The Mattel 2025 Disney Pixar CARS Die Cast Poster (thanks for the heads up and link, David V!) This is a web resolution version – full PDF link below.   It looks like we have a new ‘Expanded Universe’ addition – “Fire & Rescue.” Unless we hear otherwise, there does not seem to a short […]

Since it’s hard to tell what CARS die cast might’ve appeared in a half case earlier or an exclusive retailer case,  instead of labeling what’s new, long-time re-releases, or always nice to see more of and for some collectors who are or are not collecting the updated eyelid line – you can decide what to […]

Way back in 2009, ‘Harris L.’ sent along a great pic of his kids and his alos-just born Dinoco CARS Collection … Every time I try and line up my CARS, I trip and fall on them … So, when Disney closes this ride in Disney EU/Paris … I expect to see this 1:1 scale […]

Amazon has decided not to print our checklist anymore –  however, the MAGCLOUD print edition is still available and there is a NEW “Black Friday” coupon …. have a good turkey day even if you’re not celebrating it (just get together with friends & family and eat until you fall asleep), 20% off – good […]

The 1st appearance of Cactus Lightning McQueen with the Thai eyelid line … nothing really new other than a sharp new mold, bright red paint and the Thai eyelid line … The green blobs are still not very cactus-like but there’s no reason to change … His first release with the metal eyelids (first release) […]

Lightning McQueen Deputy Hazard is fun and the slime is remove-able. It’s soft pliable plastic and it lifts off easily and holds in place with the police lights.

Thanks “Samuel K.” for the heads up and photos. No new releases in the Salt Fever 5-pack but the box sets generally have different eye positions. And a few classic box set releases. Samuel K says the Edwin Kranks is a silver tires variant.  

The 2024 Singles Case DXV-95DG Full Case is an extra nice case … Chris Freightman & Tony Motorfelt are heavy weight die cast releases full of great details … Boost with Flames returns as just “Boost” and his new flames design … and the Thai eyelid line. Not the first time in 2024 but nice […]

The dinosaur CARS are amazing. Mattel could’ve just attached and glued plastic attachments to current releases but instead, they are built up from scratch out of heavy guage die cast metal … all great … Westfalanapus Quadraptorquosaurus   Pitstopasaurus Scale comparison

If you count expanded universe releases as ‘new,’ then the new Global Race 2-pack is the launch of a new series … though this year, just counted in the mainline. There is no backstory and it’s not the “global race” of CARS 2, which was the “World Grand Prix Racers.” Lightning McQueen While it’s yet […]