Jul
14
2009

Meet SDCC Rescue Squad Mater

I was given this Rescue Squad Mater by a fellow collector. Thank you Craig. This is the version you will see at Comic Con. This has got to be the best CARS diecast released to date. The Rangsburg finish is flawless. The details abound from the extending ladder to the movable nozzle to the rubber [...]

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Jul
14
2009

CARS Final Lap List of Cars

There is a list from Mattel that lists the characters that will be available on the Final Lap cardback design that will only be available at Target stores. Martin Arriola at Mattel was gracious enough to send me a copy of this list. The list is accurate as it came from Ryan Gleason in the [...]

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Jul
10
2009

O’ Tach O Mint, My Tach O Mint

Tach O Mint, that elusive Piston Cup racer from the Speedway of the South set that we have seen go for over $300 on Ebay. Those who paid that for him may soon be kicking themselves for doing so. Why? Because he’s coming. When? I’ve been told before the end of the year. How? Here’s [...]

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Jul
10
2009

It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

Well at least it is in Radiator Srpings. Here’s a prototype shot of an upcoming box set from the CARS line. It will be some sort of Christmas special edition. No details yet on if it will be a limited release or be exclusive to one retailer. We can see that Mater gets some offroad [...]

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Jul
10
2009

Sarge’s Boot Camp

Check out this latest image of a prototype box set of Sarge’s Boot Camp. Looks like TJ gets upgraded to mega size and he gets 3 SUV friends to ride along with him as Sarge oversees their off road training. The Hot Wheels and Fisher Price markings on the prototype box are nice too. Look [...]

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