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Mattel Pixar Cars Checklist: It’s What to Collect (2008 Winter Update)
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May 3, 2007 at 2:37 pm
thanks for this list.
I would mattel would put up this list.
May 6, 2007 at 6:12 am
[...] So good luck – what’s out already, our checklist. [...]
June 1, 2007 at 5:08 pm
Oh Chasquido! What a great list! Thanks!
June 3, 2007 at 8:00 am
Have seen Doc Hudson in the movie with red rims as well.
June 7, 2007 at 8:43 pm
How offen does this web site get updated? I’m a collector of 1:55 single editions (supercharged) in the UK and was wondering if there are any schedules for the upcoming releases.
(METROXING COMMENT: I tried to update it as soon as I hear new info. Upcoming ones are discussed here. Note, however, my info only pertains to the US releases, I’m not sure if they are in sync with the UK. If you would like to add anything, let me know.)
July 5, 2007 at 3:00 am
Wow!! You’ve assembled an incredibly comprehensive CARS resource. As a CARS 1:55 fan and collector in Canada I’m anxious to see Rusty and Dusty RustEze and Mia & Tia. Thanks for all your hard work.
July 6, 2007 at 12:01 am
I have the Tounge Mcqueen , but it has a mispaint on it. Where the tounge is sticking out it has the headlight paint on it. So on the tounge it has a headlight with a 95 in it. I was wondering if you thought this would be worth anything?
(METROXING: If you haven’t opened it, there are people who buy error CARS – do a search on Ebay for ERROR MATTEL PIXAR CARS (or some variant of that) and see what others are selling for – you can decide if you want to sell it now or later down the line).
July 11, 2007 at 6:20 pm
on another website i found that there might be a posibility for 2 more characters the Gas Guzzler RV and the GoodYear Blimp, can anyone confirm That?
(METROXING: Check out our SEALED CASES post for an update on 2007 and yes, both Gas Guzzler RV & the LIghtyear Blimp are included).
July 13, 2007 at 10:32 am
I am a CARS collector for my son and also for myself and we both want the Peterbilt Truck that McQueen mistakes for Mack in the movie.. heard any rumblings about Mattel releasing that one? Thanks for the list!
(METROXING: Yea, that was a great scene … haven’t heard anything yet but we should get news for the upcoming holiday season in the next month or so …)
July 14, 2007 at 8:09 pm
You can find the Piston Cup 500 Track set with 4 cars only at Toys R Us. They sell it exclusively online and at the stores.
(METROXING: Thanks for the heads up – it was announced as something different so it was listed above but I have corrected in the listing to reflect the current name – Piston Cup 500 Track … and you’re right, it’s still available in the stores & online).
July 16, 2007 at 7:36 am
Hey man, just wanted to check – maybe I missed it in the list up there but on the back of the 2nd series/supercharged 2 packs, one of the 7 listed is a pack of the ‘customs’ gang that includes DJ & Wingo (there are 2 others in the pic), yet you don’t have them listed. Is this an international/non U.S. thing?
(METROXING: In wave 2, there was a SNOT ROD & BOOST “re-release,” I only listed it once if it’s a repeat from Wave 1 … but you’re right, there was no 2-pack with Wingo or DJ in the US … the closest would the Target exclusive 3-pack “Tunerz.”)
July 18, 2007 at 10:54 am
I have seen potograghs of all the cars & playsets
realy realy realy need Ferari Hydralic Ramone
And other cars like that. Already have Lightning McQueen Doc Boost Snot rod Wingo DJ Red Stanley Ramone PURPLEN GOLD GREEN Flo
Luigi Guido And others need Dinoco 500 All of wave 3 exept Tex & Dinoco chick. Looking forward to Lightyear blimp & Mrs the king Wave 4
July 20, 2007 at 6:52 am
i’m trying to assemble a near complet collection with my son of one of everything (not concerned about packaging) but are having a real hard time rying to track down the ferrari has it ever been released in the uk as the cars toys only seemed to have just hit us with the dvd release of the movie over here don’t really recall them being about as much with the cinema release my main supplie is woolworths as most other places don’t seem to be as well stocked any advice is good advice
(METROXING: If the UK releases are in sync with the US releases (just a little later), you shouldn’t have too much trouble finding the Ferrari in theory – it’s listed as part of every box coming out in the next few months here in the US – while they aren’t plentiful yet on the shelves, it doesn’t look like it’s very limited. If you can find a seller willing to ship cheap int’l – the prices aren’t that high anymore – especially with the huge drop in the value of the dollar …)
July 21, 2007 at 2:24 am
ive found heaps of ferrari and the other releases from his run quite readily here in new zealand. only one ive struggled to find is nitroade. finally found one yesterday, and searching for months!
the current new releases shouldnt far away in the uk. i love tex and rpm 64. awesome styling. we have them at kmart, and walmart/target type stores. have you tried there? our supermarkets dont have the diecasts.
July 22, 2007 at 1:31 pm
My grandson says that he has seen a Mack with a button that you push and a Lightning comes rolling out Have you heard of such a Mack?
(METROXING: It’s apparently a Disney Store exclusive. Similar to the Mattel Mack, but not the same. I haven’t seen it yet and it doesn’t appear to be available online yet – but of course, anyone under the age of 9 knows
)
July 23, 2007 at 5:16 am
very good!!!!
July 23, 2007 at 3:02 pm
I found flo with porsche tires on the front.
July 30, 2007 at 6:07 am
itd be nice to find something like this on the shelves! http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Pixar-Cars-Express-TRAIN-Custom_W0QQitemZ140143144157QQihZ004QQcategoryZ19224QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem very neat idea, using the promotors as carriages [rust-eze, htb, dinoco etc] some of the custom sets are awesome! id love to know how they do… very hard to avoid buying some of them!
(METROXING: Wow, that is a cool custom! 90% of it is of course being to repaint or create decals … and the other 10% is the ability to use something called “sculpty” which is a clay like substance but requires no baking (most hobby & craft stores sell it) for molding it to modify the original store bought figure/car … so if you’re good with your hands, give it a try.)
July 30, 2007 at 10:02 pm
Stop paying those crazy prices on the internet go to Wal-Mart an buy pixar cars.I found all the cars i have payed 3/7 dollars.Its a little work but it is worth it if your a real collect.39.00$ for Yeti i do not think so!!!
July 31, 2007 at 6:11 am
Hello, im finding it really hard at the momment to find some of the new releases here in the UK, i have found dinoco chick the ferrari and hydraulic ramone but i wondered if Tex dinoco, bling bling mcqueen, rpm and tounge mcqueen have been released here yet?
July 31, 2007 at 8:26 am
Yes,they have go to amozon.com,toywiz or click on pixar cars an you should find what your looking for.Try RPM diecast cars
(METROXING: Amazon.com does not directly sell the Pixar Cars but be sure and look at the NEW/USED pricing on the lower right. Smaller sellers and retailers are listing most CARS at much lower prices. Toysrus.com does sell individual ones online but check shipping costs).
July 31, 2007 at 3:02 pm
AMAZON.COM.UK yeti tongue mcqueen bling bling mcqueen ect.
August 1, 2007 at 8:54 am
My Flo’s cafe looks a lot different then the one pictured above. The top of mine does come off but I do not have the ramp that sheriff is sitting on. My Flo’s cafe was bought brand new from the store. I also noticed all of the details in the cafe part are all different also. Nothing is the same color or put in the same place. What is this all about?
(METROXING: Since I missed out on Flo’s, I just grabbed a photo online from a store – I checked with someone else, the photo is a pre-production model – they probably omitted the ramp for two reasons a) to save on costs and b) make it more in line with the movie).
August 4, 2007 at 1:49 am
im loving the look of the packs shown at comic con! specially the one with the race cars in it.
August 5, 2007 at 4:10 pm
do anyone knows about ths withe car with the Mac logo on it, im a mac fan an a cars fan too, me and my son (3 y o) will tanks 4 the info!!!
HI!! from mexico.
(METROXING: If you look closely at the Comic Con photos, you’ll spot him – Mattel only announced that the Piston Cup Racers would be out in a multi-pack (first one shown is 7 cars). He’s not in the first box so we don’t know when that will be but presumably before the year ends – I’ll be in line also!
)
August 6, 2007 at 4:15 pm
My son and I have been collecting the 1:55 diecast cars for about a year. Just recently, we’ve been finding lots of cars we never could before-like Fillmore and Sarge at Toys R Us. And Guido, Luigi and Tractor at Target. What’s the deal? Did Mattel start making more? Anyway, my son Jameson and I are very impressed with your website. Mom
(METROXING: If you’ll look around, you’ll see the link for our followup blog post on what’s coming/sealed cases and that gives you a breakdown of what’s arriving in stores as we speak – looks like “T” SHIPMENTS are heading to the stores now.)
August 7, 2007 at 6:29 am
Will the Toys R Us exclusives be available in the UK as i cant see them on the website?
(METROXING: US Website? Here’s a link to the 2 McQueen’s, or you mean it’s not on the UK site – that’s hard to say as most company’s overseas opertions are another division and while TRU is large in the US, not sure about their status in the UK – in terms of getting rights to exclusives just like there are no more Woolworth’s left in the US while in the UK, it’s still large enough to lock up exclusives.)
August 9, 2007 at 2:00 pm
I’ve noticed a Supercharged version of Flo’s Cafe on ebay in the last few days… I’ve never seen this one before. What gives? Is this a re-release?
(METROXING: It looks like the rumors are TRUE. Especially since the original Flo’s was NOT a “Supercharged” item and featured the desert background. Flo’s looks like the rarity of a playset returning – hopefully they made it enough quantity this time. The eBay listing I saw was Canada so it might’ve hit their stores first?)
August 9, 2007 at 5:21 pm
im wondering about the rollin bowlin set. where in the movie does it actually ‘take place”? ive just read an online blurb that says “features bowling alley sounds as heard in Radiator Springs.” and its got me wondering?
i love the blue mater they put with it! might have to buy one.
the big mack set with bessie has just been released here in new zealand. retailing at $99 and our walmart type store. he says two phrases and has two truck noises. havent opened the box, so dont know what bessie looks like. if i can get a second cheap, ill open it.
(METROXING: The only two possible instances that the bowling alley might be featured would be a) in the flashback scene as Sally is reminscing to Lightning after their drive and b) after Lightning returns as champ and the city of Radiator Springs is bustling (Mike Schumacher shows up) … but if there are any bowling sounds, it would be pretty faint and in the background – I guess I’ll have to cue up the movie to verify. The rollin’ bowling’ mater now features the “rusted” Mater so it’s kind of hard to find – you might actually find a loose used one – otherwise, you can look around on eBay for the BJ warehouse set. The Big Mack with Bessie is a cute set though note, Bessie is made of plastic and at least in the prototype, way out of scale – I think it’s around $35 here in the US so, road trip?)
August 9, 2007 at 10:24 pm
Thanks for all the helpful info. I collect these cars for my son which is crazy for all of them(2yrs oyd) For those who just buy them to play with I go to KB Toys and pre pay for them and when they arrive they call me and save what’s on my list. (even the hard to find) I am not in inthe hurry to have them all but I will have them!
August 10, 2007 at 2:02 am
thanks for that! do you know how much they retailed at originally? [rollin bowlin]
i just cant get enough of your site… im here at least once a day, looking for updates.
does anyone here know how many different eye positions there were on the mcdonalds cars? ive got 4 different eyes for doc, fillmore and luigi, so im hoping theres only 4. info on them seems impossible to find… all i get is the muddy/clean mcqueen, and the three ramones.
August 10, 2007 at 5:34 am
I just looked at flos cafe on e-bay and it seems the new supercharged version of flos v8 cafe which was being sold from the USA is a Toys R Us exclusive. Hopefully this means that mattel are re-releasing it.
(METROXING: It looks like the rumors are TRUE. Especially since the original Flo’s was NOT a “Supercharged” item and featured the desert background. Flo’s looks like the rarity of a playset returning – hopefully they made it enough quantity this time. The eBay listing I saw was Canada so it might’ve hit their stores first?)
August 14, 2007 at 10:08 pm
Mattel has just issued a product recall for one of their Cars products namely Sarge with product numbers of H6414 M1253 K5925 L6294 L4051. This is due to excessive lead paint. If I don’t intend to open the itme, do you think itis wise to keep the item? For more info check out
http://service.mattel.com/us/recall.asp
(METROXING – In case you missed it, it’s the last line of the post – we added it this morning or the full blog post. If you are in the Philippines, the recall might not extend to you – all depends on Mattel so you might not have many options. I think the only real concern is with kids who tend to put things in their mouth or chew on it. If you have it open on a shelf – as an adult, there’s not much danger to your health. Of course, will you pass that toy along to your kids and does your grandkid put it in his mouth? So, to be safe, it’s better either just to throw it away if you are outside the recall zone or perhaps a relative here in the US can mail it back for you.)
