Camo Lightning McQueen will look something like this … He will come on this, of course … It was an eclipse when I took this picture but he will be on a blister card … but wait, there’s something different about Camo Lightning McQueen on this blister card … “Cars Die-Cast Collector Guide: The Cars […]

There is a lot of stuff going on with CARS ranging from the promotions to the Chase CARS so it’s easy to get caught up and allow it to go all wonky and out of control. Don’t Panic, Please. The Chase CAR is out there – while it’s not always easy to find (otherwise, what […]

For our second contest, we wanted to make sure this special signed SD Comic Con Lightning Storm McQueen got a special place of honor and not just eBay #24256585222. Signed by creator Martin Arriola of Mattel – we asked our 5 semi finalists to send us a photo or two where this one-of-a-kind item should […]

I had to test it out but it seems to be working. Go to www.gravatar.com It’s some cross platform multi-site avatar thinger, click on SIGN UP and upload an avatar. Next time you comment, your avatar should show up. You do need to use the same Gravatar signup EMAIL address in our comments section here. […]

Okay, I finally found the three minutes required to set a Take Five a Day FLICKR Pool page – now I’m exhausted so I’m going to sleep here by the pool – maybe it’s the 15 Gaucho Fizzes … So not too much splashing and as the sign says, “Welcome To Our Ool… Notice there’s […]

Of course in the US, this promotions is ongoing – Buy 5, Get a Free CAR – Sidewall Shine. There are reports that the tracking email has been sent so it should be in hands in a few weeks: In Germany, there is another promotions, Buy 6 CARS, Get Faux Wheel Drive for free. So, […]

This might seem redundant but it’s probably worth saying just to be clear. We’re just TakeFiveADay.com. We are not secretly selling CARS on eBay or elsewhere on the internet and we are not affiliated with anyone selling CARS. While you will see more ads for other companies selling CARS, we are not directly involved in […]

The Halloween Mini’s are here … well, not at my Targets … that would be a miracle. But I did see the peg. They are $4.99 each which is the right price for the Mini’s 2-packs. So, if your Target has taken down or consolidated the back-to-school stuff, the candy & Halloween toys are going […]

Frank has been one of the most sought after figures since the film & diecasts came out … of course, retailers don’t get it – who would want a combine with a nose ring and eyes? If it would please the court, I’d like to offer to the following rebuttal – d’uh. So, we were […]

First Case Assortments: CASE A Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp (2) Barney Stormin’ (2) Lightning Storm McQueen (2) Some things to note: Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp – now @6″ long – still NOT in relative scale to the 1:55 CARS. Barney Stormin’ – NO size change – previous wings made of plastic, NOW METAL. […]