Thanks for the nice pics, “John H.” Studs McGirdle, another camera operator. Another NEW CARS 1 character FIRST TIME release! One giant camera. While Studs does not appear very large in size – his camera ia HUGE but Studs is actually pretty large – next to Nelson Blindspot … or next to Nelson’s blindspot. Assemble […]

Thanks for the nice photos, “John H.” Nitroade Semi Cab Deluxe – aka: Eric Roadales – FIRST EVER RELEASE. Though we have a Nitroade Hauler (well, we did). and the cab portion. This is basically that one with a different expression. While he is diecast (the cab portion), John H. notes that he is lightweight […]

I think this solves the riddle … (The glorious T5 Texas Teamobile). … Southbound and down and living on Tulsa Time.

The Dinoco Showgirl has returned as a single (previously only available in a 3-pack). Thanks for the great pics, “John H!” She looks the same – no variant from her last 3-pack release. Thanks for the great photos, “John H.” The entire flock. With giant Rotor Turboksy Available on Amazon (one per package). Original prototypes […]

Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” One of the more intriguing new releases is Transforming Lightning McQueen. This is his first EVER release. From the scene in CARS 1 when he transforms into Dinoco Lightning McQueen/Dinoco Lightning Storm to shoot down the giant spark plug monsters. Though the diecast has the screenshot transition backwards. […]

In Stores and Online … Transforming Lightning McQueen – FIRST EVER RELEASE (Amazon). or eBay. Max Schnell’s Crew Chief – FIRST EVER RELEASE. (Amazon) or eBay. Okuni & Shigeko – First Ever Release as a 2-pack, they were first available in box sets in 2011 and as singles last year. eBay LINK. Brent Mustangberger with Headset and […]

The Radiator Springs Classic line continues at Toys R Us. We got no singles last year but we did get the great Tractor Stampede Gift Set. We are scheduled to get more singles – mostly re-releases but some new to Radiator Springs Classics. Of course, these have ALL been released previously on regular cards but […]

Issue 12 covering releases for Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Themes 2015 Year is HERE! Every new release is listed with all new high res photos – on card, in box and opened! International shipping is available from MagCloud directly -when you order, they print one for you. Thanks for your support of TakeFive with your purchase! […]

If you’re only collecting CARS 1 diecasts, the updated magazine checklist is HERE! Every CARS 1 release from 2006 to 2015 is listed in chronological order including every major variant. There is even a one-sheet checklist of all 559 CARS 1 release through 2015. (Minus 85 if you did not collect the lenticulars that are […]

“Michael VN” sends along great pics of his open box Flo’s V8 Cafe plus the full set of PLUSSED Precision diecast singles – Lightning McQueen, Doc Hudson & Ramone. Ramone is very cool with his independent axle’s … Sweet! Doc is pretty cool with his detailed engine. And Lightning with a great engine look and […]