August 15, 2007 at 3:48 pm
[...] the Mattel Pixar CARS collection frenzy, don’t forget to read our posts & checklists of what’s out and what’s coming [...]
August 15, 2007 at 10:24 pm
[...] licensing now and virtually unheard of for a diecast line … (In case you’ve missed out, our post to get you up to [...]
August 16, 2007 at 6:45 pm
I wanted to know when these cars will be available in Canada? I have most of the cars as I go to Wal-mart everyday and also check out zellers. It would be nice if matell had things posted also. Are there going to be anymore Maters released. Thank you
(METROXING: I think Canada receives the int’l boxes so it’s slightly different. There’s no logical pattern but also because the current boxes also contains many of the same older ones, unless you go every few days, it’s hard to tell if the new ones just got picked clean … of course, right now – most US stoares have pulled ALL singles, not just Sarge – you can check our SEALED BOXES post to see what’s next and for 2007).
August 17, 2007 at 6:43 pm
when will the cars be put back on the shelves? Everywhere i go, all the stores havetaken them down. Do you have a time table?
(METROXING: Heard contradictory things – some people have heard they’re shipping everything they had back to Mattel to get new stuff – which I guess is good – though I’m not sure what Mattel has lying around. Technically, they were only supposed to pull Sarge so Mattel might be negotiating with them. The stores will only let the pegs stay empty for so long …)
August 18, 2007 at 11:04 pm
Does anyone know the SKU number for Flos’s V8 Cafe from Toys R Us?
Thanks,
Wendy
(METROXING: It’s either 52-2172 or 529-173 – hope one is the correct one. Looks like there is 4 Flo’s to a box – some stores report receiving 2 boxes. Good luck!)
August 19, 2007 at 7:38 am
Thank you. I am trying to get one for my four and two year old son. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your help.
Wendy
August 19, 2007 at 8:31 am
Has anyone in the Uk found either a Yeti or Tex dinoco yet as people seem to be selling loads of Uk ones on e-bay and i keep searching but keep having no luck?
August 19, 2007 at 12:13 pm
I think I could get you a Tex. Could you get a Tongue McQueen. We could consider it an even trade. I would be happy to make even trades with anyone that needs a car that I can get easily.
Wendy
wendycarrington@yahoo.com
August 19, 2007 at 3:12 pm
Thankyou for the great offer i have sent an e-mail to your address.
August 21, 2007 at 12:10 am
Any news on a New Release of Sarge cars? I am not looking forward to paying ebay prices come christmas time if replacements are not made and shipped!
August 24, 2007 at 11:44 am
Great information on the site. I just wanted to add some UK specific details regarding some of the cars/products that are available. I have been buying these for my son and so far have managed to get all cars including up to Tex/RPM/Ferrari.
I have so far managed to buy all these without paying the silly eBay prices, although it may depend where you live, these cars are available in shops, although I have noticed the newer ones do get purchased fairly quickly.
The best stores to try does vary from week to week. I used to get a lot from TRU but our local store has not had any of the newer cars (Ferrari, Bling, Tex etc) from what I have seen. I have found the newer ones in both Woolworths and our local Toymaster stockist. Do not just rely on what is on the shelf though as on several occasions I have asked for any others and they have been stored out in the storeroom. The Entertainer also seems to have a good selection when I am there but there isn’t one local for to know which of the newer cars they are getting in.
The multipack cars seem to be available in different stockists. I have found the four-packs (e.g. Shopkeepers) available in Toymaster, and the three-packs (e.g. Tractor Tippin’) available only in Argos.
Since the Sarge recall I have found that TRU have taken all of the single cars off the shelf (I was told this was due to them needing to have new barcodes) so not sure when they will be back out. Other stores (Toymaster/Woolworths) still have stock on the shelves but no new deliveries in the past week where I live.
My guess is that the UK deliveries are about a month behind the US releases. I have yet to find a Yeti or Bug-Face McQueen though but these should be available soon hopefully.
As for the playsets we managed to pick up the three UK available ones (Ramones/Curio/Casa)fairly cheaply recently at ELC (£10-£12 each) as they were clearing out and appear to be getting no more new cars or playsets in. I am still looking for a Flo’s V8 Cafe although I have e-mailed TRU in the UK this week and they are not expecting any. I understand this playset was not available in the UK as it failed to meet EU safety standards (I have been told due to lead in the mechanics – not the paint) but not sure if this is something that has been addressed in the re-release in the US. Looks like I’m going to have to resort to eBay to try and get a good deal on getting this one…
Some other US toys have made it to the UK in the past few weeks – notbaly the large Dinoco Helicopter, the large Red, and the Mack playset. I want to mention the Dinoco Helicopter as Argos are doing a good package that also includes McQueen and Sally cars (as part of the package) – for £17.99.
There are also a couple of ‘exclusives’ that I have only found in certain UK shops. The Disney Store has a Cars Playmat which ’supposedly’ depicts Radiator Springs (for £6), and the Mack Transporter (with car transporter ) including Sally and Doc is available in Tesco Extra stores (for just under £10).
I was surprised to see on the new releases how many appeared to be Wal-Mart exclusives… although hopefully as Wal-Mart now owns the Asda stores in the UK these will also appear over here (let’s hope so anyway!).
Hope this is useful to those of you in the UK. Please let me know of you know of any other products that are available.
(METROXING: Great update! Glad to hear most products available overseas and reasonably priced.)
August 26, 2007 at 9:31 am
Great trip to TRU !!!!! Ferrari, Tex,Bug mcqueen and dirt track mcq. !!!!! It has been so looooooong since I have seen any “new” cars in Ohio!!!!
August 27, 2007 at 9:28 pm
any idea when the factory sealed set will go on sale on the hotwheels site? and where should i look on that site?
not sure if ive posted this here yet, but heres a price list of nz items [in nz dollars]
single car: $10-$15 [$15 for desert scene]
movie moments $18-$20
dinoco talking chopper $50
small mack playset $30 [bachelor pad]
large mack set w/bessie $100
casa della tyres/ramones $50 each
talking lightning mcqueen $70
talking red $50 [i think]
talking blue mater $50
pullbax $10
rip stick $15 [i think]
lightning storm mcqueen $60
fast talking lightning mcqueen $70-$80 [w/buttons on back for "steering"]
(METROXING: No date on the Mattel set. Some people have speculated it’s been pushed back from the Sarge recall. You can sign up for the email portion and you’ll get an email as to the date & time in the US when it goes on sale online. If the price is reasonable, you can sign up for the Collector’s cLub ($30 USD, I think) in order to qualify to get in the queue – it’s usually a pretty quick sellout … though my guess is the set will be several hundred dollars so perhaps not but Hot Wheels collectors seem to have plenty of time AND money).
August 30, 2007 at 7:49 am
It looks as though Toys R Us now have the single cars back on display in the UK. Our local store now have some out but only the usual ones of McQueen, Mater, Sally etc, so nothing new.
In the current Argos catalogue they are advertising the 3-pack sets (e.g. Tractor Tippin’) but also suggest there will be new sets coming with an image of the Buzz Lightyear car, so perhaps there will be a 3-pack of Buzz, Woody and Hamm. If this does happen there may be others as well… have to wait and see what comes out (perhaps Mike, Sulley and Yeti as well?). I believe these sets were Target exclusives in the US, and to my knowledge only available from Argos in the UK.
And I thought that ALL of the Ramone paint finishes would have been done now (with Ghostlight coming soon), but when I was watching the film the other night did I really see in the final race he has a lightning strike (similar to McQueen) along his side…. maybe one for next year.
(METROXING: Yes, the three packs were Target only but there was no three pack of Buzz, Woody and Hamm in the US … though they have pretty much repackaged every other combo
)
August 31, 2007 at 7:40 am
Just wanted to say that if anyone in the UK is struggling with finding Tex, RPM, Bling bling mcqueen and Tongue mcqueen; Martins a local newsagents seems to have the boxes that have these in. This is what the shop is called in the south-west but it is called something different in different areas. I was really suprised when i was looking through the shelf and box to find these as Toys R Us, Woolworths and The disney store down here do not stock them.
September 9, 2007 at 5:37 pm
Hi please can people tell me where to get all the new cars. They are on ebay, but I can’t find them anywhere else~~hate paying ebay prices. New cars meaning…….yeti, tia and mia, all those new sets that are out. And even the racing fans cars? where do people get them???
(METROXING: It’s a little tough right now as the recall embargo is just ending but not in any discernable pattern across the country. Target is scheduled for 9/30 so wait a few more weeks before over-paying on eBay).
September 10, 2007 at 5:55 pm
I just bought my little guy Mia & Tia, Mr. and Mrs. The King, and Yeti at a West Michigan Meijer store. I took the only Mr. and Mrs. The King, but there were other Mia/Tias and about 5 more Yetis, plus all our old standard pals. They also had new-style packages of BOTH Luigi/Guido sets (Tractor and Ferrari-style).
(METROXING: That’s interesting about the Luigi set …).
September 11, 2007 at 9:14 am
In the UK, one of our local stores got some new boxes of single cars in last week. Same set of cars as the previous release (Bling Bling, Tex, Tongue, RPM, Dinoco Chick and some Lizzie’s for those looking!) All cars had new barcodes stickers on the back, presumably due to the Sarge recall.
These also had ‘promotional’ stickers on with codes to claim, a free book (1 code), collectors car (6 codes) and carry case (12 codes). Details of the promotion can be found at http://www.carstoys.co.uk
I don’t believe it is necessary to enter a code for the free book. The webpage listed on the T&C page, http://www.disneybookclub.co.uk/carsoffer doesn’t appear to ask for a code!
I’ve no idea what the collectors car is yet as there are no details, but I’m guessing this could possibly be one that is a store exclusive in the US. The car is not available until 1st October, and after entering the codes on the site I simply got a message stating details would be e-mailed on how to claim the car but a day later there is still no e-mail… (I’m going to call them about this when I get a chance).
Can anyone in the US let me know the availability of Flo’s V8 Cafe in the TRU stores? I have relatives visiting NY later this month and wondered what chance they might have of picking one up. Also great to hear that the new cars are available as I will be asking them to look out for these as well!
(METROXING: Interesting news. No such promo in the US … the book offer is something Disney has in the US. It works like the record club deals – get a book free, agree to preview or decide if you x number of books throughtout the year … as for FLo’s availability, it’s hit or miss – there’s one TRU about an hour away from me with at least 12 of them but the one closest to me has zero but NYC does have the flagship TRU in Times Square – if anyone will get them … plus the HQ is in NJ so I would think the NY area stores would look the nicest … hope that helps. It’s $29.99 USD – converted to pounds, it’s practically free
)
September 11, 2007 at 10:46 am
I found two Flo’s just sitting on the shelf smiling at me about 3 weeks ago. I bought both for my sons. I have been about 3 times since I bought those. The last time I went, there was another one on the shelf. I am willing to try to get you one, if you are interested in trying to help me find Yeti, RPM, and any of the new ones. I would only charge the cost of the cafe and shipping. I truly believe that parents have to help each other.
Wendy
September 11, 2007 at 10:47 am
I forgot to put in the post above that I found them at my local TRU.
Wendy
September 12, 2007 at 4:06 pm
There is one at my TRU right now if someone needs it.
Wendy
September 14, 2007 at 9:21 am
Wendy:
Your TRU is carrying Cars die cast? The TRUs by me removed ALL the single die cast Cars when the Sarge recall came through; and they have yet to restock. It’s frustrating as they were the only ones who carried the new cars – Tex, RPM, BlingBling McQueen, etc.
Where are you?
Alli in NY
September 14, 2007 at 10:44 am
I live in Arlington, Texas. Our TRU removed every single die cast car for several weeks, but they put them back out about two weeks ago. I still can’t find RPM or Yeti. I bought Tongue McQueen, but I have to buy him in a movie moment pack with a plain McQueen.
Wendy
September 14, 2007 at 2:47 pm
I live in uk and bought the case U that includes: bob cutlass,
dale Jr, bug face mcqueen, andretti and cartrip from onestopdiecast.com months ago.
as it only recently came out they sent me and email saying they had sent it. im not sure where their priorities lie, whether its US customers first or not i don’t know as i haven’t recieved them (nearly after 3 weeks since it shipped).
