Is it just me or does it seem wrong to beat McQueen like a Repo Man until he gives you candy? I could see beating on this dude’s masked head … Dude, you had a chance to kill Jar Jar – instead of you take out Biggs … that’s a pinata beating! This also seems […]

First official US release appearance of correct red rim Mario Andretti? If you placed your wager on Check Lane series – you win! Reader “Albert Hinckley” (really Mike N.) found these at Target – thanks for the heads up and pics!

Mattel has lots of other CARS things they would like you to buy … Toy Fair 2009 photos courtesy of “BigMatt56.” It’s no puzzle that CARS is popular with puzzlers … Amazon has the “second version” of this kid-sized puzzle. Of course, this screenshot is of interest to diecast collectors with the oddball white RPM […]

No case assortment yet but coming next as mini’s – with motorized trailers … It looks like the first release of Mini Chick Hicks in GREEN is finally coming. Unknown if McQueen’s current red trailer will simply be painted blue? Or will Fire Department Mater simply be with same trailer RED came with? Presumably, King […]

As I said, the Mini’s are getting better and better … And even better, if you live near an Aldi Store, Mini 2-packs are sale this weekend at $4.99 – thanks, “John of MO.” Though they are jumping a gun a little on what’s pictured there. While Mini Bob Cutlass is out, I don’t believe […]

Everyone sing … and write and call … You’ll find this pamphlet at the customer service/returns area of Walmart … There’s also room on the back for personal comments … so write them how you feel they might improve your Walmart experience … or use the url on the left or the 800 number. And […]

CARS – the kudzu of your house, creeping, crawling – taking over virally  … now ceiling fans … Very cute … the Piston Cup & CARS logo a nice touch … available at Target/Amazon. A different design is available at Lamps Plus. Then’s there a real oddity listed on Amazon … This is the ceiling […]

Until now, there have been two problems with diecast display cases – they were either not made for the larger 1:55 Mattel Disney Pixar diecast CARS or if they did fit, they only fit sideways … which I never understood. You want to display your diecast cars & CARS at a slight angle … So […]

Spotted in the wild … “Podso ” sends us pics from his safari to the wild recesses of the Land of Walmarto … The beast that Walmart claimed was too ugly to sully their stores … the giant paper cube – action alley pallet is BACK! Tractor Tippin’ & Collector’s Guide – not exactly he […]

CARS & photos and photos and CARS … CALLING ALL CARS,  CALLING ALL CARS – I have broken though the outer shell imprisoning me. I am free. Do you roger? You sound muffled – are you still encased in the oval shell? I’ve crash landed on a strange planet. The impact must have awoken me […]