Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Go See Cal (Weathers), Not Hank
Thanks for the nice pics, “John H.” Hank Weathers, the new Dinoco racer at the start of CARS 3 got a name change to CAL when the movie was finalized but the early ones not only sport HANK on the...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Radiator Springs Classic Red Variant/Version?
Thanks for the heads up, “jrodder86.” TRU has a new-look RED on their website – from the description, it looks like the Radiator Springs Classic Deluxe series is finally shipping (again?) In addition...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Better Red Than Dead, Same as it Ever Was
For a while (okay, 46 hours), it was hoped that the new Radiator Springs Classic Red might sport a different look but it was just an old prototype photo … Radiator Springs Classic Red of 2017 is the...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Toys R Us Trophy Diecast “Free”
Thanks for the heads up, “Karl B.” Of course, fool us once? 🙄 “Take FREE Item to Cashier.” Good luck to us all! Tweet This Post
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Precision Series Luigi’s Casa Della Tires LIT
Precision Series Luigi’s Casa Della Tires Beautiful all Lit Up … Tweet This Post
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Al Oft, Lightyear Blimp Name Change
Thanks “John H.” for the heads up & photo. It looks like Al Oft, the Lightyear Blimp has gotten a name change … now just the Lightyear Blimp. But this is the int’l card so we’ll see when the US...
View ArticleFisher Price Power Wheels – Lightning McQueen
“Tim L.” sends along a nice photo that kids today have it all, I had to a cardboard box (better than a rock, I suppose). Power Wheels Disney/Pixar Cars 2 Lil’ Lightning McQueen (Hudson Hornet Piston...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Hometown Jonas Revera is Home
Thanks “John H.” for the great pics of the Radiator Springs Classic 3-pack box set, Hometown Radiator Springs with Jonas Revera as the main exclusive selling point. You also get a flat windshield Old...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS 3: Piston Cup Racers CARS & CARS 3 Checklist UPDATE
The Piston Cup Racers CARS & CARS 3 Checklist has been updated. I did not include the NEXT GEN CARS 3 racers since there’s not a lot out yet. Yes, there’s a “new” Chick (with Headset) but he’s no...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Radiator Springs Tractor – a Variant Gains Traction
Thanks “Lauren R.” for the nice pics of the new Radiator Springs Classic Tractor. Just released in the Deluxe lineup … It’s a variant – his eyes are positioned higher & his eyelids are higher. I...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: More “Blind Box” Lightning McQueen’s in 2018
The not-so-blind “blind boxes” of 2017 will be coming back in 2018. 3 of the 6 are not coming back. Tumbleweed, Smell Swell & Cactus Lightning McQueen will be replaced by Lightning McQueen with...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Happy Birth CARS Day to You
In 2018, CARS will turn 12 – HUGE, the Shaquille O’Neal of diecasts at his age. But the newest twist? HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARS diecasts! Coming 2018. As described, ” …Celebrate your favorite Cars fans with...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Sally’s Cozy Cone Down to $94...
Thanks for the heads up, “Tad Ghostal” (I’m intrigued by your nickname … is that your nickname?? 🙂 ). Disney/Pixar Cars 3 Sally’s Cozy Cone Motel Playset – down to about $94. $93.74 as I’m writing...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Ramone with Air Gun, Keep ‘Em Separated
Thanks “John H.” for trying to help us sort through the Ramone’s with air/compressor guns … Body Shop Union Jack Ramone (from 2015) How is he different from “Union Jack Ramone?” (besides the air gun?)...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Darla Vanderson Produces Fun
Thanks “John H.” for the great photos. Darla Vanderson – tiny King’s fan is named after original CARS (and Pixar) Movie Producer, Darla K. Anderson Another recent tiny King Fan, J.Low Lee. Tweet This...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Don’t Boot Vladimir Trunov with Boot
Thanks “John H,” for the nice photos – yes, he sent this in 2016 … I think I’m caught up. 🙂 Vladimir Trunov with Car Boot While not a huge character, still a fun rendering in 3D … look at the details...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Sally’s Cozy Cone ($35% Off)
Thanks “John H.” for the heads up. Toys R Us is having a nice sale on the Precision Series Sally’s Cozy Cone for $87.49 – about 33% off list price – SIGN in through our EBATES link to save another 2%!...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Mack
The next scheduled release for the Precision Series is January 31, 2018 so the next singles shoud be out in mid-January. In addition to Precision Series Lizzie, Mack has also been added to the list …...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: TakeFive Magazine-Book Checklist STORE + Black...
There were several questions regarding our annual checklist yearbooks and our overall open checklists … so this POST on our “STORE” has been updated to hopefully fill in any gaps. Basically, we publish...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Fillmore Single
The Precision Series Fillmore has working headlamps and a opening trunk with detailed engine. Available at Amazon for a reasonable $13.99 (shipping included). Normally, the working headlamp Precision...
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