So just a warning as these guys are quite slow at delivering the goods
September 14, 2007 at 2:50 pm
any idea on the release of the piston cup racers btw? i hope i dont have to buy a box including the ones i already have!
oh and does anybody have any links to pics of chick’s pit crew chief?
(METROXING: No word yet but the first example does show a couple repeats, you’re right – hopefully, the ratio of new to old is like 7 to 1. I can live with getting another McQueen but I hope they don’t get carried away with too many repeats. We updated and added a 2008 post – we’ll get around to screen grabs when we get a chance).
September 15, 2007 at 6:39 pm
can anyone tell me the newest disney pixar cars in the U.K please
September 16, 2007 at 11:28 am
Jay- Hi, i went into the disney store yesterday and they said the delivery of cars last thursday had some new cars in, including:
Tex Dinoco
Tongue mcqueen
Bling bling mcqueen
RPM 64
Hydraulic ramone
Also some local newsagents stock them in the south-west and they have all these aswell, its called Martins down here but not sure about the rest of the UK.
Hope this helps
September 17, 2007 at 11:02 am
Jay – I just want to confirm that I’ve only seen the cars up to those listed by Hollie in the UK as well. I’m expecting (and hoping) that we will start to see Yeti, Cruisin Ramone and Bug-Mouth McQueen within the next month. Any others of course would be nice!
Hollie – many thanks for the information on Martins. I would never have thought to look there but a couple of local stores (in south east) have the cars stocked. None of the new releases like you found but at least another store to check out.
September 18, 2007 at 4:30 am
uk members: you guys are getting what ive got so far over here in new zealand. finally had some of the 8 part cases actually taken from the boxes and put on pegs, but nothing new.
September 18, 2007 at 6:36 pm
thanks for the info Hollie, galaia2004
I did get all the cars listed
September 21, 2007 at 4:22 pm
Has anyone else found the Blimp, TJ Hummer, Ghostlight Ramone or Cactus McQueen yet at Wal-mart? The way I understand is you can only get these at Wal-mart right now & they are all over e-bay. I have had not luck yet. Also I’m in the Tampa Bay area in Florida, so if anyone has seen these around, please let me know.
Thank you!
(METROXING: The Wal Mart pallet (some people have found in DVD sections, others in front of store and others in toys section) is not supposed to go up until Tuesday the 25th or the 29th but surprise, some Wal mart employees can’t read
so look all the store, apparently it’s a 4-sided display so … none here at all in Northern Cal … I’ll let you know.)
September 22, 2007 at 10:14 pm
The walmart ad that will be dated for the week of the 30th will have the walmart exclusive cars displayed in it. Like cactus mcqueen for example. Hopefully all stores will have thier displays up!
(METROXING: Thanks for the date confirmation!)
September 24, 2007 at 4:14 am
I just wanted to point out that all three of the vehicles that come with the Mega Mack Playtown (Lighting, Doc, and Bessie) are completely plastic. I know you mentioned that Bessie was all plastic, but I didn’t see any mention of Lightning and Doc being plastic too.
I was disappointed to find that they are not die cast when I bought this playset for my son.
(METROXING: Thanks for the update, I’ll add that as a notation.)
September 25, 2007 at 8:44 am
My mom went to WalMart this morning and they had the movie along with the Blimp, JT, Ghostlight Ramone and Cactus Mcqueen. They have the big display up with the movie and other CARS merchandising.
September 27, 2007 at 2:48 am
I wish we had an equivelant to wal mart here in Australia
September 27, 2007 at 6:18 pm
Anyone found the Halloween versions in stores? I’m assuming Target like the Easter eggs??? I know of Cruisin McQueen, Purple Ramone, and Hudson Hornet.
(METROXING: They might have sold out – they arrived early and yes, just 3).
September 28, 2007 at 1:08 am
[...] Or our intro recap. [...]
September 28, 2007 at 11:14 pm
just looking at your photo of the mountain challenge set, who is the car marked 16? it looks like one of the new releases [andretti perhaps?] but its hard to tell.
i recently acquired a mountain challenge, and have to say, it is one of the best kids toys ive seen in ages! great fun!!
(METROXING: I think it’s actually a pre production from even before the original release – great eye! Never noticed it before. I don’t see a listing for #16 anywhere, that back silver area looks like an exposed engine – maybe a Hot Wheels repainted?)
September 30, 2007 at 2:44 pm
Confirmation on the arrival of the new exclusive Wal-Mart characters (Lightyear Blimp, TJ the Green Hummer, Ghostlight Ramone, and Cactus McQueen). Ramone seems to be the rarest, but he’s still in decent numbers. Don’t seem to be any noticable updates to the regular line, though.
In addition, you may be interested to note that all four of the Wal-Mart characters have kids’ book tie-ins, with a story for each. All four now also appear on what I assume are exclusive Wal-Mart kids apparel. Maybe the second round (Kori Turbowitz, Chick’s Pit Crew, the Biplane, and the Pace Car) will have similar tie-ins?
The four-sided displays themselves feature all the exclusive characters on the lower corners, PLUS a Wal-Mart Semi-Truck decked out a la Mack! That would be a nice addition!
(METROXING: I’ve actually heard the ratio is McQueen 50% and Ramone 20% with the other two plsitting the rest – hard to tell because the 5 Wal Mart’s closest to me has ZERO of the new CARS – 144 to each store or about 700+ GONE in DAYS! I’m sure there are 250 happy kids … or er, 248 happy eBay sellers
)
September 30, 2007 at 7:17 pm
chuck, what does the walmart truck look like? does it look like mack [with eyes etc] but with walmart on the back as opposed to mcqueen?
(METROXING: It’s kind of a mythical thing … I think sometime during first release of CARS, there was a Wal Mart advertising circular featuring CARS and Mac was pulling a Wal Mart trailer … since then people have been waiting …)
October 1, 2007 at 3:55 am
ahhh, ok. thanks for that. that would be nice…
October 1, 2007 at 1:56 pm
It’s not Mack, it’s a CARS-style Wal-Mart truck with eyes, etc. In other words, an as-yet unseen semi (unless he was sleeping at the truck stop).
cjs
October 1, 2007 at 6:37 pm
http://www.kohls.com/kohlsStore/landingpages/toys/carstrucks/PRD~197754/Disney+Pixar+Cars+Luigis+Casa+Della+Tires+Playset.jsp
October 1, 2007 at 6:40 pm
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MAT10460&mode=retail
October 1, 2007 at 6:42 pm
the above links are both good. I got my shipping confirmation from kohls today.
October 1, 2007 at 9:07 pm
I just found your website tonight, I went to KB toys for the shipment, and got bob cutlas, which i had no idea was coming out. I typed his name and got your website. What im wondering is, is there a website or place i can go and buy the cars that are coming out. I have over 80% of the cars so far, i search 3 towns every weekend for the cars, but Im deploying to iraq real soon, and want to keep up on the collection for my son.
(METROXING: Unfortunately, there’s no way just to buy them like a normal item – most of the new ones get scooped up & go on eBay – though a month or two later, if you haven’t gotten them yet, they usually drop in price to normal retail (for instance, RPM diecast sells “new” ones at $14.99 to $24.99 but 6 months later, there are some selling for $1 … or if you go to Amazon and click on “used,” even though they aren’t used but rather small retailers … the shipping might not be worth it but you can decide -as some as priced at $2 to $3 – again, older ones … the other course is to buy sealed boxes and maybe sell off the extras? While it does cost more, on the other hand, you will be saving in gas & time though of course, not as exciting of a treasure hunt … what’s coming next & in 2008? Check this post of ours. Good luck with your collection and your next months overseas …)
October 2, 2007 at 9:55 pm
kaesy – What cars are you looking for and where do you live? In the Hudson, Wisconsin area there are the new ones – TJ, Lightyear, Cactus and some others. They are selling at the Walmarts in Hudson and New Richmond for $2.97.
October 3, 2007 at 9:00 am
I live in Berlin, NJ and our Walmart had the four new ones on 9/30. I took a chance and went early. I got all of them and could’ve had plenty. I am collecting them as toys not a money thing. I think it’s a shame how people are selling them on ebay and what not for crazy prices. Or should I say the people buying them are crazy! I do, however love your website. I have made it a game to check almost everyday with my boys. Then we hit the stores. Just the other day we found Bling Bling at K-mart! Now we have all the released cars THAT I KNOW OF.
(METROXING: Our checklist is here – if you’re opening them, then click on the last tab to see an alphabetized list).
October 5, 2007 at 10:19 pm
Metroxing — Please pass my email to Kaesy, I will help him with collecting CARS while he is deployed.
(METROXING: Sent off – hope his email is good or if sees this note, he can email me at metroxing (at)gmail.com and I can try again – thank you for being so gracious).
October 6, 2007 at 4:57 pm
I was browsing online and saw that on Target’s site, the 8 pc. Dinoco 400 set is available online only for $34.99. You have is listed as $29.99 in stores…interesting and annoying change. Also, was wondering if you had or have a link to a picture inventory list of sorts? Wondering what this “young mater” is because I can’t seem to see a picture of it anywhere yet it supposidly exists…
(METROXING: Yes, they are charging $5 more to buy it online – plus you have to pay for shipping (Target does occasionally run free shipping specials) – I should point out that no exclusive Target CARS exclusive seems to very exclusive in that months and months later, they are still on the shelves so I wouldn’t go all out just yet – I would also imagine some people are holding out because only 3 of the $29/$35 set are “new” CARS and Octane Gain will get a separate release with the Pit Stop launcher so in essence, you are paying $29 for 2 CARS that are “exclusive” now BUT may or may not get released in yet another racer set …
As for Mater, ‘Brand New Mater’ is the BLUE MATER with a hood that you see most everywhere. If you look above at this post to see the WAVE 2 & 3 cards, you’ll see him at the bottom. If you refering to Rollin’ Bowlin’ Mater – scroll down further in this post to see him out of the card and in a card – or this link at TRU. the main difference between Rollin’ Bowlin’ Mater & Brand New Mater is the black logo on the door. Note, this is “inaccurate” as Mater never appears in the movie bowling and never with the black logo – even in a flashback – however, Mattel has seen fit to release this version in a BJ box set from 2006, a Mater Rollin’ Bowlin’ Game and the very limited 500 sets-only “Mattel Factory Set 2006.”)
October 8, 2007 at 7:25 pm
I read these posts and I see a lot of parents buying these cars for their kids. I have three boys who are happy with the 8 cars characters I have bought for them. Are there any other adults on this board who are obsessed with collecting these cars like I am? I thought I was up do date on my collection until I saw the Dinoco 400 set on Ebay. What a FUN hobby!!! My boys could care less.
(METROXING: Well, I can’t speak for others but I’m hooked as an adult.
They did a great job of capturing the personality of the CARS, it doesn’t hurt that Mattel through benign cluelessness, outright cluelesness and general cluelessness has turned what should be a simple endeavor into work that ironically gets us all riled up and feverishly skidding to exit stops in nowheresville because we see a giant blue & white sign, a giraffe or a giant bulleyes just off the freeway … and as we step blinking into the harsh lights of the stores – try and determine if one needs to out-race the toddling 4-year old boy to the toys section or if the really, really, really fat guy is an eBay collector and whether you should step on his oxygen hose … or maybe that’s just me 
)
October 9, 2007 at 4:24 am
I thought it would be worth mentioning that I found the Movie Doubles packs in a local TRU in the UK yesterday. They had the McQueen/Tongue McQueen and Mater/New Mater packs – the Ramone and Doc packs were listed on the back of the packaging though.
They had international packaging so I would assume they are available in other stores in the international market. There were no TRU Exclusive stickers on them but I am assuming that they are only available in TRU (as they were in the US).
Okay, so the cars have already been released as singles in the UK but at least it shows there are still new releases coming over!
October 9, 2007 at 10:28 am
I had an e-mail today from TRU (US) to say that the Flo’s V8 cafe is now available to order online again. I thought the usual price is $29.99 but the website seems to be offering it for $19.99.
Hopefully this is useful information for anyone who is currently looking to get hold of one.
October 9, 2007 at 11:00 am
Meant to add the link: http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2373565
October 9, 2007 at 2:59 pm
Happy to report that I picked up a Ghostlight Ramone today! Now I’m on the hunt for pace car and Barney the airplane.
~hopelessly addicted.
October 10, 2007 at 3:14 pm
hi, galaia2004
are you buying Flo’s V8 cafe from TRU (US) and getting it posted to U.K. or are you just putting this up for info?? because I want to get one or two of them.
October 11, 2007 at 10:50 am
Jay,
I’m just putting this up for info. You will have to check but I’m not sure if the TRU US website will allow for deliveries to be sent to the UK. I tried this a while back with no success but they may have changed their policy now.
