TRU has finally joined the rollback party … “Character CARS” refers to the mainline singles … and of course the megasized/oversized CARS along with the Mini Motorized CARS. TRU also has Smurfs on sale. Over at Kmart – as reported, singles are at $2.49 but now the 3-packs are on sale this week also … […]

As noted earlier, Pit Row launchers are going to exclusive status and now we know where … When? Unknown. Maybe this Autumn? Same as Movie Moments? Since Target uses DPCI numbers and not UPC’s – until something shows up, not even Target employees know how to look up things 🙁 But the rumor is Autumn […]

Walmart started the ball rolling on the singles, dropping them back to $2.97 … Then of all places, Kmart went even better – $2.49 … but if you thought your WM selection was not so good – say hello to November 2008 … And this morning, SlicePie reports in that Target’s are at $2.99 … […]

Okay, that might be a little too much hype … hey, it’s better than collecting furry mooses 🙂 (yes, I know that moose plural does not need an “s” at the end but mooses is funny to say 🙂 ). Discounted to $19.99 though no real hurry – says sale runs through May. Okay, in […]

The main news since our last update is that with the recent toy SKU reduction of the Big Three retailers (WM, Target & TRU) – it looks like Mighty Muggs will be a TRU exclusive only item coming this autumn-holiday season. It’s not that Mighty Muggs have not sold well but retailers just don’t get […]

First official US release appearance of correct red rim Mario Andretti? If you placed your wager on Check Lane series – you win! Reader “Albert Hinckley” (really Mike N.) found these at Target – thanks for the heads up and pics!

CARS – the kudzu of your house, creeping, crawling – taking over virally  … now ceiling fans … Very cute … the Piston Cup & CARS logo a nice touch … available at Target/Amazon. A different design is available at Lamps Plus. Then’s there a real oddity listed on Amazon … This is the ceiling […]

CARS & photos and photos and CARS … CALLING ALL CARS,  CALLING ALL CARS – I have broken though the outer shell imprisoning me. I am free. Do you roger? You sound muffled – are you still encased in the oval shell? I’ve crash landed on a strange planet. The impact must have awoken me […]

Thanks to “Mara,” the next haulers coming are listed on Target.com and Amazon.com since they do Target’s online fulfillment. Some parts of this make perfect sense … If you’re still looking for … Amazon Target.com Links Chick Hicks Hauler Mack Hauler (free shipping) Dinoco Hauler Octane Gain Hauler Leak Less Hauler Target.com Links Octane Gain […]

From Southern Cal, look – it’s sunny! Look, it’s naked Ramone … yea, back in the days when cars were recognizable … the cool cat Chevy … Lenin V. is on his way to check out the new Target opening … in thsi economy, we probably won’t have that many store openings but remember to […]