Toys R Us who owns FAO Schwartz is also closing their NYC store in July. They seem to indicate they will re-open another FAO somewhere else in NYC. Via NY Daily News. Earlier – TRU is closing/moving the Times Square store. 

The LEGO Simpsons Mini Figure Wave 2 are out and Random Encounters has the “blind” feel guide up. They have great description on … er fondling plastic … 🙂 One of my favs. “To find Dr. Hibbet you really have to find his head and use your fingernail to feel for his knobbly hair, which is […]

Thanks “Mariela P.,” for the heads up and photos. Superfan Mia & Tia – while not drastically different than the usual Mia & Tia’s – it is a new release. Interesting, they seem to reusing the lenticular cut out windshield versions.   From the poster … And finally Mater with Allinol Cans is out – […]

I think it’s best to eat 4 chili dogs, some 6-Flags Sushi and 3 milkshakes before getting on this ride … View post on imgur.com See you on the other side – can I interest you in a giant paper bag for $5? BLEEERGH. Or a Batman neck brace for $99.99? Six Flags Fiesta Texas […]

Have a safe Memorial Day! Via Neatorama.

Another fun auction up – back in 2007 or 2008, Martin and his team was all ready to present a new diecast lineup based on Lightning taking on others in a global race. To present their ideas, Martin created an original watercolor! “Global Race Pitch to JL” Image size 11″ x 17″, Gouache on 300 […]

How to tell if you’re a proper Canadian – you must put the biscuit in the basket for a beer. Though I guess Americans who live above the 42nd parallel should be able to pass this test also, right? 🙂

Looks like a nice series coming from Hot Wheels. Porsche 917K, 918 Spyder, 935-78, 959, 993 GT2, Boxster Spyder & Porsche Carrera GT. It looks like a pallet drop display case as the assortment is either 20 or 34 of each release in the “case.”  

Preview of new book & documentary with lots of amazing concept car illustrations … You can read more at the American Dreaming Film Project here.

Thanks for the early preview pics, “Brian R.” Paul Oilkley looks pretty great. SOLID metal diecast. Everything is all metal except for the obvious gray attachment pieces. So, even though he has a lines that could’ve been some plastic insert, it is NOT. Unibody metal. We are all gonna want a fleet of these … […]