top, 2020 below. The 2020 rims are also more pea green. There are also window supports on the 2020 version. 2017 version.

Here’s the breakdown on the 2020 Singles Case DXV29-958R hitting store pegs. ALL NEW – Hot Rod Smokey & Hot Rod Junior Moon. New variants for 2020 – Otto Bonn (CARS 2) and Chase Racelott who in addition to the windshield eyelid line has a slightly different paint scheme. CARS 1 new variants – Waitress […]

If you’re looking for the Piston Cup Race Die-Cast 11pk, now online at Target.com. For variant collectors – you can read all about what’s what HERE.