The latest list: Store Closings Announced on June 26, 2012 FORMAT STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP Kmart 7900 SW 104TH STREET Miami FL 33156 Kmart 2000 BARNETT SHOALS ROAD Athens GA 30605 Kmart 7850 SEMINOLE MALL Seminole FL 33772 Kmart 3200 AGENCY ST Burlington IA 52601 Kmart 1201 PAUL BUNYAN DR  NW Bemidji MN 56601 […]

Random sightings of CARS 1 diecasts have returned to Toys R Us. The new series is called “Radiator Springs Classic.” Cardback. The Master UPC is 7-46775-20865-3. Or Chick is: 7-46775-20875-2. Thanks for the great pics, “Mr. Mark T!” Here’s the single checklist. Besides the obvious three, it seems likely the other 5 singles on the […]

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Pretty impressive, complete and nicely designed scrolling infographic of EVERY show, guest and cast member over 37 years … Via: CableTv.com

Based on what’s scheduled, we should expect 4 Crew Chiefs available before December: 2-pack Movie Moments of … Max & Otto Bonn. Petro Cartalina & Miguel. The other two crew chiefs will only be available in Target only 4-packs … Nigel’s Crew Chief (Austin Littleton) with Nigel, Francesco & Lightning. Raoul’s Crew Chief (Bruno Motoreau) […]

If you’re missing some of the last two haulers released … Paul Valdez … And Chet Boxkaar CTC found some stashed away in a warehouse so if you missed out … CTC is currently selling them by the case with 2 Macks (plus 2 of each of these haulers) or in a 3-pack with Mack […]

“John H.” sends along nice photos and a quick overview … “Lightning McQueen Hawk, (the big 14” all plastic one), there were two, both had badly beaten up boxes, I think Mattel will need to rethink the packaging soon. For $45 you get a plastic car with “75+” phrases and sounds triggered by internal motion […]

So, Mattel is definitely making a new commitment to CARS/CARS 2 with this new Target endcap. First, they are already taking down the Spiderman one – it seems kind of quick but maybe sales are slowing already. Endcaps are not just extra visibility selling space in the tradition sense but retailers charge manufacturers/distributors for it. […]

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Yesterday, Micro Drifters were found at Target and today, “Hernan E.” sends us pics of CARS Take Flight on the shelves at Target! (thanks, Hernan). Yes, it’s certainly not anything new “new” as these have been out for months – just about exactly TWO MONTHS AGO. So, are things actually going to normalize – will […]