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If you've been on the lookout for this beautiful metallic release, I have some good news for my fellow collectors here in France: it is finally starting to hit the shelves at King Jouet stores. Before we get to the car itself, let's talk about how these are shipping. Mattel released a special assortment box dedicated specifically to this model, which contains exactly 8 pieces. Here are the shipping boxes fresh off the pallet: For the variant hunters and box-code enthusiasts o

Back in February, reliable source @misterdocket dropped some incredibly exciting news for the die-cast community: Mattel was gearing up for an official collaboration between Disney Pixar’s Cars and Formula 1. It sounded like a brilliant move, echoing the successful crossover lines they previously did with NASCAR. At the time, the only clue we had was a product listing spotted on Icecat. The listing teased an upcoming 3-pack featuring Lightning McQueen, Francesco Bernoulli and

What an incredible turnout for our re-launch celebration contest! First and foremost, a massive THANK YOU to everyone who participated. It was an absolute blast reading through all your comments. From the OG collectors who have been here since 2006, to stories about hunting down grails, to families passing down the passion to the next generation—it reminds us why this community is so special. As promised in the rules, we went through all the entries, we ran them through a ran

Just a few days ago, we were speculating about when and how the highly anticipated 1:55 scale 20th Anniversary Golden Lightning McQueen Promo would arrive. Well, we didn't have to wait long! Last Friday, this exclusive model was officially spotted in the wild for the very first time. A sharp-eyed collector in France alerted the community after finding the vehicle on the shelves of a King Jouet store. Don't Panic Buy Just Yet! Before you rush out the door or start frantically

Hey everyone, collector alert! We've seen the photos circulating, and now we can finally confirm that the Disney/Pixar Cars Race & Rescue 2026 series is officially out in the wild! This is the second wave in the Race & Rescue line, following the first series last year. This year's release is featuring eight total characters spread across six singles and one very elusive 4-pack. Let’s break down what you need to look for. For those who need a quick refresher, this line was or

Can you believe it’s been two decades since we first took a road trip down Route 66? To celebrate this massive milestone, Disney and Pixar are putting the 2006 classic back on the big screen this September. Whether you want to relive your childhood nostalgia or introduce a new generation of tiny racing fans to the Piston Cup, this is an event you won't want to miss. Mark Your Calendars: Worldwide Release Dates Grab your pit crew and check out when Cars is racing into a theate

One of the most intriguing 1:55 scale releases announced in the 2026 poster is the 20th Anniversary Golden Lightning McQueen Promo. The model is officially listed as a "Golden" Promo, and that single word already tells us a lot. Traditionally, "Promo" vehicles are not sold as part of the regular retail assortment. Instead, collectors usually have to participate in a special promotional campaign to obtain them. Over the years, Mattel has offered several promotional Lightning M

The Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which took place this past June 25th, brought news for Disney and Pixar fans. Among the anticipated presentations was a special "Work in Progress" panel dedicated to "Cars: Lightning Racers," the upcoming animated series set to debut in 2027 on Disney Jr. and Disney+. The presentation wrapped up with an exclusive, never-before-seen clip from the show's third episode. The sneak peek featured the iconic duo, Lightning McQueen an

Happy 4th of July! Today, as we watch the fireworks and fire up the grills, we aren’t just celebrating another Independence Day. 2026 is an absolutely massive year for America, and an even bigger one for automotive and movie buffs. We have an incredible lineup of milestones to celebrate this year: The United States is turning 250! A historic quarter-millennium of freedom, history, and open roads. The original Cars movie turns 20! It’s hard to believe it’s been two decades sin

Technically, TRU is back with a few standing stores and a larger website but as this is the extent of CAES on the website ...