On the release list for a while but with the transition from 3-pack blister cards to a more proper 3-pack box set, they were delayed and while they are a few more months away (late February? March?) – they are finally ready for prime time … Humm, do I need a reasonble facsimilie recreation of […]

Without going into too much detail, the word is that confetti on the Chase blisters is no more. This was not a cost savings measure – more of a creative look & feel decision … So, in the midst of the change, some Boost and some Snot Rod’s seem to have escaped the factory wearing […]

As we learned a few days ago, Mario Andretti with the correct red rims has arrived in France … Here he is out of his plastic prison next to old/variant Mario Andretti Not sure why it took a year … But one more error fixed. So he should start showing all over Europe very soon? […]

If the Haulers are nice as is … They are triple H as nice with a Piston Cup Racer & a Pitty! Nice. Hella nice. Hella, hella nice. These sets work on a lot of levels. Of course, once you have the haulers done – might as well re-pack them in some way and this […]

For anyone who wants to introduce themselves, step right up and answer these questions three (or more) (or make up your own- we’re not picky other than answering the FIRST one so we know who you are) 🙂 SIGNIN NAME? BIO? WHEN DID YOU START? WHAT WAS THE FIRST CAR YOU GOT? HOW LONG BEFORE […]

The first three CARS Toons: Mater’s Tall Tales are available for instant watching at Disney.com but not Tokyo Drift … probably have to wait until BOLT ends its theatrical run … It’s nice – they are available for viewing in three sizes, “small,” … Large and FULL SCREEN viewing options (not show here). The three […]

Over the years I have received some fun ornaments from Mrs. Tizmanian that have fueled my passion for comic books, scifi, and other fun stuff such as Batman on the Batcycle, Superman flying over Daily Planet, and a little lunch box replica that came with the thermos such as Super Friends featuring Batgirl, The Flash, […]

Well, there are obvious clues and not so obvious clues … Uh, not reset … or SlicePie was just here … Not reset … or the Target is all tilty and everything is all askew … Yep, the reset has begun. As Target prefers to keep their employees busy and have the shelves look full […]

The Gift Packs (aka: 3-packs) did not get off to the best of starts. The first batch featured CARS packs that were not just terribly un-exciting but frankly, the card design was dull, dull, dull, dull … CASE A (late 2007-early 2008) Cactus McQueen, Dirt Track Doc Hudson (Red Rims) & Sheriff Pace Car (Charlie […]

While a photos of these were released a few months, they have definitely stepped up the design of the packaging and in this case have gone all out for the Mini’s … Mattel definitely didn’t skimp or just “made do.” It’s impressive that they specifically design individual and custom display boxes for each and all […]