It looks like the launchers have survived to 2022, the lineup seems the same – just new cards … The Pitty is attached and plastic … Might be a Walmart exclusive?

The Cal Weathers Dinoco Hauler ir back (at Walmart). It looks like a variant from the China version. The Dinco logo no longer has the gradient fill. The drop shadow on the 42 seems less deep? And the silver trim plastic seems darker.  Below is the China release (there is also a variant of the […]

The Mini Racers are still extremely cool all-metal diecasts. Damaged Strip Weathers (1;55 version – Race Damaged King) While Radiator Springs LM has been released and this is just called that, it’s really a Metallic version … plus it seems to have dirt splotches … And normally he is dark gray base, this one is […]

Thanks, “Get Me Collectibles” for the heads up on the new 3-packs. “Soapy” Mater – aka known as “Bubbles” Mater as a SDCC exclusive (of course, the 1:55 came with the Japanese bathroom playset). Also new, UFM Mater (I don’t think he glows in the dark but does he??). Also, cool to have a chance […]

Thanks, “Mark T.” For the heads up and photo. It looks like all the 2022 Lightning McQueen’s come with the hook hole … He also has slightly darker eyelids from 2021.  

Thanks, “Mark T.” for the great photos. Rowdy Revin’ Busch #18 is one of the nicest looking NASCAR Series racer … Moving all of the logos to the hood looks great …   New release for 2022 at Walmart only.

Thanks, “Samuel K.” for the heads up and photos. The new Welcome to RS Sally is a light teal … sort of like Finn McMissile’s color … Comes with keychain now. Normal light blue color comparison to the new teal. First release of Radiator Springs Lightning with the eyelid line (though we have not gotten […]

Saludos Amigos Ramone’s favorite Disney short …

The cases are coming fast & furious – hope they are showing up at retail. Case code: DXV29-95BC The first appearance of CARS 1 Dave Accelerators and Murray Clutchburn with the eyelid line. Also new to the eyelid, Donna Pitts and Darla. Miles Axelrod WITH microphone and regular release, NOTE, they have the same screenshot […]

Thanks, “Mark T.” for the nice photos of the new 2022 2-pack. CARS 1 Gasprin & CARS 1 Vinyl Toupee with the eyelid line … while the eye position mostly matches the original releases, they are different in color and shiny overspray.       Crusty Motor is a darker purple along with a shinier […]