UPDATED POST with PREVIEW TRAILER LINK … While BOLT 3D has not been the biggest animated hit for Disney this Fall, in the next few weeks, the last Mater’s Tall Tales will be added as a short in front of the theatrical release. The “last” Mater’s Tall Tales will run about 6 minutes versus (versus […]

Submit your CARS-i-fied photo or illustration (add eyes and expression to your ‘real life’ car or any car) … 4 winners will each win a Night Scope McQueen with Collector’s Guide seen just below: Here are some examples. RULES You may enter one a day at: contests@takefiveaday.com In the subject line – write in PHOTO […]

If nothing else, CARS is a great gateway to a lifetime of reading … there are probably over 50 different CARS books for kids – I have not read or really studied most of them but I will cover the notable ones … The STEP INTO READING series (maybe 100 titles now – not just […]

Other than the Kmart Collector Day, this store has received about 2 CASES a year so holy moley! And I know a few of you might find this hard to believe but I did not feel the need to buy up every new CAR – in fact, I bought nothing here … I think this […]

Since people are reporting CASE C singles already, I updated the chart … Of course, you will NOT expect to find everything at one store or even at several stores. What would be the fun in that? That would be like collecting toilet paper or something. This CARS thing requires commitment, dedication, & 10-10 visual […]

IMPOUND BOOST Sir Cueball (aka: Jeff G) or is that Mr. Sir Cueball is the second to write in but first to send along an interesting photo … Spot the anomaly with Chase Impound Boost? Yes, CHASE cars are supposed to have the confetti blister. I do not believe Mattel is phasing it out but […]

A few dozen people around the country have reported actually seeing the near mythical pallet. Does your store have it? Does your store have it in the back? Does your store have it in the back and can’t get to it? Does your store think it doesn’t have the room? Does your store think it […]

While not the greatest reward program ever, it is something – For EVERY $150 of TRU merchandise you buy between now and December 24, 2008 – get $5 in TRU gift cards (for every $150 in purchases) plus a better deal for parents of diaper age kids – buy 9 Pampers Value Boxes, get 10th […]

I read all your comments before heading out at 8:30 AM – there wasn’t much I was looking for and even if I didn’t get, it wasn’t going to be a tragedy so I wasn’t in any particular hurry. There were tons of people streaming out of WM – laden with carts – I was […]

Since most everyone will be gone and hunting in stores today, it seems fitting to do a post on one two CARS that are not available in the stores 🙁 Sarge & TJ … but more importantly, Sarge … First, no I do not know when he is coming back but everytime I ask, the […]