So, far the Riplash CARS are not selling very well so it’s hard to say if retailers will commit to these but at least these make more sense to send them into the air … The helicopter versions look cooler … and you can do the battle of Blade Ranger & Windlifter versus ceiling fan […]

These are the “sounds” versions of the Smoke Jumper Pitty’s – the diecast ones will probably be smaller and less detailed. It’s hard to tell size with these but probably like the larger scale pullbacks for younger kids … That’s Drip, & Blackout on the top row and Avalanche on the bottom row.

Disney has put up characters intros for PLANES: Fire & Rescue Erik Estrada is voicing a Copper Chopper! There are also lots of fun car vehicles … You can check out the rest HERE – thanks for the heads up, “John H.”

The oversized “Cabbie” Fire Fighter PLANE looks nice … Plastic – of course, if it’s metal, what kid could lift it? And it’s got the nice back ramp for the “smoke jumper Pitty’s” There is a listing for a version of CABBIE with 5 Smoke Jumper diecasts – it’s hard to tell if it’s this […]

Here’s a look at one of the first playsets for PLANES: FIRE & RESCUE. I hope they improved that guide rail system as the ones for PLANES worked exactly like you think it would if you clip a plane to a thin plastic “wire.” And remember if you borrow your younger brother’s playset to empty […]

If you don’t mind having the movie spoiled, you can start reading the books about 6 weeks before the film comes out … Disney Planes Fire & Rescue: The Essential Guide   The Junior Novelization … Dusty to the Rescue Picturebook   Thanks for the heads up, “John H.”

An official video from Mattel for a new large scale Dusty Crophopper for PLANES: Fire & Rescue … Apparently, it’s priced at Mattel’s new minimal price point … $49.99 – how many should I put you down for? 🙂

Looks impressive and cute … Also a nice interview with Julie Bowen who voices Dipper. Other characters and diecast listing here.

Fire and rescue helicopter Blade Ranger There is another Rescue Copter named RYKER. Super (water) scooper Lil Dipper (voiced by Julie Bowen). Heavy-lift helicopter Windlifter Ex-military transport Cabbie   Plus “Smokejumpers” … Drip Blackout & UNKNOWN. Blackout. This might be Mayday? Fuel Pitty The Gift Packs include one of the Large PLANES, a Dusty and […]

Coming July 2014. First diecasts/release list here. Thanks for the heads up, “Quercy.”