I was lucky to be able to get relatives to pick me up a Flo’s V8 Cafe from the US when they were on holiday a couple of weeks back.
October 11, 2007 at 3:50 pm
I was reading about the Mattel “2006 Factory Sealed Case”. Have the other 498 cases already been sold on the hotwheels clollectors website?
(METROXING: No, it might’ve been delayed due to the Sarge recall).
October 12, 2007 at 3:16 pm
Love the site! Thanks so much for the info. My son LOVES cars and we started buying everything before the movie came out. Everything they make in cars is in his room. However I missed the first Walmart release and will not pay ebay prices for something my son wants to play with. I am determined not to miss out on the second one but is anyone really sure of the second release date?
I go in every morning and look and talked to some people and all they would tell me is that they have been ordered and they are waiting for them to come in…
(METROXING: Depending on where you live, you can try and ask an employee with a scanner and try one of these codes to see if they help … Pace Car 0-27084-57435-7, Barney 0-27084-57439-5, Kori 0-27084-57436-4 and Bruiser 0-27084-57437-1. Your mileage may vary
)
October 12, 2007 at 6:34 pm
I was in Wal-Mart last night. I spoke to an ICS (inventory control specialist) who said that the warehouses have been shipping all of their older cars cases first. I said the same things have been out on the shelves for the last two months (boost, Sally/Cruisin McQueen, Lizzie, Sherriff) He said once in awhile he will get a case of the newer cars but for the most part, they are clearing out the older ones to make room for the new releases. Does this sound right? Thanks!
(METROXING: That’s interesting. It’s hard for me to tell the whole story being out here on the West Coast since we only have like 15 WM’s spread out over 10 million people here in NoCal while I have been in the Midwest and swear I’ve seen 10 WM within a 30 minute drive in a city with no more than 800,000 people but what you’re saying makes sense as people still seem interested – there are no stores where even “pegwarmers” stay around all that long. They don’t sell as fast as the new or the 4 exclusives but people are still getting onboard so I’m sure Mattel worked out a deal with WM and gave them a extra discount or rebate to sell off everything and then starting fresh since the holiday buying season doesn’t begin in earnest until November …)
October 13, 2007 at 10:24 am
I have a question about the Buzz LY car character. Is his helmet supposed to come off? I just opened a brand new one and the helmet is not connected. I assume it is broken but want to confirm.
Thanks!
(METROXING: No, it was actually designed that way, I think along the lines when Woody opened the shield in the original TS to prove he didn’t really need it – no on a strange planet – same here. It just rests on the back piece. Some parents have glued it on but it’s just normally supposed to rest on the back piece).
October 13, 2007 at 6:31 pm
Hi there – just wanted to mention of couple of things for the UK buyers that read these pages:
At the moment Woolworths stores have 25% off ALL Cars toys. The Mega Mack Playset for example that retails at £39.99 is currently £29.99. They also have Lightning Storm McQueen, the usual Mack Playset, and a range of the die-cast cars all reduced. I’m not sure though how long this offer is going to last.
http://www.woolworths.co.uk/web/jsp/browse/index.jsp?cat=cat1003844
Also on amazon.co.uk I have found some good prices for the Movie Moment double packs. They have the Mike/Sulley and Buzz/Woody packs at £2.99 each (which is half price). They also have new-ish cars such as Dinoco Chick and Hydraulic (Red) Ramone at normal price (£2.99). Be sure to check that the supplier is Amazon, and spend over £15 to get free delivery.
(METROXING: Thanks for the heads up, I added to our “buying guide” post – thanks!)
October 14, 2007 at 1:19 pm
to Quote Metroxing “try and determine if one needs to out-race the toddling 4-year old boy” when I first started collecting these some 7 year old raced to the back but i did not have the heart to beat him since his mom was there even though he did cut in front of the seasoned collectors. I have 3 kids and after I get 3 of a car I keep 2 (one open in my hutch display and one unopened) they all debate which car they want and I divide up an open set between them. My 3 yr old will sit on my lap and watch me dig through Ebay for as long as I want!! In fact it is his favorite pass time now.
(METROXING: eBay is looking for a new ad campaign …
)
October 15, 2007 at 11:57 am
TRU’s website is now listing Dale and Mario (and I assume Cutlass and Cartrip shortly), but they are ‘temporarily unavailable’. They closed our Mervyn’s up here in the NW last year
Also, I had a local Wal Mart punch in the scan number for the pace car and it showed they had a bunch on hand, but the manager said they hadn’t received them yet or they’d be on the floor. So I’d expect some Wal Mart’s to get the new wave in very soon. Thanks for the great info as always.
October 15, 2007 at 5:09 pm
Ok, so I talked to that ICS guy last night as I was expecting a shipment of the “new(er)” cars. All he got in was the Ferrari Guido and Luigi, Flo and Ramone McQ and Sally. Oh, and I saw the original Guido, Luigi and Tractor movie moments pack which I have NEVER seen in person. I told him to get real with me and asked what the deal was. He said that they have the newer cases but he’s been instructed to stock the older stuff first and then release the new cars towards the end of the month. He told me not to bother with my nightly hunts until November. Hmmm, interesting.
(METROXING: Doesn’t sound implausible … since they know we’ll make all the extra trips just to be absolutely, positively, absolutely, postively sure
… and maybe pick up some pork rinds, oreo cakester and aloe … or maybe that’s just me 
)
October 16, 2007 at 3:19 pm
Great news for people in the Uk, T R U has got Tex dinoco and RPM listed on its website but they are all out of stock at the moment, looks as though they are finally here!
October 16, 2007 at 3:40 pm
My Son and I were playing with is Mack Playset and I noticed that his telephone has a phone number listed on it. The number is 626 568 7788.
I called it and it asked for a PIN number. Anyone have any idea what this phone number leads to?
(METROXING: Humm, sounds interesting … Google says it’s in Pasadena somewhere … try the UPC? … Mattel is in El Segundo – about 50 miles away (and during commute hours – about 2.5 hours away
)
October 16, 2007 at 3:42 pm
[...] All the toys they sell … well, I guess not all as the Pixar CARS don’t even have their own page … guess you’ll just have to use our page as a guide & checklist [...]
October 16, 2007 at 4:46 pm
You’re missing the Toys ‘R Us Exclusive Supercharged: Movie Moments Cardbacks. They feature a slide-out on the front which changes scenes between the two featured cars.
The ones I can remember are Doc Hudson, and Fabulous Hudson Hornet (RR), and Tongue McQueen, and Lightning McQueen. There are a few others, but I’d have to look again to remember them.
(METROXING: They’re in the post – one of the last items listed above the comments – right above the Dinoco 400 photo).
October 16, 2007 at 9:35 pm
Hi I had my girl at wal mart in hickory nc check the numbers for Pace car, Barney, Kori, and Bruiser are going to be getting them in with-in the next 2 week’s plus she said with them is flea and flick, rusty and dusty , dale jr, and mia and tia which I already have mia and tia I had to order because I had to have them there so cute! Just thought I would let anyone who wanted to know have the heads up!!!
October 17, 2007 at 2:19 am
I have a question about the 4 exclusives that ones the release on 10/14/07 I live in hollywood california in my closes walmart is in crenshaw and martin luther king and i go every day since 10/13/07 so my question is are they going to be ship to the store… let me know thanks…
(METROXING: Now, people are saying 2 weeks – unlike the first set, apparently there is no ship/on-sale date so as soon as a store gets it – they can put it out. Judging from eBay listings, there’s still not very very many WM’s with them and there’s zero pattern because some store in GA have it, some in TN and others in Oregon, Michigan & some even in the Inland Empire … so … I’m sure WM likes you stopping by everyday and buying something – eventually they’ll actually have the CARS you want. In one of our commenst thread, I posted the UPC numbers – in theory, a WM store clerk will look up in their inventory system but as I mentioned before, in the CA WM’s – good luck finding an employee AND one with a scanner gun
)
October 17, 2007 at 10:19 am
Tina.. You happen to be in one of the worst towns in NC for Ebay scalpers. There are ruthless poachers that work at the local Target and TRU along with a local man who “scalps” for a living. No kidding thats ALL he does. Hope you have good luck. These people make it hard in this area for those with children and grandchildren as well as pure collectors that enjoy Cars. Patience will prevail. Don’t get ripped off. Mattel is making plenty for everyone…at retail price!
October 17, 2007 at 12:30 pm
Thanks for answering my question now i would like to ask you something else what would be the quickiest way to find Mario Andretti & Darrell Walltrip i been looking for them everywhere And also in different cities could you please give me a tip of where to look for them.
Thanks for your time.
(METROXING: Unless you absolutely have to have it now – I think in a few more weeks, most stores should be stocked but in case you missed this post, as long as people can buy it on the shelves for $3.29 and put it on eBay and sell it in 3 days for $20-$30, there’s not much incentive to leave it on a shelf for “scalpers.” Both cars are included in the first Mattel shipments for 2008 which should be in stores anyday now (yes, to Mattel, it’s 2008).
October 17, 2007 at 9:12 pm
Just to let everyone know that a walmart here in So Cal had the Barney airplane in yesterday…
I got there too late. First person in bought all 30 of them, but at least we got something in finally!
October 17, 2007 at 11:48 pm
I got addicted to the collecting craze not too long after the movie came out. The cars are pretty much impossible to find in most stores in Chicago, Target has a lot of the coomon ones and usually no hard to find cars.
Today, my wife and I walked in and I noticed they had three Piston Cup 400 sets so I decided to pick one up. I could have bought all three but I’m too lazy to sell them for $10 over retail, plus I really don’t need the money.
I got every car I have except for the single Boost and Snot Rod from eBay. I bought the original “desert” card 16 singles and the four Movie moments from a single seller. Considering each car is about 3-4 dollars, I paid $150 for the whole set, which saved a lot of headaches.
When the Supercharged cars came out, I picked up whatever new cars were added a few at a time and the Movie Moments were prettty easy to find.
I just bought 14 more cars on one auction for $70 which to me wasnt bad at all. I then bought the extra four Wal-Mart exclusives that weren’t with the 14, then, I bought the Junior, Cartrip, Andretti, Cutlass set of four, which were $46 for all four.
Then I picked up 3 of the TRU Doubles for $8 and $4.50 shipping??? I got the fourth for $7 by itself.
The only thing I was missing was the Mia / Tia & King / Mrs. The King Movie Moments so I did a buy it now for $24.
This completes the collection (so far) and I will continue to buy them in bulk from scalpers only because it’s easy. I do have a sealed case of the first wave desert cards that contains a Sarge and Lizzie. Those two were impossible to find when they first came out.
The entire collection is going on display in our theater and I managed to pick up some rare Cars items like a set of specially numbered projectionists cards that tell them how to adjust all aspects of lighting, sound, and screen format for the Cars release night. Someone sold me a pin from the Cars Preview at the Lowes Motor Speedway that only the people who attended could get thier hands on for $5.
I can post some pics if anyone wants to see the collection so far.
October 17, 2007 at 11:49 pm
The key is find a emp. with a gun. Get in good with them and hope they can hold it for you. I am here in the I.E. of so, cal and some WM say they will not get them for 2 weeks (jerk emps dont even check the gun) I found most say they are on the way. I got to WM to late yesterday and some jerk went and got all the new ex out and left the 4 boxes of the 1st 4 ex. Why can’t they just take one and let other peeps get some. Yeah I am a little peeved.
October 18, 2007 at 10:52 am
STEVE don’t be peeved. As long as people (see Noel) are willing to let the scalpers scalp, true collectors will have to put up with this. Just be patient. If you don’t have to be the first on the block to have it, Ebay prices will fall and then you can find what you want. At Retail!!! Some folks scalp for a living, Some of us work a real job. If you suspect employee poachers at WM, TRU, or Target don’t report it to the store Mgr. Contact corporate. They will follow up!
October 18, 2007 at 1:40 pm
You can’t stop these people without a real job from going to Wal-Mart and buying every single Cars die-cast when the stores open. This is true for any hot item like the Wii etc….
I would rather pay a premium than visiting 20 stores looking for Pixar die-casts. It sucks that people are so greedy and selfish that buy up everything the store has but what else can you do?
By the way, Barney Stormin showed up today, you can hardly call it a die cast as it’s 80% plastic. I think the blimp is plastic too, we will see.
