While Bruce Boxmann does look like Bob Cutlass, he is a new sculpt. Bob Cutlass is supposed to be a Oldsmobile Cutlass … the 1992-1995 version, I believe … so what kind of CAR is Lewis Hamilton’s Crew Chief? A European GM (Vauxhall or Opel?) It’s a slightly nicer looking than Bob Cutlass … Mattel […]

The latest Target exclusive 7-pack is out – the Tokyo Race 7-CAR Gift Pack with the one truly new release, Bruce Boxmann, Lewis Hamilton’s Crew Chief. But for many collectors there’s still some value in the other CARs diecasts. Bruce Boxmann while he looks like Bob Cutlass is a NEW sculpt. While this is John […]

This is a roundup of the “new” singles coming in box sets – some the sole new release in 4-packs and some with a few others in the 7-packs. The new 2-packs are here. The singles new diecasts are mostly unknown – other than a Muggsy Liftsome repaint. Raoul Fan BMW 2002 BMW 2002 Video […]

Target Canada is no more. After an ambitious launch, they are taking a more than $5 billion dollar writeoff … Blow by blow on all the things Target did wrong. Read at Gawker & Fortune. As for CARS & PLANES, it seemed that Target Canada did not get much stock and it was cheaper just […]

There are more Target only 7-packs coming. In fact, one is already out. Thanks for the nice pics “Scavenger.” The Tokyo Race 7-CAR Gift Pack (Target.com) There is ONE true new release, Lewis Hamilton’s Crew Chief, Bruce Boxmann (with headphones). New sculpt. The rest? Well, if you didn’t pick up the Denise Beam single last year […]

New diecast singles available in Target 7-packs … I’m not sure of the make of this diecast – this doesn’t look like the Opel logo? Same with a BMW Fan, now with video camera attachment. And yep, Bruce Boxmann, Lewis Hamilton’s Crew Chief is coming!   And a repaint – Nigel Gearsley fan. The new […]

The great Sam Bricole has graciously posted 3D files to make your own Radiator Springs and Propwash Junction! Tracks for Muir the Train or Mater’s Junkyard! Of course you need a 3D printer but now you have no excuse, right? Even Walmart is selling machines and supplies. If you’re not familair with Sam’s work, he’s […]

Rob (My 7 Kids) sends along the saddest pic of a Walmart …

Thanks, “Josh F.” – forgot all about the Tomy Takara Shu Crew Chief & Pitty set … While it’s not from Mattel, it is important to note that the Shu Pitty from Takara Tomy is the only one released and he’s in scale. His name is ギック which accordingly to the translation software sounds like […]

The first 4 2-packs (movie moments) are HERE. A couple more have been announced. Ye Left Turn Pub “Fight” Acer & Grem. AND it looks like Sushi Chefs & Mater is finally coming out … well, until it’s actually out … though shouldn’t it come with Wasabi Mater? Also “John H.” has picked up an […]