The Disney Store massive Combat Ship playset (+carrying case) box set is back on sale, I’m unclear if the BONUS20 coupon code takes another 20% off of $39.50 or if $39.50 reflects the 20% already but if you’re interested, test it out and let us know. The rest of the post is essentially a recopy […]

The Mattel Disney CARS line is unusual in that since Disney is the licensor, there are some crossover releases that are “canon” if they are in scale and is an acceptable placeholder if there’s no matching Mattel release  or in other cases, a better scale than a Mattel release (for instance, the Disney Store Combat Ship […]

The Drift Challenge Track Set is now called the “Micro Drifters Design & Drift Speedway Track Set” … Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” “With more than seven feet of track and the ability to launch nine vehicles at once, this gravity set has lots of opportunity for animated action! Kids can manipulate the […]

While CASE C will be a nice retail case, CASE D is one that completists might just want the entire case … NEW – Luggage Truck (from Airport) & UK Ramone with Paint Gun. So, while UK Ramone in the London Rescue 12-pack is not listed as an exclusive, this is clearly a different version […]

For those wonder if Rescue Squad Chopper is canon … “David V’ grabbed a couple screensnaps from the film showing him in action … Of course, they didn’t notice the CARS World Medical Designation design on his sides and bottom – they did color in his nose as black and added a black “cheek” element […]

Since Mattel shuts down from December 23 to January 2, it’s likely this won’t go out until mid January … it’s a solid case for newbies but not too spectacular for ongoing collectors … a lot of CARS 1 repeats … The only real CAR is Tubbs Pacer … another crime family boss-man-boss figure-CAR … […]

Hard to believe but things are normalizing! For those of you collecting in March 2009 – that’s when things were mostly normal. You know, if you wanted to buy CARS, read TakeFive, order a case or go to the stores a few hours to a week after photos appeared and buy CARS on the pegs […]

Longtime CARS & other toys charity “Nathan’s Playroom” is giving away a Frosty Super Chase! DETAILS From Nathan’s Playroom Want to win a FREE Frosty? Here’s your chance! It’s easy to enter, and you can also get up to two BONUS entries! This contest is open worldwide, and winner will be responsible for shipping costs. […]

Well, the tag certainly looks like it should be a nationwide sale … “Brian T.” suggests you might ask them for a price match? “Can’t believe that no one else has found these at $32.99 ??? I had to snap this this evening and Include the photo evidence for the Nay sayers.   Oh well, […]

So, if you haven’t seen them in your local store, you might want to take another look (yes, I’m trying to stimulate the economy) – so even if you don’t see any CARS, Mallomars are back … did you know they’re only available when the weather cool enough so they don’t melt (no danger of […]