New list of 2009 Kmart Stores participating but again, call or visit to verify. It is up on our EDITGRID page. Or at: http://www.editgrid.com/user/takefiveaday/Cars_Collector_Event_June_Store_List It is a live worksheet so you can sort & copy/paste. Basic Information for Kmart CARS Day 2 in this post HERE. Updated FAQ HERE. See you on the 20th – […]

At your Walmart, here is the last look at the entire gang … the mainline singles will be at Target-only soon as well as the Movie Moments. There are rumors the MINI’s may go exclusive also .. And yes, there is some confusion at some Walmart’s. It is not the current overall plan to mark […]

Another closer look at the great work of Nathaniel ‘s CAR CARES custom Piston Cup Racer … But only if you like your car caressably buttery … he’s just grouchy because I’m a dude and I rubbed him all over my face and oily forehead 🙂 From Nathaniel’s House of Body Art … Um, remember […]

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David V. was kind enough to send a photo of the bottom of Gask-Its … no drill holes for mounting to the display case as is/was the case with Sidewall Shine & N20 Cola … So clearly there was always going to be France Gask-Its promotion whether or not the US one went ahead or […]

Team Haulers are back at Target … I’m presuming Team Leak Less has not been released? They do ship in packs of 4 so this looks like a repeat of CASE A. But if you love the variant thing, you might have two more to buy … I think Bruiser’s eyes are blue … I […]

And now, the geekest post … today 🙂 Right face?* OR … left face? Which is the less common one? Well, A & C shipped facing left leaving the right facing one the less common one … notice I did not rare … AND it’s coming in two more shipments so we’ll eventually get a […]

The return of Sarge (in a way). The introduction of the new CHASE cards. Packed in the new lenticulars singles … It’s the new smaller card – how much smaller? Actually not by much … Though since the J hook is now “built-in” to the card, to retailers, it’s almost an 1.5″ difference and that […]

As many of you know, Kevin T.-Indykjt launch CARS CARES to formalize his charity & donations program. In addition to making sure kids have toys while they are in the middle of an impersonal hospital stay, Kevin wants you to know that CARS CARES is here for the long term. He and his family have […]

Since a lot of people seem to be out there spreading rumors, here are some things to keep in mind. When is it shipping? Mr. Dev Mukherjee, SVP & President Toys & Seasonal Business Unit has announced they will begin shipping on June 19, 2009 (Friday prior to event). Why not sooner? It would detract […]