Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: Deluxe Case W is Mega Nice
“Children’s Toy Closet” and “Get Me Collectibles” are taking orders (email them for pricing and shipping info). CASE W looks like a pretty great case – comes with: (1) Fabulous Hudson Hornet with Stand...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: My Name is Still My Name is Not Chuck
Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” My Name is Not Chuck is back but now a new version. Technically, My Name is Not Chuck has not been re-released since this VERSION of MNISNC is really My Name is Not...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: Mega Benny, Ucchi & Trent Crow-Tow Preview
Lots more Planes listed as coming … it’s been a while since many CARS new has shown up at brick & mortar retail but Amazon has them listed “as coming.” (Amazon links) Benny Brakedrum – nearly a...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Deluxe Case Y – Benny, Ucchi, Trent & Larry Camper
Amazon has some of these listed as “coming” but if you want the entire MEGA CASE Y, it’s a worthy one and delivered to your front door. Thanks for the heads up “GotMeCollectibles.” 2 PIT CREW MACK’s 1...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: The Mystery Half Dinoco Lightning McQueen
Thanks for the nice pics, “John H.” Let’s get it out of the way – Mattel claims it is NOT a D23 Expo CAR so … It is too nicely done to be a counterfeit. Unlike the country flag fakes or the multi-color...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: July 2015 Retail Roundup
Thanks for the nice photos, “John H.” Guess Frank is a pegwarmer now. AND priced like a normal diecast on Amazon (more expensive but free shipping). This is my nearest WM – well, one Frank is nice....
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: The Holy of Holies Brainstorm 50 Lightning McQueen...
After 8 years, the holy grail of CARS, the holy of holies CARS item is up for the auction on eBay by Martin Arriola, lead designer of CARS 2007-2010. Yep, a real BRAINSTORM 50 Lightning McQueen with...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Kathy Copter Returns as Single
While she returned in box sets along the way, it’s been a long time she’s been available as a single. While the lenticular version was a segmented face, she pretty looks like her last version as a...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: “Red Ransburg” Brainstorm 50 Lightning McQueen
Without going over everything written in 2008, I’ll just update some of the aspects of the Red Ransburg/Brainstorm 50 Saga. Keep in mind that what was known in 2008 might be different now 8 years later...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: New CARS Actually Arrive in Germany
Who knew, I think everyone thought they stopped shipping CARS diecasts overseas … Thanks for the heads up and photos, “Nico A.” Germany’s Mueller Drug Store. Scott Motorse (link for open pics) Manny...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Fabulous Hudson Hornet with Stand is AbFab
Thanks “John H.” For the great photos … (Pit Crew Member) Fabulous Hudson Hornet with Stand is another one that is definitely DEE-LUXE. It’s like he arrived from a month long sea cruise. With FREE hair...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Ucchi, Airport Truck is a Tasty Sensation
Thanks for the fun pics of Ucchi in action, “79nitroade30.” With Pitty’s Nat McLugnut & Michael Honksel (also not officially out yet). Very nice – in scale with Everett. Unfortunately, you can only...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Tractor Stampede is a Gift Pack!
It’s been a while since we’ve gotten a nice enticing box set but Tractor Stampede makes you want to cowboy up! Thanks for the great photos and heads up, “John H.” Of course, who doesn’t need more cow...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Circus Cab Super Chase Case W
To add to the confusion, Mattel released two different CASE W’s – “Children’s Toy Closet” says they have the Super Chase one arriving or arrived AND they resolved the website issue so they are back up....
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Super Chase Circus CARS – The Name Game
It looks like the Super Chase Circus CARS all have names – thanks to Carl P. who played enough rounds to “collect” all the Circus CARS in the The Disney Pixar Cars Daredevil Garage IOS App. Circus...
View ArticleMattel Pixar CARS & PLANES Diecast: Target Gift Packs
Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” Some of the Target 4-Packs are now listed online – coming soon? I don’t think many were in stores if they were? Disney/Pixar Cars Race Day Fan 4-Car Gift Pack #5...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Diecast CARS
Yesterday, we previewed the PRECISION SERIES playsets, today, the diecasts. Precision Series Lightning McQueen. He has an opening hood. Looks nicely detailed. Guess his tongue is under the engine?...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: 2015 D23 Expo “Big Al” Albert Hinkey, Hinkey
Albert Hinkey arrives at Disney’s D23 Expo LITERALLY hinkey-style in the way back loading bay – unannounced. This was the proto seen nearly 6 years ago – arrives slightly different but mostly like...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: 2015 D23 Big Al Albert Hinkey, Pack it Up & Tear it...
Late Saturday night, “Mariela P.” sent along this great but sad pic … Yep, all packed up and gone by Saturday night, so for those who only had a Sunday tix – waahhhhhh! Only a happier note, 1:1 scale...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Radiator Springs
Thanks for the great pics, “Mariela and Pablo!” The Precision Series is a plussed-up series … With diecasts – with what looks like “real” rubber tires, moving parts (opening trunks, hoods or raised...
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