Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” There is a Sarge’s Surplus Hut coming soon but not a Precision Series release. While not a full fledged playset, if you want a facade of Sarge’s Surplus Hut, the door does roll up and you get a plastic artillery gun. You can see more photos at Amazon. Not […]

Another fun look back in the Martin A. historical vaults when he was the Design Manager/Team Lead back in 2008 … One of the ideas pitched before Lenticulars was a lenticular scene included in the back of the diecast … this was a plastic prototype but the final would’ve been a diecast. If you peer in, […]

Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” & “ToyFountain.” There’s a new Sarge’s Stuntin’ Surplus Playset – not officially listed yet (well in Canada). Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” & “ToyFountain.”

Martin A. has dug through his photo portfolio and sends along a fun look at a prototype that never saw the light of day as a release. It was a Banshee for the 1:55 series. Why is it green? Well, the screenshot sent by Pixar was green-tinted. When they showed it to John Lasseter, he pointed […]

Longtime friend, “Shelby” of T5 has suffered a terrible tragedy. Her husband, “Officer Peter Cormier of the North Hampton (New Hampshire) Police Department died unexpectedly at his home.” “He leaves behind his beloved wife, Shelby, and Brooklyn and Logan, his 17-month-old twins.   His twins were born prematurely at 31 weeks and still have ongoing medical […]

“GetMeCollectibles” is taking pre-order and orders for the Precision Series playsets and plussed diecasts. Precision Series Flo’s V8 Cafe. $104 shipped. Precision Series Flo’s V8 Cafe includes a light-up Flo. Precision Series Fillmore’s Organic Fuel tent – $62 shipped. (PRE-ORDER – coming in November). Fillmore’s Organic Fuel tent probably does not include a Fillmore diecast. The […]

Amazon seems like they have the Precision Series Flo’s V8 Cafe in stock and are ready to ship. (FREE SHIP). Thanks for the heads up, “John H.”  

You can pre-order the Precision Series Flo’s V8 Cafe with headlights on Flo at SHOP.MATTEL.COM: I know Amazon and the Disney Store will carry it also but nothing listed.  

Thanks “Mariela & Pablo” for the amazing photos. For those who wished you could have every playset with lights and plussed-up? Your wish has been granted so there’s no quit until you OWN THESE! Be careful of what you wish for. 🙂 Get the kids off to college or triple bunk ’em – and you […]

There is a new PLUS SERIES coming – called the Precision Series that will be unveiled at the D23 Expo. Flo’s V8 Cafe (More photos in our early post). Suggested retail – $99.99 – comes with Flo with light up headlights. Available in Fall 2015. LO’s V8 Café from Disney Pixar’s Cars, this highly-detailed playset […]