For diecast collectors, Greenlight has a 1974 Checker cab 1:64 diecast … you don’t see too many Checker Cabs so if you want a NYC street scene, here you go …

It looks like the launchers have survived to 2022, the lineup seems the same – just new cards … The Pitty is attached and plastic … Might be a Walmart exclusive?

The Cal Weathers Dinoco Hauler ir back (at Walmart). It looks like a variant from the China version. The Dinco logo no longer has the gradient fill. The drop shadow on the 42 seems less deep? And the silver trim plastic seems darker.  Below is the China release (there is also a variant of the […]

I missed this the first time I watched Loki on Disney+ …

The updated 2006 to 2021 checklist is available at Amazon or MagCloud. Over 1,500 high res photos! Everything from CARS, CARS 2, CARS 3, Toons, Storytellers, Expanded Universe, Disney Store 1:55’s are all here. If there was an eyelid line release, that release can now be considered the ‘correct’ release and it is generally the […]

The Mini Racers are still extremely cool all-metal diecasts. Damaged Strip Weathers (1;55 version – Race Damaged King) While Radiator Springs LM has been released and this is just called that, it’s really a Metallic version … plus it seems to have dirt splotches … And normally he is dark gray base, this one is […]

Thanks, “Get Me Collectibles” for the heads up on the new 3-packs. “Soapy” Mater – aka known as “Bubbles” Mater as a SDCC exclusive (of course, the 1:55 came with the Japanese bathroom playset). Also new, UFM Mater (I don’t think he glows in the dark but does he??). Also, cool to have a chance […]

Thanks, “Mark T.” For the heads up and photo. It looks like all the 2022 Lightning McQueen’s come with the hook hole … He also has slightly darker eyelids from 2021.  

“Mattel Inc. will consolidate its North American manufacturing operations to Nuevo Leon, Mexico. The El Segundo-based tToymaker invested $47 million over the last two years to expand the Montoi S.A. de C.V. factory that will now handle manufacturing previously done in Tijuana and Montreal, Canada.” For Barbie DreamHouse, Fisher-Price Power Wheels and MEGA Bloks. Not […]

Thanks, “Mark T.” for the great photos. Rowdy Revin’ Busch #18 is one of the nicest looking NASCAR Series racer … Moving all of the logos to the hood looks great …   New release for 2022 at Walmart only.