Here’s a shocker, the gas drilling industry cannot see any issues with drilling for shale under a cemetery … Or as they like to point out, “Plot owners have no legal claim to the mineral rights at a cemetery.” So, there. So before you sign that plot deal, make sure you get ALL the rights […]

Not online yet but the Air Mater box has arrived at the Disney Stores. You can compare and contrast to the Mattel ones featured earlier today. Mater Hawk … Falcon Hawk (Mattel version coming also). And Lightning McQueen Hawk … The Disney Store versions are undoubtedly heavier and with much more metal. Plus their version […]

Case B is has left the warehouse and should arrive at resellers anytime and at retail as early as next week? Giant numbers indicate quantity in that case … Astronaut Lightning, Lightning McQueen Hawk, Plane Mater (names unofficial for the unreleased ones). Case C should follow in a few weeks (in theory). Autonaut Lightning, Burnt […]

You don’t understand! I coulda had class. I coulda been a contender. I could’ve been somebody, instead of a bug, which is what I am.* Want a robotic RC bug? Get a Finn instead. What a deal! Sub a Sub Finn! Out of orange juice? No problem, here’s a sack of chicken manure – same […]

CASE J has left the warehouse and its on its way to Children’sToyCloset & Rob’s Palace of Disney CARS. Clearly, not a great case but it seems if you want an Ultimate CHASE, this is the only way to get one. The Ultimate Chase is Vitaly Petrov – Russia. This prototype photo shows the 2-piece […]

Since the last checklist, we have gotten the actual release of Lightning McQueen from CARS 1 … though you have to buy the Piston Cup 500 trackset … And it appears to be the only remaining “CARS Included” set that actually includes a diecast car and not a plastic CAR. Thanks for the nice photo, […]

Now, you have an excuse to never leave the basement … SlotMod’s will build your dream slot track for you … Humm, Speedway of the South or Radiator Springs? Lots of fun videos to check at the site.

In case you have missed it, Disney Stores UK (and other Disney Stores EU) have unveiled the entire series of McQueen Country Flag Grand Prix racers. These are 1:43 scale Disney Store Lightning McQueen’s. One car will be released each week starting July 30th! The packaging is kind of intriguing though at the end of […]

“Cac1959” reports seeing these at Walmart … along with repeats from Wave 1 so since this is their first appearance at WM, this is presumably the two new 3-packs in CASE B along with repeats. Nigel, Jeff Gorvette & Francesco. Mater, Lightning & Raoul. And no one has spotted this 3-pack of Max Schnell, Lightning […]

Like the days of yore – wrapped in fur (not if PETA can help it) … marvel at the mystery of the night sky gecko eating the Sun … that is the scientific description, right? “Dozens of people gathered on on July 11, 2012 shortly before 8:30pm Wednesday at the corner of 14th and Sixth […]