Mattel Disney Pixar CARS & PLANES & TOONS – 2016 & Beyond
There was a Toon, “To Protect & Serve” promised last year but seems to have disappeared – what happened? Of course, this is purely speculation on my part but I think it had to do with the diecast...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Deluxe Case C & D – Pre Order at CTC
Children’s Toy Closet has Deluxe CASE C & D up for pre -order … In addition to the new Finn with Breather, Lightning Storm is now a unibody (I did not update the photo – sorry!) Bud is a Super...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: SDCC Neon Racers Now “Free” at Amazon
Thanks for the heads up “John H.” Amazon is offering the SDCC Neon Racers box for free with a $25 CARS purchase. Buy $25 of CARS products from Amazon.com (3rd party seller products do NOT count). Then...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Bud is a Boundin’ Super Chase
The first Super Chase of 2016 is BUD (RV). Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” Comparison with Larry Camper. \ Thanks “John H.” who adds these additional notes: “Least interesting Super Chase since...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Arriving Heather Drifeng & Michelle Moteretta
Thanks “Mariela P” for the heads up & photos … Arriving in stores finally – 2-pack Heather Drifeng & Michelle Moteretta Thanks Mariela P! Tweet This Post
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Brake for Brake, Boyd & Gurls
Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” Brake for Brake Boyd. Interesting rims. He’s Coriander Widetrack’s dad. While Brake doesn’t look large, he’s actually not that tiny – compared to Brad Winmiler....
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: This Already Strange Year
In one way, the distribution situation is they same as it ever was – spotty – but of course, it’s stranger than ever – perhaps driven by the main direction that Mattel seriously considered the...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Q1 2016 Diecast Releases Visual Checklist
Since the release pattern has been so sporadic, this visual checklist might be helpful to find what is plausible out there but yes, what’s actually on the shelf is pretty fallow. So, good luck to you...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Treasure Not Junk Justin Partson
Thanks “John H” for the great pics … Paris junk alley CAR is a hidden gem and no junk … Juston Partson. Great detailing and details on a small CAR character. With the other Paris junk parts scene. A...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Artie, Take 2 and Brian Fee Clamp a Champ
Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” At first glance, it’s a nice 2-pack with a re-release of relatively hard-to-find Artie and the white pickup truck with headphones now called Brian Fee Clamp. Both...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Autobahn Sedans
Thanks “John H.” for the ton o’photos … While not terribly exciting, that is the nice aspect of CARS diecasts … everybody gets a turn in the spotlight – even if you are just a plain ‘ole sedan. Sedanya...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Andy Vaporlock is a Lock
Thanks for the great photos, “John H.” Andy Vaporlock is another rusty diecasts with great detailing. “Grill is cleverly “sculpted” in 3D using a decal. Casting is smooth.” (see below with Clutchy and...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Diecast Preview CARS 3
CARS 3 is coming June, 2017. The merchandise generally arrives around 6-8 weeks prior or March-April with an embargo date but of course, some stores can’t read or never read. 🙂 Most people have already...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Announcing Dan Sclarkenberg & Kim Carllins
Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” Dan Sclarkenberg & Kim Carllins 2-pack. He was first listed as coming in 2009 as part of the Final Lap series … This is the expression of a guy stuck in the...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: “Road Trip” Before CARS 3
It’s confirmed – well, as confirmed as can be. These are NOT CARS 3 diecasts but a series called “Road Trip.” It unconfirmed if that’s the actual title or the working title but you get the meaning of...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Radiator Springs Classics Moderfied
Thanks for the heads up and photos, “John H.” The Toys R Us exclusive re-release line “Radiator Springs Classic,” card design has been updated. It looks much nicer – much cleaner. BUT there are some...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Road Trip Mater & Trailer
Thanks, “John H.” for the heads up. Here’s a first look at the forthcoming “Road Trip” series of CARS with matching trailers. Mater with Trailer. You can see some of the other townies diecasts HERE....
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: The Weird Daredevil Box is Weird So Far …
Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” When this listing first appeared on Amazon, “Daredevil Garage Promotion Box,” it could mean pretty much anything. Well, the first photos posted doesn’t make it less...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Benny Brakedrum Brakes Here
Okay, Benny Brakedrum actually came out last year but this folder of pics from “John H.” got shuffled to the back of the garage and since he still seems to be on the pegs, like new … Benny Brakedrum...
View ArticleMattel Disney Pixar CARS: Precision Series Luigi’s & Mater’s Tow Yard Next
It looks like Luigi’s Casa Tires and Mater’s Tow Yard are next. thanks for the heads up, “carromato95.” Mater’s Tow Yard looks to be a giant footprint (covering a lot of ground). Looks like it’s 9-10...
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