Not sure if there’s a “Crime Tape” Mater coming from Mattel, how about an easy custom? The Disney Store set is on sale – does Mater have a name?  

Thanks for the heads up “John H.” “Disney/Pixar Cars Neon Lightning McQueen & Shu Todoroki Diecast Comic-Con Exclusive 2-Pack” It looks like Mattel is emptying the warehouse. If you missed out on the set, Amazon is offering it for $29.99. These were $50 at SDCC last year. It’s definitely one of the greatest diecast packaging […]

Thanks for the nice pics, “John H.” The return of Rescue Squad Ambulance & Dalmatian Mia & Tia in a new configuration 3-pack (RS Ambulance was available as a single and Dalmatian Mia & Tia in a TRU 4-pack). (the SDCC Rescue Squad box Dalmatian Mia & Tia were rubber tires, and pearl paint). The […]

Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” Part 1 HERE. In addition to “Driving School Lightning McQueen, ” there are the two county sheriff’s, “Mike” & “Didi.” Great detailing! From the Disney Store Protect & Serve Box Set. Compared to CARS 2 Rod Torque Redline. The complete 3-pack of “To Protect & Serve.” With the […]

Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” It looks like the To Protect & Serve 3-packs are finally arriving at all Walmart’s. One of the nicest 3-packs will all new diecasts. Well, if you were a grumpy Gus, you might call them repaints …  The other 2 3-packs are also out and they are part […]

The Neon Racers have returned & “Carl P.” sends along shots of the book, MEET THE NEON RACERS – the back story of the Neon Racers motif. The TROC phrase was first used here, now all the expanded universe races are folded under this umbrella. Even Rip shows up. The new card artwork but no new […]

Ice Racer Carla & Rip are officially released in the US. It looks it’s available at Walmart, TRU & Amazon though not a lot of stores have gotten Rip & Carla yet but hopefully soon.   If you can’t wait to find it at retail, Amazon has Ice Racer Carla in stock if you don’t […]

Thanks “Lane Change” for the heads up & photos. The “To Protect & Serve” diecasts are out. You can find open pics HERE. Rescue Squad Mia/Tia & the Ambulance are re-released (first time they’ve been released together). Not sure it’s a variant. Also a new Tokyo Mater 3-pack. Thanks for the heads up & photos, […]

“MVN” spotted this over the front door security sensors at Walmart – meaning the silver racers are really getting a push at retail – this is a marketing option at Walmart to get a “banner” over the security sensor (in case you did not realize that’s what they were). It looks like the complete 1st wave […]

Thanks for the heads up & pic, “John H.” Bucky Brakedust, the only new non-variant release of the Walmart Toons … well, he is a repaint of BIG FAN #1 but still nice to get a “new” release. Only at WM. Thanks “John H.”