In the short term, the Fall Reset is happening and the stores shelves are actually filling with new CARS … Mike E. reports and sends in photos – Target seems to be getting fully stocked on the playsets – will the Final Lap CARS show up in days or weeks? Many of the playsets have […]

I was putting it off but I suppose it’s time to close the first chapter. Martin Arriola has been reassigned from the CARS Design Team to WWE. Of course, this makes no logical sense no matter how you slice it. We could spend the next week 24/7 going over all the things Mr. Arriola has […]

While we didn’t get a look-see at a lot of the upcoming Tokyo Mater CARS … the opening salvo should entice you to … Ito-San with feeling … curb feeler feelings, that is … Great detailing … “Moderfied” Boost. I challenge you not to reach for your wallet. Double or nothing (literally). Will your collection […]

Ready for my close up … The proto has a removable cape … not sure if it will make it to the final but hopefully … Without el cape … Just perfect … Mr. Fancy Pants … Off the hook on details … Blessed are the diecast hat makers … Blessed are the CARS buyers […]

The Target reset is scheduled first – for Sunday, August 2, 2009 but of course, it might take days or longer before everything is actually shelved. Thanks “NS” for getting us the ultra secretive DPCI numbers which you can enter into the red scanners scattered throughout Target and see if they are in the system […]

Good things come to those who wait … I believe there is an old saying … “Almost anyone can take photos through plexiglass …” But if you can wait a few days … as promised … clean photos 🙂 The only CARS without eyes … you may discuss the philosophical ramifications below … or just […]

TARGET TOY CLEARANCE Target likes to clear old stock by marking it down before a reset (and sometimes re-ordering the same item …) but hey, good for us … Didn’t see much in the ways of CARS items but this is marked down … CTC (Children’s Toy Closet) is having a sale! Children’s Toy Closet […]

Lightyear Launchers have shipped … Samuel R. found these in South Dakota … And here’s it looks like open and displayed (Leak Less version). Much simpler mechanism (aka: cheaper). The actual case assortment is unknown as Rev ‘N Go was not listed.

Um, it’s pre-formatted for fun. But hey, what’s the fun of CARS stick inside a blinking box? Let’s crack it open. You do need a mini screwdriver to loosen the plastic electronics covering. More complicated than a 1962 V8 … Sadly, after removing the twist ties (pink) that hold the three CARS, I borked the […]

I can’t remember if it was under the Old or New Republic when things went to a Matty designed handbasket … There was a great disturbance in the ratio of human beings to personal space … Otherwise known as registration. 6:30 AM – let’s get in line! A theme that will be repeated … One […]