(METROXING: Yea, I’m not against a guy making a reasonable profit on selling anything on eBay but as long as people are willing to pay $12 to $35 (with shipping) for something selling for @$3 … people who probably never saw the movie nor even buy diecasts are blindly buying and eBaying it … and yes, the blimp is all plastic … personally, since I’m not exactly excited about blimps and planes, it’s no big deal to me but the fact TJ is about 90% plastic bothers me a lot more for a “diecast” – hopefully we won’t get too many more all-plastic CARS).
October 18, 2007 at 1:52 pm
By the way, Bill is right about contacting corporate for just about any company, there are self admitted employees from Wal-Mart selling cases of cars on eBay.
Although I don’t think it’s against store policy for employee to buy a case of any item, they may stop them from doing it in the future.
The days of walking into stores and finding the hot items are pretty much over, look at trading cards and WoW. People sell thier XBOX Live accounts for $20,000. I’ve seen individual cards go for $500-600. I’m not a player but a freind of mine is, he showed me some of the rediculous auctions.
I dont think paying double for a $4 item is so bad, although I paid triple in some cases. The Pixar Cars die-cast has sort of a cult following, and there seems to be people near every single store that know this and are running to the the aisles when the doors open.
I havent seen any rediculous pricing for and of the Cars die casts, unless someone can give me an example of a person paying $50 or something like that for a single vehicle.
(METROXING: During the crazed feverish Crusin’ McQueen frenzy, one sold for $150 USD and I saw Flo’s listed at $250 … I didn’t see if it sold at that price but I did see one sell for $180 … and people seemingly very happily paid $40 for the first 4 WM CARS just a few weeks ago that were $12.88 retail … a month ago, Dale Jr. were selling for $35-$40 on eBay & Amazon’s “other” sellers).
October 18, 2007 at 2:23 pm
Has anyone noticed there are no original mater cars at these stores. I have been looking for an original mater and have not seen one for months. did they stop making him?
(METROXING: Mater is still available and will be through 2008 – plenty around where I live in NoCal).
October 18, 2007 at 4:00 pm
Does anyone know when the stores, Walmart, Target, TRU usually stock the new cars? I was in one Walmart last Saturday and another Walmart on Sunday in Northern California and both had a few Cactus McQueen’s. I rechecked them on Tuesday. One had a bunch of the first four exclusives, as well as Tongue etc. No Yeti, Dale, Bob, Darrell or Mario though. Also no new movie moments. The other Walmart had the first four exclusives as well as a few hidden Kori Turbowitzs on the bottom shelf of a pallet, but no others in sight. I thought they were Sally at first until I noticed the color was more turquoise. I left the rest for people like me to hopefully find and be excited that they found a car they need after months of nothing. They also had a few Tongue and Ferrari etc., but no Yeti or movie moments. They had some cars in the normal shelf area. Then they had some on a pallet in an aisle, the other side had some sort of Barbie items, it wasn’t labeled for Cars. I seem to go into the stores before the have stocked the shelves or after they have stocked them and they have been nearly cleaned out (I can usually find a Ferrari or something that was needed but not anymore, so I know new stuff was in and I missed it). I will be rechecking on Friday and Monday.
(METROXING: In theory non-24/7 WM’s stock at night but the closest WM to me is short staffed so they stocked in the morning – not that that means anything if the employees “buy” up all the stock).
October 18, 2007 at 4:24 pm
I know its been discussed. But, it’s very frustrating going to the stores everyday and not finding anything. Then going on Ebay and see some guy selling the 2nd Walmart wave (Kori, Barney,etc) for $30 plus $10 shipping. And he has(had) 15 sets. Which means he came in and bought everyone. I know its supply and demand. But, Mattel and the stores should know how popular these are and either release more or fix the case counts to include more of the new releases. Right now a case has 1 of each of the new cars.
October 18, 2007 at 4:40 pm
I feel the pain as well. Last night I ran to Wal-Mart for some milk and checked the toys for Cars. A near middle-aged guy was loading up his cart with Andretti, etc. and I couldn’t believe it. My kids love these things and it’s tough to watch some weirdo in the middle of the night stocking up for his next auction. I swear I thought he was going to ask if I wanted to pay him $5 + s/h right there in the store. It just seems odd.
I guess we should take solice to know that these things will be out more and more as the weeks pass. I see RPM, Tex, etc all over now. The only way to slow down the auction people is to stop buying them that way.
On a side note, I wonder if Mattel thinks Oregon/Washington is part of Canada because we seem behind on the Cars line as well (unless middle-aged shelf stalker and his minions are just really fast at scooping anything new).
Better days ahead
October 18, 2007 at 5:07 pm
The employees at the stores in NorCal aren’t much help either. They don’t seem to know when they get them in or when they stock the shelves. They also don’t like to check the back for you either. Basically they say if they have it then it is out on the shelves already.
October 18, 2007 at 6:47 pm
What should I have done?
I made a WM run last night and encountered an older man with 5 cases of cars. He was digging through them and had about 20 of the newer releases plus a few Dale Jr’s, A Cartrip, Yeti and a Mario. I spoke to a Manager but he told me there was nothing he could do. I am going to call the corporate office like previously posted but what, if anything should I have said to this guy? According to the Manager, he’s in 7 nights a week. This would explain why it’s so hard to get ahold of these little cars.
EXTREMELY PEEVED!!
October 19, 2007 at 2:34 am
That’s pretty much what I suspected John, I’ve never seen it happen but you can see when somebody went through every one of them and left them all over the place. I think the same person hits every store around here. If I went to local stores to complete the collection, it would take forever to get every car which is precisely why I get them from FleaBay. I would loved to have tracked them all down myself but I simply don’t have the time.
I’m just glad I started collecting right at the beginning. My wife thinks I’m insane but my kids just like looking at the cars in the packaging. I’ve given then extras to open and play with.
If anyone is looking for a pretty cheap way to store your die-casts and display them at the same time, IKEA sells a really nice six foot tall 15″ x 15″glass case with four shelves, a hinged door and an option for a light kit on top for $59.
October 19, 2007 at 12:14 pm
Does anyone know a place that has acrylic cases for displaying single packages, groups of four, eight or more maybe? Maybe Noel’s display case is a better option. Any way we can see how it looks Noel?
(METROXING: I’ve actually eyed Noel’s suggestion at IKEA and it is a great suggestion at the best price … Johnny LIghtning sells display cases that hold 6 cars (they also sell larger ones) but it seems kind of spendy at around $6 – even before we hit the 70 CARS mark and I’m not sure CARS like Red (the Fire Engine) will fit … since it’s really made for 1:64 cars … there are other companies that sell plastic cases for a wall but not much cheaper than the JL versions though if you only have wall space as the IKEA case requires floor space, that might be your only option. Right now, I just have them on a bookcase (Ikea $39? I think
) but it might be time to switch to Noel’s suggestion … my only reason for not upgrading is I figured I would need to buy two as I’m sure to accidentially smash the glass while trying to put it together 
).
October 19, 2007 at 12:51 pm
With regards to those of you frustrated with the hoarders, i feel your pain. In the beginning i was actually one of those who drove around to all the stores within a 15 mile radius and found zero. During my ‘must have now’ phase 5 months ago i went and bought RPM#64, Bling Bling McQueen, Hydraulic Ramone for $6 on Craigslist. It was the only time i paid more than the $2.79 at WM. Now, you can find the same ones at WM, Target, and TRU. Moral of the story is that it eventually shows up.
October 19, 2007 at 3:04 pm
For those of you not having much luck with Dale, Bob, Mario and Darrell Mattel has shipped a limited number of U cases to WM stores. Our local WM received 1 Wed. and another nearby store showed 1 case in transit, which is probably a U case. Mattel has cancelled the V & W cases. Shipments should get back on track when the HWM1054-A cases ship out. These A cases are not scheduled to have a Dale but more won’t be far behind. U cases are scheduled to be the last of the pre-recall cases to be released. Everything should start to flow a little better in Nov. Different WM locations stock at different times depending on staffing situations. Don’t get crazy like the scalpers. You will eventually find what your looking for.
(METROXING: This sounds sane and rationale – we’ll have none of that around here!
just kidding!).
October 19, 2007 at 3:23 pm
does any body know where I could find the kissing version of flow and Ramone let me know, thank you very much for your help you guys are great…
(METROXING: Since, they are not as many on the shelf now, you might try eBay – prices should be pretty reasonable – most include a photo – just be sure and ask to confirm that the photo in the auction is of the item – a lot of sellers are lazy and just grab another photo).
October 19, 2007 at 5:06 pm
Hey guys, what I’ll do is upload a pic of the glass case to my website and post a link unless I can just add a markup tag and put the image directly in the post. Does the furom support HTML markup and what is the image tag?
Thanks
(METROXING: Unfortunately WordPress Comments are HTML for us, the admins only but I have updated the HOW TO COLLECT post with your great suggestion & some other options – thanks for the Ikea link).
October 19, 2007 at 5:07 pm
I found both versions of flo and ramone at Target months ago. I think it is completely random.
Our WM’s got a few T cases finally, so I got one Dale Jr and a Cutlass. So yes, they are coming. A month ago I couldn’t find a Yeti, Tex, RPM, etc because scalpers were eating them up. Now they are all over. Soon we’ll be complaining how there are so many Cartrip’s out there and we can’t find a turquoise ramone (I think he’s been every other color, right?)
October 19, 2007 at 5:09 pm
Please disregard the last post, I found it (the glass case) on IKEA’s website, the one shown has lighter wood for the top and bottom, I bought the dark brown / black version.
http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/10011055
(METROXING: I have updated the HOW TO COLLECT post with your great suggestion & some other options – thanks for the Ikea link).
October 20, 2007 at 12:16 am
So my count on individually different CARS released or to be released is 109 (110 w/ the FHH red wheels) singles, 19 individuals released in “movie moments” only (PT Flea, Mrs. The King, etc.) and 1 from playsets only (Rollin’ Bowling’ Mater…not counting Mack). That’s some cake ($$)!
I won’t address the packaging issue for COMPLETISTS. Holy cow! And who thinks when the Wal-Mart exclusive eight are released by other retailers they’ll come with the traditional blue nametag instead of the Wal-Mart red? That’ll be three Al Ofts please.
On the other hand I have found all eight Wal-Mart releases and 4 Toys ‘R’ Us Movie Moments exclusives here in Santa Clarita, CA. VERY Well stocked shelves. Have 49 of the 120 individuals so far – packaged one way or another or multiple times (two of each actually – one for the boy and one for dad
No cases thank you. Enjoying the hunt…
(METROXING: If you follow out checklist on EDITGRID, you can choose how you want to collect – the numbers reflect some CARS that are probably not actually out on the shelves like Rusty & Dusty but you get an idea of what your target shoudl be for the next few weeks … good luck!)
October 20, 2007 at 12:53 am
Ah geez, two from playsets…I forgot Bessie.
“So we’re gonna hitch you up to sweet Bessie and you’re gonna pull her nice”
Well, just another one to find.
(METROXING: As a purist, the criteria for this line is:
a) in scale (okay, mostly in scale – no diecast line is 100% accurate)
b) anything released on a card or in a set with other CARS (so Rollin’ Bowlin’ Mater makes the cut with the BJ box set).
c) mostly metal
Now, the blimp misses on two of the criteria but it was released on a CARD so it’s in.
The front cab portion of Mack makes the cut unofficially.
To me, Bessie (from the Mack playset) and Frank the Combine (from the Tractor Tipping Game) do not since they miss on all three criteria). If they even hit one of the criteria, I might let make a judgment call but zero for three is zero. IMHO).
October 20, 2007 at 5:22 am
I was wondering what you guys thought of all these “custom” Pixar Cars on eBay. It’s seems rediculous to me that someone would pay $50+ for a die cast that was opened, painted (badly in some cases) had the packaging altered with a cutout over the original, then badly “sealed” and to top it off, the have the Custom names in the wrong font.
I think one of the first ones I saw way back when was a Mater painted blue and a custom made hood was attached, of course they later released the Brand New Mater complete with two headlights and a hood.
The Frank knockoffs are OK as the character was actually in the movie and they seem to look pretty good, plus they are scaled nicely but a Black LM with fangs …… and people are lining up to pay for these. Maybe it’s just me but the variations are bordering on rediculous, a Taxi LM, a pirate version, a Secret Service car? Monster truck Maters, Ramones, and LM’s.
