Hot Wheels recently honored the retirement of Martin Arriola’s 32-years at Mattel with a tribute Hot Wheels (details HERE). Martin graciously agreed to sign one as a contest prize – CONGRATS “Micky!” Let us know how you would like it signed and your address – metroxing (at) gmail.com Thanks for all for entering and thanks […]

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Thanks for the nice photos, “John H.” Early photos of Ice Racers Jeff Gorvette & Nigel Gearsley … yep, been a while since we’ve seen Wave 2. With/If/When Ice Racer Jeff Gorvette & Nigel Gearsley out, that leaves only Carla & Rip. Will we get a complete series? Or for that matter, will we actually […]

(whoops, had a little trouble figuring out the right day – contest now ends this SUNDAY – sorry! Thanks Dan R.) Disney Publishing sent along some fun Sophia the First books. Lots of fun flaps. Though I would so fail this contest – no idea who Merryweather was or is. I also guess woman on […]

35,000 Walruses – is that the plural of walrus? ‘Scuse me, pardon me, ‘scuse me, ‘scuse me, pardon me … You can read more at CNN. Where’s Tennessee Tuxedo? Hey, they formed Delaware!    

Brain R. sends along a whole slew of preview pics of the forthcoming Super Chase Circus CARS Sedan. All new sculpt. All metal diecast. A great sculpt that will only get one release? Tears of a Clown.   Brian R notes, “Clown Sedan is gloss white with detailed “dirt” splashed on. The roof is “day glow orange” […]

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The Vitaminamulch Box set was supposed to be a Walmart exclusive but has turned up at the Mattel Outlet stores. What does this mean? It’s hard to say. The bad news is that this seems to be a common occurrence in the toy industry – a big retailer committing to an exclusive and then changing […]

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The Red & Red Contest winner – Dunroamin! Congrats – you are done roaming the stores for these two. Drop us your mailing address (metroxing (at) gmail.com). Thanks all for entering and thanks Disney for the fun prizes!