Thanks “John H.” for the great photos. Lightning McQueen masquerading as Chester Whipplefilter is a fun diecast … he comes in two variants. He is also available in the Demo Derby series with the burning oil drum accessories. He sports a different expression that the singles/2-pack release. The “this is not going to end well […]

“Toys“R”Us Omnibus Hearing Rescheduled for March 15 March 12, 2018 | The Toy Association is alerting members that an omnibus hearing on the U.S. bankruptcy proceedings for Toy“R”Us has been rescheduled for Thursday, March 15 from its previously set date of March 12. The hearing will take place at 2 p.m. at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court […]

A more detailed look at the upcoming Lizzie’s Curio Shop … The Traffic light pole will extend to Ramone’s House of Body Art playset. Traffic light works. This is probably just a regular Lizzie diecast – the final one will either have working headlamps or the hood will open. If the world were perfect, we’d […]

Disney & Pixar have some fun videos of scenes from the original script to the final animation scene … you can find there HERE at YouTube.

For those collecting card singles and mint in box unique releases, we have compiled the first 5 years of single cards and unique in box releases into ONE CHECKLIST. EVERY single singles card from 2006 to 2010 (CARS 2 and through to today will be in Volume 2) gathered together into one checklist book. The […]

Things are looking bleaker for Toys R Us – US. “While the situation is still fluid, a shutdown of the U.S. division has become increasingly likely in recent days, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the information is private. Hopes are fading that a buyer will emerge to keep some of […]

Thanks “Bobby D.” for the nice photos. 2018 Singles are finally arriving in stores. This is basically the first time in the US we’ve gotten cards with a second or third language. Why we can’t confirm it’ll hold through 2018 – it seems likely they are making universal cards – so those that have all […]

The RSN Network is now available on the internet … it’s as real as all things as are all things on the internet.  🙂 The first video is of Cruz in CARS 3 … though note, spoiler alert if you have not seen the film … I think it includes every scene of Cruz in […]

Thanks for the heads up & nice pics, “John H.” He found some singles on card with an included coupon. These are generally applied at a Mattel distribution center. Cases are opened, these get applied and re-packed for retail stores.

We don’t get hail that often in the SF Bay Area so here’s some free wallpaper for you … (right click for the full size).