From about October 2008 to May 2009, for oddball reasons, RS Lightning and Cruisin’ Lightning McQueen were oversprayed with red after the tampo decals were applied – no one seemed to have noticed for the 8-9 month period at quality control – while technically a variant, it’s release was so common and by then, everyone […]

Brian T. whose Target store was only one of a few Target stores to discount the London Rescue 12-pack to $32.99 – his Target store has done it again and gone into clearance mode. “Target Clearance is beyond full swing already. They are flexing and pushing everything out of there backrooms prepping for re-sets. Looks like […]

The all-plastic “Stunt Racers” line extension is starting to hit the shelves (thanks for the great photos, “John H.” – he says Target told him the on-shelf date is 1/6/3 (after the post holiday clearance) but he says if you ask nice, maybe they will crack open a case for you. They are actually designed […]

Simply go to this page and HIT PRINT COUPON. Don’t print this page out, this is not the actual coupon. The GiftCard is good on your next trip to Target.    

Longtime CARS & other toys charity “Nathan’s Playroom” is giving away a Frosty Super Chase! DETAILS From Nathan’s Playroom Want to win a FREE Frosty? Here’s your chance! It’s easy to enter, and you can also get up to two BONUS entries! This contest is open worldwide, and winner will be responsible for shipping costs. […]

Congrats to the winners of the Australia exclusive poster! bobbyjack & aaaf317! Congrats and thanks OzzieMum for the posters! In case you’re curious, I just did a random drawing – thanks for entering! Winners – email me at: metroxing (at) gmail.com Thanks!

OzzieMum was nice enough to snag a couple extra posters from the Target Australia CARS event … (not actually signed – it’s his PRINTED signature). Only available in Australia for a limited time … Poster is about 11″ by 17″ There are two to give away. Contest starts right now and ends December 9th 11:59:59 […]

It seems logical this would be coming for Christmas but it would also seem logical this would on the shelf by now? He does literally lift & launch … I guess that’s better than the other literal name, “Drop and Roll” Mack. Or “Holey Mack CAR Carrier.” “The Bottom Drops Out” Mack … with a […]

Part 1 of this post is HERE. As noted, the new releases of 2013 are now classified by theme. There are 8 so far, 4 mostly featuring CARS 1 in the earlier post … these themes mostly cover CARS 2 … It does look like ALL diecast releases are assigned a number – so it […]

Arrived in Europe after a nice ocean voyage … Clearly the mold is tested and squeezing out diecasts …   So, now you can duck away from a tour of the Louvre (what, like it’s gonna close down soon?) and run down to le toy shop. okay, you do have to pay a skoosh more […]