(METROXING: While I don’t check every custom, most of the ones I’ve seen look decent but yea, personally, I would not pay over $20 for a diecast (custom or not) but that’s just me. I think I’d be more inclined if the line had ended after 30 CARS and there might be one or two I’d want like the Apple CAR or the guy who used to do the pit crew and tractor trailer set – those would’ve been nice complements to my CARS collection IF THEY HAD STOPPED AT 30 but now, who knows where this will end? Now, if you love Bessie or Frank, it’s more likely we’ll never see those since retailers would not be particularly anxious to carry a $20-$30 combine or street paver (what Mattel would have to sell it for in scale) though Mattel might offer it online as a collector’s item … the bottom line is that some customs are art or close enough so it’s fun and whimsical to own essentially a one-of-a-kind … but yea, just like people can randomly set up shop at your local tourist attraction and call themselves an artist, you can too on eBay … so look and shop carefully but if you have to have it, you have to have it
).
October 21, 2007 at 5:18 am
Hello, im getting a bit worried as i have heard that the cars may not be coming over to europe anymore once the new cardbacks come out ‘the world of cars’. Has anyone heard any different as we have only just got Tex dinoco and RPM in the Uk?
(METROXING: Someone left a note saying they called Mattel and Mattel said they were cutting back on int’l shipments but then someone else reported seeing new items so I’m not sure …).
October 21, 2007 at 11:24 am
Hello All,
I have recently come across this web-site, and find it a solice to see all the fans like myself, who find themselves on a never ending quest for the holy grail. Fortunately, I have been able to add to my collection by finding the cars at the local box stores either via luck, or by patience. Only missing the Andretti, Cartrip, and the two new movie moments. I,like many others have perused Overpriced-bay just to keep up on what is coming out. However, since finding this site, I don’t think that will be necessary anymore.
I am posting a comment, to inquire into the general public thoughts as to how to get some of these cars out to those who need them. i.e. coasts, and especially our international friends. I live in the Midwest, and fortunately, have four 24/7 Walmarts within 15 miles of my house. Also have two TRU in the area, but these have been hit and miss.
I want to know how to get cars to the people that need them, without them getting gouged, especially in light of the fact that Christmas is coming up. I also want to make sure that cars are getting to those who don’t have them, rather than to the E-hoarders, who only try to drive the prices up on people who have no way of getting these cars due to Mattel’s slow process of distribution.
Like I said above, I have access to quite a few cars, except for case U, which does not seem to have hit the Midwest yet. Last week, saw my first Cutlas and Earnhardt, and bought one each for me and my son, as well as two for a woman in my neighborhood who has been looking for her kids for Christmas.
I have never bought or sold on ebay, and don’t have a paypal account, but can arrange for one. I also don’t have the means to go hoarde, but am concerned after looking at all the post here that people can’t get what they need. Any thoughts as to how I can help. I can generally get the individual cards for 2.97 – 4.99, and the movie moments for 7.88 – 10.99. Also have access to Target exclusives. Would be willing to arrange for sale for cars, but don’t know how to proceed. Would do ebay, with a buy-it now tag for a price a $1.00 or so above cost, but would be afraid that the scalpers would snatch this up, and prevent what I am trying to get accomplished. If we could set something up, maybe we can drive these stupid prices down, and more importantly, get cars to those who need.
Please post suggesstions……
October 21, 2007 at 12:01 pm
I like your idea Matt, but even if something was able to be set up let’s say even here, eventually somebody (scalpers) would figure it out and the car you just sold for $1.00 over retail would end up on eBay.
A trade network however would be more fair because you would be getting something of equal value (to you) for the one you traded. The problem is monitoring something like this and making sure people don’t keep yours and send you nothing.
October 21, 2007 at 1:49 pm
Just to let you know, the link on this page to order the Target Exclusive Dinoco 400 set now has the correct photo including the Orange colour Octain Gain instead of the incorrect yellow colour.
October 22, 2007 at 8:29 am
I’ll be honest, I can’t understand why people pay these silly prices on eBay for items. Maybe they get trapped in a bidding war, or maybe they have far too much expendable income to bother about it. There seems to be a lot of people out there willing to pay ridiculous prices for these items.
I’ll admit I did buy the first four Walmart exclusives on eBay the other week, but as there is no word when (or if!) they are likely to be released in the UK I looked for a good price – I paid $22+$10 postage which for me means £4 per car (including postage from US to the UK). I was very happy with that as they would be £3 each if they were available here in the UK.
I still look out for the others and hope to get a similar price on the other four Walmart cars but not seen anything close to that price yet. It is good that they are being sold as a set of four though as it keeps the postage lower, rather than buying then individually (and I have no idea how these people calculate the postage to the UK as there is such a wide range of prices!) I’m not even looking too much for the others (Dale, Darrell, Cutlass) as they still seem to be going for silly prices.
On a slightly different note about the ’scalpers’, I had a good chat with a woman who was working in a department store here in the UK about eBay prices, and the fact that essentially these cars are for kids. What she tends to do with new stock is only put out some of the cars and let people ask if there are particular ones they are after, then she can look out in the storeroom, Of course she would only give them the car they were after and not the whole box!! (And I guess if they looked liked scalpers she would say they didn’t have any!)
I like Matt’s idea of working out some network of selling the cars, although as already mentioned not sure how this would work out. My feeling would be for people to get in contact with each other on here and sell on to new ‘friends’. As a UK buyer I doubt there is much I could offer up for trade for the newer cars other than money!
I guess the search continues… (and here’s hoping that there are more cars due out in the UK!)
October 22, 2007 at 11:19 am
Matt,
If you see any extra Dale, Cutlass, Mario and Cartrips let me know. I check a Target & Walmart often and a TRU when I can. But, their is a lady who hits these stores every morning and scoops them up if she sees them. My son is a big Dale Jr fan.
zipbags@aol.com
Thanks!
October 22, 2007 at 1:31 pm
I was just at a Merv. and I saw 2 Dales. If I needed them I would have got another one. Keep looking. You will find Dale. I am going nuts trying to get Bob.
October 22, 2007 at 1:56 pm
I just found Yeti at a NorCal Walmart. This one had a new shipment in of the Yeti/Tongue/Tex etc boxes. I found at least three Yetis but bought only one. It has been months of searching for this one. I also was at a KMart. The just got in at least 6 boxes of the Q box which has Tongue but no Yeti. A very helpful employee opened a few for me, but they had none that I needed. I was hoping for Dale/Bob/Mario and Darrell. Still no more of the 2nd WM exclusives, only found the Kori last week and haven’t seen any of the others. Hopefully Dale/Mario etc will be in the next round. I am still waiting for those 4 to show up as well as the movie moments. I am definitetly holding out because the stores are starting to get a lot more Cars in, especially with the Christmas selling season starting next week.
October 22, 2007 at 1:58 pm
By the way, has anyone found Dale/Bob/Mario/Darrell/Mia & Tia or Mr and Mrs The King at Target in NorCal? They had newer cars when I was there last, but nothing that new.
(METROXING: Not much in CoCo where I am …)
October 22, 2007 at 2:38 pm
Matt,
What you suggest would be great for us true collectors , especially those of us who live in areas where EBay scalpers and store employee poachers are a real problem. But this would have to be done in a way that scalpers could not take advantage of. Definitely worth some more thought. I am in the SE with 8 WM within a 30 mile radius. Our closest WM put out 1 U case last Wed. then 2 T cases last night. None of the second 4 WM exc. yet but the store shows 540 Cars on order as do the other area stores. There seems to be very little pattern right now. There is some positive news. One of the areas worst scalpers was recently banned from the local Target after a nasty comfrontation with a Mgr. Everyone be patient as Mattel has plans to increase the number of new releases per case in 08. Collecting should be fun, (albeit expensive at times), not stressful.
October 22, 2007 at 3:19 pm
Bill,
Thanks for the info. Just curious….
-Where did you hear that they will be increasing the new releases per case?
-And do you know what happened with the scalper? It must be pretty bad to get banned.
(METROXING: What’s coming next?, just click on the link – that’s what we’re here for and free
)
October 22, 2007 at 3:26 pm
Another question. Has anyone seen that guy on ebay who is selling a list of current and upcoming cars? That lady who snatches up the cars got it. She said he sends you updates of what cars are coming out and which cases.
(METROXING: No need to pay for it – want a free checklist, or what’s coming next, just click on the links – that’s what we’re here for and free
)
October 22, 2007 at 3:37 pm
I wanted to let you all know that if you find a walmart employee in the toys section or a nice manager they might hold some in the back for you when they get them in. My son and I go in every morning and check and they hold them in the back for me to go through for the ones that I still need. (which is the new 4 walmart ones and the Mrs. King) They also told me that they have started to punch holes with a hole punch through some of the packages so that people that just want them for their kids to play with will be able to get them since it is no longer in MINT condition and ebayers wont buy them. It is actually a great idea and it is only in a few just to give people like us a chance!
I would also like to post a picture of the way that I am keeping my sons cars safe. He opens and plays with them and we kept them in a rubbermaid until I realized that with all the money I have been spending, I should come up with something better. Anyone who is interested in what to get email me and I will walk you through what I did or send a picture to help you out. But it is only for opened cars.
October 22, 2007 at 3:43 pm
I want to know how the online dealers or ebayers get cases before the stores do. I understand that they are probably ordering direct from the Mattel, but so are the stores and in greater volume. So why do they get first dibs? Why aren’t the same cases appearing in stores at the same time?
(METROXING: If you live near where the freight gets offloaded from ships (here at Terminal Island in Long Beach for the West Coast), you can simply go down to the docks and pick up your freight (you do have to order in large enough quantity) – that pretty much explains 99% of the instances where a “small” seller can get items onto eBay faster than anyone else. For retailers, the containers generally have to go to a warehouse where the shipments are broken down and re-distributed. Only in some rare instance would an entire container get placed on the back of a semi and driven directly to the store. So, there is a lag depending on the store and the distance from the loading docks … and of course, the laziness, incompotence or just plain randomness of what gets put out once it arrives at the backroom. During the holidays, it is like a dozen UPS trucks threw up – you will literally have thousands of boxes arriving – managers try and figure what items are seasonal or being promoed that week and get those out – plus any high margin items are sorted out. Unfortunately, toys don’t always make the cut. I think the whole WM exclusive pallet thing is indicative of how smooth/un-smooth the process is …).
October 22, 2007 at 4:47 pm
Where is the link to the those 2 display cases shown above? The gas pump one is great.
(METROXING: If you follow the link to our HOW TO COLLECT post, it’s there or for you can click here).
October 22, 2007 at 7:13 pm
Bill
the guy you are talking about that got banned from target I wonder if it is the same scalper that I know of? I’m not sure if I should really go into name’s on here but do you know if his name starts with a C? And specking of target I found the dinco 400 I was so happy and so was my son I wanted to save them for Christmas but the little turkey saw them before I did I wasn’t even looking for it because I thought there was like no way I could find it yet in this area especially
October 22, 2007 at 10:21 pm
Did anyone else notice that rims on the Andretti die-cast are (completely) the wrong color? Instead of red, they are a light golden brown.
The pictures of the pre release show red ones (ugh).
October 22, 2007 at 10:36 pm
In an earlier post, I mentioned a set of cards that were given to projectionists in the theaters that were showing the Cars premier.
I scanned them and uploaded them to imageshack if anyone wants to see them. Here are the links.
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/9343/backzg5.jpg
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5677/frontyh3.jpg
TIZMANIAN: Wow! That is very cool! Thanks so much for the scans and sharing with all of TwoADay’s readers. I wondered what those things looked like and now I know.
October 23, 2007 at 12:20 am
I love this site…I check it every morning! I am from so cal and have been trying to get dale, cartrip, andretti and cutlass for weeks! I read that someone picked some up from mervyns so i just went and found dale..thanks steve! By the way, does anyone know if WM in so cal released the new 4 yet? I have had sick kids for days and was unable to check for the last few days!
(METROXING: Doesn’t seem like it – haven’t heard reports from SoCal but someone from Fresno has seen them … though should you be going outside these next few days
).
October 23, 2007 at 4:10 am
Hi, I live in Oz and have collected all the cars up until the wave with Bling McQueen, Tex, Ferarri etc.
Cuz i don’t have any money, my mum buys me cars, but she says she’ll only buy the ones that are in my local shops (which means i won’t get any Walmart exlusives)
And I was just wondering if any of the new wave cars (like fred and bob cutless etc) will be released in Australia.
Thanks for your time
(METROXING: The WM CARS are all scheduled to be released next year as part of the “regular” series. As for international shipments, we’ve heard lots of different things and we’re not sure if it applies everywhere or if it’s all correct. It wouldn’t hurt to call Mattel in AUS and see what they have to say and put in your opinion).
October 23, 2007 at 4:24 am
Are you sure Barny Stormin’ is a Walmart exclusive. Because I walked into Target the other day and saw a man buying Barney, yet there are no Walmarts in Oz. Unless of course he came from another countrie and just thought of walking around in a store with it.
