Thanks “John H.” for the heads up. Toys R Us is having a nice sale on the Precision Series Sally’s Cozy Cone for $87.49 – about 33% off list price – SIGN in through our EBATES link to save another 2%! (after you go to eBates, just search for Toys R Us and that’s it […]

Thanks “John H,” for the nice photos – yes, he sent this in 2016 … I think I’m caught up. 🙂 Vladimir Trunov with Car Boot While not a huge character, still a fun rendering in 3D … look at the details of the tire bolts. Nice! Regular version – without boot and a different […]

Thanks “John H.” for the great photos. Darla Vanderson – tiny King’s fan is named after original CARS (and Pixar) Movie Producer, Darla K. Anderson Another recent tiny King Fan,  J.Low Lee.

Thanks “John H.” for trying to help us sort through the Ramone’s with air/compressor guns … Body Shop Union Jack Ramone (from 2015) How is he different from “Union Jack Ramone?” (besides the air gun?) – his eyes are in the lower position and he has a new crease on his face. This is “Body […]

Thanks for the heads up, “Tad Ghostal” (I’m intrigued by your nickname … is that your nickname?? 🙂  ). Disney/Pixar Cars 3 Sally’s Cozy Cone Motel Playset – down to about $94. $93.74 as I’m writing this. (Amazon). Of course, for true canon-nites, you have to buy two to double up the cone motel rooms […]

In 2018, CARS will turn 12 – HUGE, the Shaquille O’Neal of diecasts at his age. But the newest twist? HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARS diecasts! Coming 2018. As described, ” …Celebrate your favorite Cars fans with gifts they’ll love! 5 favorite character vehicles with festive birthday accents and packaging!” So, it sounds like Expanded Universe releases […]

The not-so-blind “blind boxes” of 2017 will be coming back in 2018. 3 of the 6 are not coming back. Tumbleweed, Smell Swell & Cactus Lightning McQueen will be replaced by Lightning McQueen with Sign, Spinout Lightning McQueen & Cruisin’ Lightning McQueen. BTW, if you bought the 2017 ones and opened them, can you drop […]

Thanks “Lauren R.” for the nice pics of the new Radiator Springs Classic Tractor. Just released in the Deluxe lineup … It’s a variant – his eyes are positioned higher & his eyelids are higher.   I went back to look at the 2015 tractor release – there were the beginning of slight production changes […]

The Piston Cup Racers CARS & CARS 3 Checklist has been updated. I did not include the NEXT GEN CARS 3 racers since there’s not a lot out yet. MSOS is the Motor Speedway of the South set from 2008 – the only official release of the Apple CAR. Mainline indicates a release with plastic tires […]

Thanks “John H.” for the great pics of the Radiator Springs Classic 3-pack box set, Hometown Radiator Springs with Jonas Revera as the main exclusive selling point. You also get a flat windshield Old School Ramone so if you’re collecting those. You don’t get Mildred Bylane in this box set but Jonas is a repaint […]