Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: 3-Packs Now More CARS 1
The mystery direction of the Toys R Us exclusive 3-packs look to be pointed in another direction …
When last we heard, the 3-packs from CARS 2 was moved under the TRU exclusive heading.
So, naturally, the question was whether the latest listed 3-packs would ever make it out but some new actions/in-actions have change things some more.
First the “regular mainline” deluxe/oversized CARS are on hold. The reason for that was that was supposed to be some coordinated action release pattern of the deluxe-oversized releases with the 3-packs. For instance, the plan was that Muggsy, the henchman Pitty would get one release on a deluxe card and only one in the next case but then he would be available in a 3-pack. So, if you missed the oversize card release, you were forced to spend more money on the 3-pack. A Matty bwhahahaha plan … only you need to actually coordinate your release – otherwise, it’s like robbing the bank, running out and the getaway car is already halfway down the block – d’oh – missed it by that much.
Now, you take away the 3-packs, it’s kind of super-expensive to produce and include ONE Muggsy in ONE oversized case … so it’s back to the deluxe oversized drawing board.
That’s why they are on hold for now and it’s going to be a while before we see the next oversized deluxe case.
So, what are the TRU 3-packs coming in November?
CARS 1 3-packs.
Now, there’s not much info listed BUT Lightning McQueen is NOT listed as a single release anymore in the “Return of CARS 1 (to TRU only),” list.
The evidence points to that Lightning will come in a 3-pack ONLY at re-launch.
While there’s no actual proof (aka: actual listing of new 3-packs), they are listed in the same release period and clearly, they are not going to bring back CARS 1 without Lightning being available in some form – so why not include in a 3-pack to make a little more?
Matty: bwahahahaha or is it moiwahahahaha?
So, if you want Lightning, he comes with two other CARS 1 re-release that are most likely available as singles already. Or since Guido & Luigi are not on the singles list, they could simply bring this one back.
Er, collect them all?
Here’s the original singles list of returning CARS 1 CARS …
So Sally, Sarge & Fillmore in the other 3-pack?
There is also a 10-pack … it might be too much to hope for the return of Lizzie but I guess for $49.99, they can include Lizzie?
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metroxing
26 May 2012
Disney Pixar, Disney Pixar CARS 3, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS 3
11 Comments
I’m glad that I traded for one each of the Deluxe The Queen, Funny Car Mater, and Kimura…
Mattel distribution continues to be baffling at best…
I did find the Streets of Japan 5 pack at 3 TRU stores today in central Indiana… every one featured a dancer with a scratch on the paint somewhere… I did find 1 Victor and 1 Vladimir as well…
I nominate Met to serve on the committee to determine case assortments and distribution…
I don’t think Larry, Curly, Moe, Joe, Shemp, and the other Joe would be too accepting of a new member on the committee at this point.
You sure it’s not Larry and his brothers Darrell and Darrell?
I’m very sure — Larry, Darrell and Darrell work for Hasbro.
Met,
since the deluxe releases are on hold due to Mattels reorganizing the cases assortments, does this mean that we are not getting the queen, kaiso, and funny car mater until after Mattel sorts the Muggsy case out?
I traded for these 3 from a collector overseas, when I read your earlier posts about the Queen case being delayed until after the Muggsy case.
(MET: There is definitely a delay as of right now – whether it’s “fixed” in a few weeks … or months? That’s hard to say … AND/OR if the case assortment actually changes – they might just throw up their arms and give up and release everything as is … my guess is that the Queen/Kaizo & Funny Car Mater is still first in line but when?)
Can’t wait to start seeing this return line in stores. Now if Mattel keeps this classic line going, puts out new castings and the ones the owe us than all will be forgiven. That’s the way to go Mattel. Please feel free to cut your entire diecast planning staff and take suggestions from someone or ones that know what to release.
Mattel, how about an olive branch to the collectors after all this messing around, a full case of Muggsy would get things going.
the slump is over….in US
Huh???
Really??? confused!
Crazy stuff Met! It will be nice to see anything new in stores, C1 or C2