October 23, 2007 at 4:29 am
harry, i think the walmart exlcusives will be released for general release next year.
i am lucky in that a friend in the USA managed to score them and the TRU ones for me, so thats awesome.
October 23, 2007 at 5:14 am
Thanks Charlie.
I just found out what the Mack that can send McQueen flying out of him, it’s called ‘Lightning McQueen Cars Runaway Racer’. I found it on the Cars website, it’s at this link http://disneyshopping.go.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DSIProductDisplay?catalogId=10002&storeId=10051&productId=1209906&langId=-1&categoryId=15000
Hope this helps
October 23, 2007 at 8:17 am
Harry B and Charlie
The Mack truck you are talking about just to let you know the Lightning Mcqueen is plastic in the set!!!
October 23, 2007 at 9:15 am
Talk about a tease. The Toys R Us website has the Dale and Mario cars listed..but out of stock. So I put my email address down to be notified when it was going to be in stock. I was online a few minutes ago when I got an email saying Mario was in stock. I immediately followed the link to the item and it was still not in stock.
(METROXING: I can top that
… I’ve actually put things into my basket, gone to check out and it was gone … son of a *************** ).
October 23, 2007 at 10:01 am
I was just wondering where to buy the new cars because I know alot of the new ones have been exclusives. I just found the dinoco 400 yesterday by chance in Target,but it of course is a Target exclusive. How do you know where to look for each of the new cars?
(METROXING: Well, this crazy hot, hot line is like no other – managing to sustain a near frenzy level for new releases for well over 16 months and NO END in sight! We have put together a little buying guide that might be of use and what to expect in the next few months and in 2008 … a Checklist? Check.- hope that helps!)
October 23, 2007 at 2:40 pm
Tina,
Now if this Target would get rid of its employee poachers, customers might actually get to buy some NEW Cars in the valley.
October 23, 2007 at 3:22 pm
Alexis Stead
I have not seen the 2nd set of 4 but I have talked to some WM EMPS who have seen them. Now that I think of it my friend saw the pace car last week. Where in So Ca are you? I want to win the car lottery again its been awhile.
October 23, 2007 at 5:19 pm
I just went to Wal-Mart and to my surprise they actually had a Ghostlight Ramone, the Ferarri, and Cactus McQueen in stock.
The rest were common cars you can find just about anywhere. If you guys are serious about trading cars, I’ll start picking up any of the hard to find ones for anyone who wants them or would like to trade.
I am going to Target on the way home to see what they have. If there are Dinoco 400 sets, I’ll grab a couple for anyone who is having a hard time getting them. The reason why I went to Wal-Mart is they sometimes have Wii’s. Today they did, and they only allow one per day per customer. I thought it would be a good idea to grab one now before I’m forced to pay eBay prices with the holidays coming.
Too bad they wont stop scaplers from buying cart fulls of die-casts.
October 23, 2007 at 7:58 pm
One of our local Wal-Marts finally received the second set of exclusives. The interesting thing is they’ve started putting green price tag stickers on all of the packs. My kids open a set and we keep one un-opened. I like the idea of stopping scalpers, but not at the expense of the collectors that don’t hoard everything once they hit the shelves.
Now just waiting for the U boxes to start here in OR/WA. If the second set of WM exclusives are here, they should be everywhere this week I’d bet.
October 24, 2007 at 12:07 am
My mom was shopping near Philadelphia and asked a toys r us clerk about the new cars (bob, dale,etc.) The clerk chuckled and said, “Oh, the dealers get those cases before they even get out onto the floor. They take the whole case and don’t even open it up before they leave.” I had worked at that toys r us many years ago and I know there were policies against things like that happening. So I asked a friend of mine (whose sister is a TRU manager) about it and she said that her sister won’t allow her employees to sell unopened cases, but she knows that there are other stores that do it.
It’s hard to be patient as the holidays are arriving and many of us are remembering what it was like last year. Hang in there, my mom went to her local Wal-Mart and found Bob, Dale, Darrell, and Mario.
Definitely talk to store managers. My brother found out that a Wal-Mart manager decided to put the new cars in his office when they open the cases and he puts a set of the four out on the floor every few hours so scalpers can’t scoop them all up.
October 24, 2007 at 12:10 am
Steve…I live in the Whittier area of so cal…a little far from you I think! I have decided to start going to wm every morning before work so I don’t miss the second wave of cars…I just lucked into a second set of mia/tia and king/mrs king and couldn’t resist buying them just because I felt lucky enough to find them, even though I really don’t need them…pretty sad, I know! I have the fever though
October 24, 2007 at 3:21 am
Yea!
I wwnt to TRU today and found Bob, Darrell, Bug faced McQueen and Dinoco Helicopter (plastic)
I kind of think Mattel are over doing themself with all these cars, but thats just my opinion
October 24, 2007 at 3:23 am
I wen’t to a few stores looking for Red rimmed HH but could only find white ones.
Is this a stocking error, or something else?
(METROXING: They must be cleaning out the back room …).
October 24, 2007 at 3:26 am
Tina
Thanks for the tip. Do you think it would be worth buying or should i leave it?
October 24, 2007 at 4:41 am
you are welcome, harry.
im loving that runaway mcqueen set… how does it work? does anyone know? bit expensive for me right now, darn it. but ive got 2 macks, dont really need 3!
October 24, 2007 at 5:35 am
Charlie,
I love it too.
I think it works simalar to the hotwheels turbo balster, where you push the car into the blaster platform (where on the other side is a large spring)so when you push the car onto the platform it pushes the spring back, and when you push the button, it releases the spring send the car flying.
October 24, 2007 at 8:06 am
Hi
In stores here we have hundreds of orginal cars on the the shelfs but none of new realised ones was only able to buy rpm64 the other day for my son. Is there any good websites anyne can recommend to buy from, and ship to UK?
(METROXING: The problem is that most larger retailer stores are usually only granted limited distribution rights (generally limited to the US) and while someone like Mattel is not really going to punish WM, the hassles of filing out customs and taxes, etc … is generally enough also to dissaude them. RPM should not be too difficult to find – have you tried Amazon or Amazon UK and the “smaller” sellers? Other than eBay? Hope that helps).
October 24, 2007 at 8:39 am
Harry
I did not keep it I took it back my son did not like it eighter, But it’s up to you you could alway’s get it keep your reciept and if you dont like it return it they had no problem taken mine back after I opened it I just told them that I thought the cars were diecast and they weren’t! I got it a target
October 24, 2007 at 11:42 am
I am bummed. Again I missed a Walmart shipment of the new cars (Cartrip, Mario). But, I went to TRU and of course it was picked clean. But, I looked on the shelf and found a Dale Jr!
October 24, 2007 at 9:07 pm
Target was picked clean too. Almost every single car was a Boost. They had pegs loaded with Mike / Sulley and Buzz / Woody Movie Moments and nothing else.
October 24, 2007 at 9:45 pm
One more thing, the Rusty and Dusty MM packs just started popping up, I noticed there is now a Luigi / Ferrari set as well. I’m waiting until the holidays are over to buy them or hopefully find them at an actual store.
(METROXING: Yea, if previous MM sets are any indication, we should be AWASH with them in a few months).
October 24, 2007 at 9:59 pm
I have a question for those here. I have Curio shop that I gave my son months ago. It’s open, but not damaged. He hardly plays with the sets, just the cars. Well I was on Ebay and I noticed the set sells for a lot of money. An open one like mine is already at $70 with 30 minutes left. So I have two questions. First question…Is their any rumors of the Curio set being re-released? And if you had the set and your kid hardly played with it. Would you sell it?
On a side note. After missing a bunch of the new cars again at WM. I had to go tonight to pick up a gift for my daughter. Decided to take a quick glance and was surprised to see Dale Jr, Bob Cutlass and Mario Andretti.
(METROXING: Well, the Curio Shop is the ONLY one not readily available right now (the others are all available at one retailer) and so the eBay price reflects that … it’s unlikely to be re-released but Flo’s being re-released was a minor miracle (in toy collecting-dom, it’s a major miracle) … so unless you are really attached to it or you have the others and don’t want to break up a set – as long as you have the box, you should be able to fetch a profit – if you don’t have the box, you can still probably still make a profit since if someone wants a complete town set, they’ll need the Curio Shop … on the other hand, you could pack it up to wait and see … if mattel released more town sets, that would only make Curio Shop more valuable as it drives some collectors insane not to be say ‘it’s compete, I have everything,’
So my answer is a definite ‘maybe.’ Remember Flo got up to $180 … and good day collecting!)
October 24, 2007 at 10:03 pm
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October 25, 2007 at 1:41 am
Alexis
I am in Ontario so I am not to far from you. I wish I could go to WM every morn. The only one i pass never has anything new like others I have been so. I have gone a few times on the way to work but it just bummed me out. I am just tired of seeing the same things all the time. You are lucky you found what you did. I have not seen those at any WM around here.
October 25, 2007 at 2:23 am
I’ve heard a few rumours that there is going to be a Tar McQueen, Mini and Van, the minivan that overtook Mack when he was pulling in to the service station, a Flash McQueen with a determined face (apparently only avalible in Thialand?) and the Screamin’ Banshee.
Are these rumours true?
(METROXING: If you follow our main link page, you’ll see everything coming out in 2008 that’s sceheduled for now including: Tar McQueen, Mini & Van. Have not heard anything about a “flash” McQueen or any exclusive just for Thailand – honestly, that seems unlikely Thailand would get an exclusive – perhaps it’s something along the lines that Fillmore is “Bully” in some parts of Europe though the CAR is the same … Screaming Banshee is just too much metal (see our post on 2008 & 2009 & Beyond) from link above – not just for Mattel but retailers wouldn’t want to carry it in scale. Anything is possible but not likely right now since the regular sized are selling so well …).
October 25, 2007 at 3:58 am
I would love to see the minivan and the Screamin Banshee, I’m a little tired of the McQueen variations as a lot of them are from the same cast.
The Ramone variations have finally been exhausted (I think).
I did see a 1:24 scale DJ that is supposed to be coming in 2008. I have the Mater and LM 1:24’s already. I bought those at Value City right when the movie came out. I hope it’s not plastic like the helicopter and Lightning Storm McQueen.
Here is the link:
http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/gallery/v/sdcc_2007/mattel/mattel2/Cars/DSC09098.JPG.html
(METROXING: I would buy a 1:24 DJ if I could plug in my iPod, the mini CD on DJ would spin, and the car would pulse to the beat of my MP3’s … BTW, have you missed our listing of 2008 releases along with photos?)
October 25, 2007 at 4:41 am
Thanks Noel.
Yes the McQueens are makin’ me go nuts!
I’m pretty sure that if theres going to be a Tar McQueen that it will look like cactus McQueen with the cactus’s painted black
October 25, 2007 at 4:58 am
That link I posted shows pretty much everything that is currently avalable and a lot of the future Piston Cup Cars. I came across that site months ago and bookmarked it.
At first I thought it was a bunch of custom made cars, then I realized it was Mattel showing off the future releases. The Andretti has red rims in those pictures, the store version has brown-gold ones.
I think some of those were one-offs that would be submitted for production. By far the best glimpse of what’s coming though.
October 25, 2007 at 5:51 am
i like the ramone repaints, simply cos he is a car painter, and his own best customer, lol. im big into custom paint jobs, so thats why i like ramone so much. mcqueen… yeh, thats getting old now.
October 25, 2007 at 9:19 am
Good news for those still looking for Mario, Cartrip, etc. I was in WM again and they got more boxes of the cars. And they had a few of the above plus Jr and Cutlass. I think the the stores are finally getting the post-lead scare shipments back in. Still haven’t seen the WM exclusive wave 2 and the newer 2-packs (Rusty & Dusty). But, I think everyone will start seeing the cars more frequently.
October 25, 2007 at 10:34 am
I found 2 helicopters yesterday at TRU! The kids already opened them and I took a look at it! I Love THIS one. I think it is the best one yet. Very well done. If you aren’t able to get anything else, find the helicopter! It is well worth the search!
October 25, 2007 at 3:10 pm
I checked Walmart today, nothing new. I went to TRU and saw two guys each holding a Bob Cutlass. So I searched all over and didn’t find another Bob or Dale. Then I asked an employee who had the back room person check for me. They had the T case, brought the whole thing out, it had at least 2 Dales in it and at least one Bob. So I got my Dale and Bob today. They are finally in NorCal. Target had the Dinaco 400 set but that was it, all of the other cars were mostly Mater. Still need to find Mario and Darrell as well as the latest Walmart exclusives & latest Movie Moments. But I think they will be arriving soon.
