Some KM in-store photos … one while running at high speed … (the store, not me) The Stow ‘N Go Carrying case-Quasi Playset is TINY … there’s 1:55 Mater on it … Out of context pics make it look pretty large  – it is fairly heavy but at $44+, I can’t imagine there will be […]

There is a listing for “Racing 4-Packs” due out around Christmas time … they definitely have different UPC’s from the current Target 4-Packs. They are the exact same size, box-wise – which makes sense – why reinvent the box. But beyond that? So, is it still a Target exclusive? Will we continue to get the […]

Apparently Lego is one of the few powerful enough to get the license for both Marvel & DC … Nice on the scale … Meanwhile … relax … And LOTS of rabbits … Spot the rabbit. RUN AWAY! RUN AWAY!

There was a devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand a few months back and Michael H. (aka: Man-I-Fold) took it upon himself to gather up toys for kids who need a little levity back in their lives. Thanks to everyone who sent in something and if anyone wants to help out Michael on the shipping […]

Forgot a couple deluxe oversized … Pinion Tanaka. And Hot Rod Mater (unofficial name). And not an oversized release – Damaged Rod Torque with Boot … sorry my photo is so crappy, I decided to make it look like a low res spy photo … Basically it’s Damaged Rod Torque with additional burn marks …the […]

The other day, there was some discussion about licensing revenue … generally brand licensing is about 10-20% of the cost of the item you buy. Via the LA Times. “In the five years since its 2006 release, “Cars” has generated global retail sales approaching $10 billion, according to Disney. That ranks the Pixar film alongside […]

Some nice high res shots … of course, as noted in our earlier post, the Pope fits inside the Popemobile but some closer in shots … And the first high res look at the Queen … (Mattel’s version). There is also a henchman Pitty – I’m hoping he’s not a solo act … Or maybe […]

CARS 2 at about $350 million worldwide after a month (with the last big EU openings this week in France, & Germany + Asia’s Japan). CARS 2 is the 14th highest grossing film (domestic & international) so far in 2011. Via BoxOfficeGuru.

The next wave of 2-packs are as follows … some have been featured on the poster already – here are some nice high res closeups … Mater & Ape … Ape is much impressive when you see the details … An ape named Ape …  though for a henchman, he’s not particularly scary and seems […]

“DDD” says if it’s in a video, it has to be real … 😛 Or a photo file – it’s not like you can fake that … And people wonder why I think an upside down license plate sticker is not a major variant. 🙂 Thanks “DDD” for keeping it real … oh wait, I […]