Just to recap the checklist magazines for newcomers. Issues 1 through cover the first 6 years of CARS diecast collecting – for the most part, there was a design motif change once a year and each issue covers every diecast, playset, box sets, etc of the Mattel 1:55 series shown both mint on card, sealed […]

Good news – it looks the Radiator Springs Classic line is not some short supply-one shipment-one shot deal. Several Toys R Us stores have actually gotten a second shipment. I’m presuming there’s more Dexter Hoover with Yellow Flag in this shipment as most stores seem to have 3-4 on the pegs. This is much nicer […]

Look who’s joining the Micro Drifters Pit Row … Also coming – Micro Drifters Racer Box sets … it looks like it’s the 1:55 diecast sized 3-packs/Pit Crew pack boxes but with Micro Drifters so tiny, it could be anywhere from 5 to 25 … though obviously it’s more likely to be a 10-pack or […]

There is now a Shu Todoroki that makes all the other releases a variant. Three changes: Front diffuser now black (I believe that’s what the part is called). Windows black and not dark gray. Eyebrows gray instead of very faint light gray. NOTE: The rubber tire versions looks like the original Shu release (on the […]

There are two packaging versions of Carla Veloso and her VW Beetle crew chief. The first ones to arrive … Recently, these have started to arrive … instead of Carla’s Crew Chief, it reads Cruz Besouro. Since it doesn’t seem there are a lot made and available of either so far, it’s hard to say […]

The ONE DAY Kmart BOGO 50% Off Toy Sale is today (Saturday) only … Maybe we’ll get lucky and the 2-pack Crew Chiefs will show in time for the BOGO 50% sale. (I added a TRADING FORUM POST of my needs). Kmart owes us, right? (also read the afternoon post on the Crew Chief update). […]

Looks like the Disney Stores have a nice sale on the Lights & Sounds 2-packs, box sets and singles ($2.99) … (click on link or graphic below) Plus they have a new Stephenson Carrying Case (aka: CARS 2 Bullet Train) There are also FREE SHIPPING offers. ShopMattel.com has the TOON NINJA KNOCKOUT set for $11 […]

OOPS – SORRY. Everything is fixed now – somehow a few CARS got dropped and I definitely forgot a few additional launchers or that the Leak Less hauler was re-released for Night Skyline – me eyes glazed over … or when you stare at it on the shelves for 11 months, you tend to gloss […]

The last remenents of the CARS cases are appearing at Big Lots. There are exclusives from Target & WM in the mix … selection varies by store. Some people have found the Nitroade Crew Chief set and also as you can see, the Team Hauler set. Some people have found some of these at a […]

“Rob (My 6 Kids)” was kind enough to do a little research on how to order them if you don’t live near Disneyland-Disney World. Pirate Mater – stock number # 400-002596196 – $9.95 McQueen-Mater – 2 pack – #400-002596127 – $19.95 Regular ground shipping and handling within the continental United States is according to the […]