Mattel operates 9 retail stores as ‘outlet stores.’ As with any outlet store, selection will vary … A different store has no Mini’s or 3-packs … But a large collection of short cards … And you can find some interesting things … Or the only-last store in the US with a multiple selection of these […]

A pictorial look at the Piston Cup racer haulers … (or of course, add in graphics courtesy of Rich D. – last week’s post) And of course this Hauler that is just too pretty to open 🙂 You can read the original post HERE with ordering instructions. Thanks Nate & Jason!

While it’s not a 100% guarantee, if you see this sign at a Target … It means they are going to be concentrating their energies on mini construction – adding more electrical for the fridge-frozen section (or expanding it) and moving entire shelves for MORE FOOD – which means that shelves laden with stock are […]

Here are some great preview pics of upcoming Car Toons megasize Mater Tokyo Tuner … The flames are attached underneath to the frame and are metal and not plastic! Thansk “003.”

“ScoobyDoo” has found the latest Car Toons in the Netherlands … That’s a LOT of names for the McQueen’s and not so many for Yokoza.  🙂 Weird, “ScoobyDoo” claims that is the FIRST ever shipment of CAR Toons CARS … guess the first releases contained too many Mater’s? And variant collectors, make friends with European […]

It’s not 100% confirmed but it is believed the three NEW CARS of Final Lap Case E are: Looks like the drool-spit thing didn’t make it in … And McQueen with Cone … If these got shipped out before Lunar-Chinese New Year, we should see them in a few weeks, if not – then sometime […]

Part I was HERE. Introducing the first rusted ‘girl’ CAR. In real life, this might not be your first choice to drive but as a diecast collector, in a strange way, you’ll appreciate the detailing … The details are downright realistic … like she took a wrong turn, drove through the Great Salt Lake and […]

This box set is now available online now if you don’t live close to a Disney Store. Link to Disney Store HERE. Link to original post HERE. If you buy before Monday, there is also a sliding scale of discounts up to 25% off with a purchase of $95 or more (and free shipping). Coupon […]

Courtesy of “Rich Divizio – aka rdivizio.” Free Hauler graphics for the open door part of the hauler, Rich thought they looked a little too plain so he made some … And not just RPM of course but for all the haulers released (Mood Springs coming next and of course since Mack opens differently, no […]

BTW, our “publisher” Lulu Press is having a 15% off sale which of course includes our book … Click on this link and enter in the coupon code WASHINGTON – you have until Monday 2/15/2010. Or copy and paste: http://www.lulu.com/content/2145598 For some oddball reason, the graphic cannot link … The link at LULU PRESS also […]