Thanks for sending in photos and info … yes, sometimes I lose track of them or have to wait for the right moment … so I have not forgotten you … unless I have … This is why we collect the CARS … for angelic daughters and sons who will taste test the box … […]

I know everyone one has been chomping at the bit waiting on us, Metro and Tizmanian, to announce the winners for the Carney Plastics sponsored cartoon caption contest. Well, the judges have conferred and found two winners here at TakeFiveADay! The Grand Prize Winner of one (1) brand spankin’ new, 35-unit CARS cars display case […]

Suddenly it’s a love fest and a feast of CARS all over … Yes, the U.S. Disney Store (online) is now selling Mattel CARS! Yep, haulers, regular, megasize and a few lenticulars. Note, when it says DIECAST CAR BY MATTEL, obviously it’s not a Disney Store manufacturered item but a Mattel one so look closely! […]

Reader “saukoon” asked for a little clarification on releases of just “Lightning McQueen.” Can you name the 6 DIFFERENT releases of Lightning McQueen (different cards and packaging doesn’t count) … So as of now, The Decaled One takes over as the McQueen you see in every box, and on every card. And lenticulars, only a […]

“EL SEGUNDO, Calif.—Mattel reported last week that its third quarter net income slipped approximately 3% compared to 2008 following an 8% decline in net sales.” “Worldwide gross sales for the Entertainment business, which includes Radica and Games and Puzzles, declined 15% for the quarter, mostly attributable to lower sales of Radica and toys geared to […]

Okay, everyone – time to chill and relax the TakeFive way. Watch a little YouTube … (okay, it’s not so nice to mock others but dude, this dude is so drunk … plus when you add silent movie music & cards – it’s a rip roaring mustache waxing hootenanny!) Or if this doesn’t put a […]

The $10 Hauler Sale – um, actually $9.49 … Yep as the sign reads – “EVEN LOWER than OUR ADVERTISED PRICE.” Nice. 5.1% Nicer. Remember, you can price match with an ad at other some other retailers and you can get a price adjustment if you bought a hauler a few weeks at Target … […]

Maybe this is what happened to our Costco “9-pack.” Maybe it migrated to Canada as the “Canadian Tire 10-pack.” According to “PirateDad,” our Canadian correspondent – they are totally random and with no particular pattern. As you can see it’s a mix of US & International cards … They have basically stacked a row of […]

“Dear Valued Customer, We want to thank you for your recent Kmart.com order for the Disney Cars Case. We know you are eagerly anticipating the arrival of your item. We did experience a delay in receiving the Disney Cars. Rest assured we have received the cases today and will ship your order(s) by Friday October […]

Most of the Rescue Squad Mater singles are out … and some people are finding Dr. Mater with Mask already but it looks like we will get one more single – Dr. Mater Mask Down – will he be different than Dr. Master Mask Down from the 4-pack? ??? While Dr. Mater with Mask On […]