October 25, 2007 at 6:55 pm
I talked to a WM emp today and he said he was going to start holding boxes back since all of the collectors completely buy out everything in the mornings…if what he says is true, then I may have a chance to get Mario, Bob or Cartrip! This is the first WM emp I have encountered here in so cal who has gone out of his way to check for me, so maybe I will have some luck! But I will probably continue going in every morning on my way to work, just in case he forgets!
An emp at a local ToysRUs said that if you call on the day after they get a new shipment in and IF they have any cars you need, then they can hold the cars until the store closes that day…I wonder if this is true? I guess I’ll try it and let you guys know!
Steve– Since you are so close, I will let you know as soon as my WMs start carrying the new 4…I can try to pick up extras if you haven’t found them by then…let me know!
October 26, 2007 at 1:27 am
I am a Wal-mart employee near Kansas City, Mo. I am an ICS team member. First, I am trying to collect the diecast cars for my two year old grandson and I have problems getting them.
Second, we have collectors that come in every day to our store and we are not allowed to do any “favors” for them, most of the time we want them to go away. We have even asked some of them to leave. Info for all: If a WM employee gets caught hiding or holding back merchandise for anyone they can be fired on the spot. This is a WM policy. If you know of a employee that is holding for collectors- report them! Besides myself there are others at my store (including mgrs) that collect various toys and we have to wait and watch for them like everyone else. If I had the UPCs for upcoming cars I would look them up for a customer but the handhelds can only tell if the item is on order, in the warehouse, or on the way. It can not tell you when it will arrive in the store, if an employee tells you a certain day-they are only guessing. They can do an item locator for other stores and tell you what stores are suppost to have the item (they can only do this if they have the program under their name, not all employees can or know how) this might help you find another store to go to -they will need the UPC for the item. I want you all to know that there are WM employees that would love to help the regular customer out but many times are hands are tied- help a customer or loose our jobs and most of us need our jobs. We know many of the collectors but new ones come in every day. So, this grandma is working daily with the freight at WM but waiting and searching just like you. Thanks for all the info I have received from your comments.
PS… displays maybe gone but watch the shelves for the latest cars, they are there.
October 26, 2007 at 10:08 am
I go to a local WM. Me and this other woman go almost daily looking for the new cars. We have met a nice WM employee who works in the toy dept. She is very nice about everything. She will go in the back and see if any boxes came in. She goes out of her way to help. She appreciates that we are nice to her. She told us their is one collector/scalper who comes in all the time and is nasty to her…”Where are the new cars?!?” And even if she knows they have more in the back. Won’t bring them out for him because he is mean and a scalper.
October 27, 2007 at 7:33 pm
Alexis– forsure! Let me know and I will get to that WM asap.
As for me getting or seeing anything new I have just been waitting and popping in stores when I am near one. Still need bob and the 2nd WM EX.
October 28, 2007 at 8:29 am
Having collected my six code numbers, I can’t find the websight where I can input them to claim my free car (Nitroade).
Carstoys appears five times in my search but not have this promotion. Can you help?
(METROXING: Website is towards end of this post on the cardbacks).
October 29, 2007 at 2:29 am
AAAAARRRR!
When are any of the stores near me going to restock?
I’ve been to TRU 7 days in a row, and they haven’t restocked once!
Why torture me lord?
I just went on a website advertising cars, and everycar is 12.95. I looked at the FHH, and FHH white rims is 12.95, but Red rimmed is 18.95, whats up with that?
October 29, 2007 at 2:34 am
Hamm, my brother managed to stick a 5c piece into it. Do you reckon i should,
A) Somehow figure out a way to get it out
B) Try the traditional piggy bank open trick, smash it on the table or
C) buy a new one
If i don’t get it out it would never be the same
If you like a) please post a way to help
(METROXING: You might try shaking it vigorously? Since there’s not much space, the odds are not too shabby, you might hit it just right? I hope your brother is younger than 5 – if not, he owns ouy a new HAMM. Charge him a $4.99 service fee just like a real bank
)
October 29, 2007 at 2:36 am
Has anyone seen the WM cars display that is nothing more than a iron cage filled with Cars? I live near 4 WM’s and 2 of them have these cages filled with what has to be 200-400 cars. Very difficult to look through unless you want to take empty shopping carts and just start dumping them in to see what is at bottom.
They are full of all newer release; yeti, tongue, bug mouth and the WM Exclusives wave 1. I found 7 Bob cutlass yesterday, but no Dale, Mario or Cartips. Guessing they were there though as they are in U Case with Cutlass.
Ha sanyone else seen this at any other WM’s. Kids and I about fell over when we saw this and dug in them like it was an Easter egg hunt!!
(METROXING: They fill them with DVD’s here – hope you’re not collecting MINT ON CARD
)
October 29, 2007 at 2:39 am
Have you heard of a mack which is like the mack transporter, but has little compartments. I’ll send you the link
http://disneyshopping.go.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/DSIProductDisplay?catalogId=10002&storeId=10051&productId=1206161&langId=-1&categoryId=15056&LSID=bkfhVl41SOU-gXPiA%2Az4y3x%2A%2FcUFxzB4kA
(METROXING: The Disney Store had two CAR lines, a 1:64 line that was not very detailed and a 1:50ish “figurine” line. I think the one holds the Disney 1:64 line and it’s been out a a while but it’s definitely not part of the Mattel line).
October 29, 2007 at 2:40 am
I live nowhere near a Walm-mart, so no, sorry.
October 29, 2007 at 11:52 am
I hope this cage thing does not catch on with WM. It makes it hard on those of us trying to find Mint condition Cars. The factory makes it hard enough! Oh well, I guess thats part of the “fun” of it all. And if you do the EBay thing be careful! Some EBay sellers have NO IDEA what Mint Condition means
October 29, 2007 at 1:00 pm
I live in MN and just picked up my final 2 of the first 4 Walmart Exclusives. No sign here of the 2nd set yet, but it looked like they just re-stocked today. Plenty of Cactus McQueens, Ghostlight Ramones to choose from. A few T.J.s and I think I grabbed the last Al Loft from a Walmart near my work.
Like many here, I’m an obsessive parent who’s only child’s first Theater experience was Cars. Who knew what we we’re getting ourselves into when my wife and I decided to try and collect ALL the cars for him! We refuse to pay extra online for the cars and praise Mattel for not making these things limited run. Patience and a few lunchtime trips to Walmart and Target have served us well.
Anyway, no sign yet of Jr., Cutlas, Cartrip, Mia & Tia, Mr. & Mrs. King, the Rusteze Bros or Fred here in fly over country. Please post if you have seen otherwise.
October 29, 2007 at 1:25 pm
Fred won’t be out until Nov. You can tell this because no one has them on Ebay yet. Rusty & Dusty are out. And they are getting more plentiful on Ebay. So we can assume they will start becoming more widespread.
October 29, 2007 at 1:41 pm
I checked my local WMs in Norcal today. The first one had one Kori so I knew they had the other three in, I just couldn’t find any more. They must have gotten them in yesterday. I keep missing them by a day. I asked an employee if they have anymore in the back and she said they put them right out and that there weren’t anymore back there. At the other WM, still no signs of the 2nd exclusives and I got the same response there as well regarding Cars in the back. I can’t get any help from a WM employee. The TRU ones last week were much more helpful and actually looked in the back for me. Also no signs of the new movie moments, just all the old ones. I will be looking again Thurs in case they are getting ready for Christmas that day and again on Sunday since that seems to be the day the WM is stocking them.
October 29, 2007 at 9:26 pm
I’m here in so cal and apparently my three local WMs put out the new ones this morning…but unlike the last wave, they had very limited numbers of each. The woman I asked this morning said that there were like only 6 barneys and 8 or 10 each of the other 3! What happened? I was hoping for another big cardboard display so the collectors wouldn’t buy them all!
Fortunately, when I called my 3rd WM to check if they had received any, an emp from sporting goods said she found the Pace car and Kori and could hold them for me for one hour. When I got there, she had managed to find a complete set of all four for me, plus another set minus barney. YAY!!!!
Steve, if you are interested in the second set (without Barney), maybe Metroxing can send me your email and I will hold onto them for you or they can go ahead and send you my email! Still working on the extra Barney and CANNOT find Mario, Cartrip or Bob yet…maybe we will get those wire cages here soon?
October 30, 2007 at 1:02 pm
I just wanted to let you all know (particularly UK buyers) that there should be more Cars due out in the UK soon.
The UK website http://www.carstoys.co.uk now lists all the single Cars including released in the US (prior to World of Cars) including Yeti, Dale, Cartrip, Bug-Mouth, Fred and Dinoco Helicopter – it is actually quite a nice website for the kids! One thing I did notice was that Darrell Cartrip is simply referred to as Cartrip – not sure if there is any reason for this.
I have also spoken to Mattel today who have confirmed that there will be new ‘waves’ that continue to come out in the UK. So if like me you were searching eBay for some of these start checking the local stores again soon and pay the usual retail prices!
The actual reason for the call to Mattel was to ask when the ‘collector’s car’ (ordered from the six stickers) would be delivered and I was told these are still being processed and we should get it soon. They did confirm what has already been mentioned (I think on these pages) that the car would indeed be Vinyl Toupee.
I’ve also just ordered the second set of Wal-Mart cars from a seller on eBay. I paid $18.50+$11 postage which works out at £3.70 per car (including postage). If anyone in the UK is looking to get these on eBay my advice is set a price you want to pay (mine was $32 including postage) and keep looking and bidding!
October 30, 2007 at 1:59 pm
Are people crazy?!? I was just on ebay. And some people have bids from $40 to $60 for the Rusty & Dusty 2-pack. In a few weeks these will be in the stores or at least be much less. It’s not like these are limited releases. It’s people like that who are making it harder to find new releases because the scalpers know people will pay them. And I have no problem buying off of ebay. I actually got the WM wave 2 from someone. But, only paid $20 after shipping. A few weeks ago they were selling the wave 2 for over $50. Yikes!!!
October 30, 2007 at 5:53 pm
I saw the Rusty and Dusty pricing as well. I’m not that crazy, this time around I’ll check the local Wal Mart and Target.
I also need the Luigi and Ferrari F430 MM set but anyone would be smart to wait until after Christmas to buy them on eBay if you can’t find them in stores.
October 30, 2007 at 7:47 pm
Hi got the second wave of Wal Mart car’s today in Hickory NC!!!! Barney is so cool mostly plastic but still cool!!!!!
October 30, 2007 at 10:25 pm
FYI, KB Toys has the Rollin’ Bowlin’ Mater set on sale for $14.99 on its website and it says they are still in stock. http://www.kbtoys.com
October 30, 2007 at 10:52 pm
Alexis
Yeah! I would love those ones even if its missing Barney. my email is volcombug@verizon.net email me and we can work something out. I have Dale, cartrip, and mario. I am working on getting Bob.
October 31, 2007 at 2:41 pm
Well I picked up Rollin’ Bowlin’ Mater today and the RR Hudson. Needless to say I am feelin’ pretty dang good today.
October 31, 2007 at 2:46 pm
galaia2004
I noticed in your post, about the collectors car in which you recieve after sending in the stickers? Is that just a UK release? I don’t recall seeing those on packages here in the US, unless I missed it?
(METROXING: Yes, UK only. The CAR is Vinyl Toupee – it comes in a plastic bag and a poster).
October 31, 2007 at 2:51 pm
Hey there everyone! I picked up the pit crew hudson hornet, and the fillmore! And the Rusty Dusty!!!!! Keep looking they are coming!!!!
(METROXING: Out in the open like a normal customer – on a store shelf? Wow, freaky!
)
October 31, 2007 at 3:41 pm
I think i’ll just buy another 3 cars I’ve alreday got to get the rest of the codes I need!
Is it really Vinyl Toupee?
(METROXING: I’m not in the UK but others seem to have confirmed it and I think there are some eBay auctions up).
October 31, 2007 at 7:40 pm
yes it is Vinyl Toupee & you get a poster as well.
I got my one a couple of days ago.
I don’t know why they did not put it on a card??
(METROXING: Much, much cheaper … at least you got a poster. Many ‘mail aways” just come in plastic bag).
November 1, 2007 at 1:57 pm
What is the best way to protect/preserve the cars on card (unopened)? I have been placing them in 1 Gallon Ziploc freezer bags. I know it is best to keep them in a cool, dry climate, out of sunlight. Will the freezer bags help or hurt?
(METROXING: Well, it depends on how long you plan on holding to them. I would say 1-3 years is not a problem but I would imagine both plastics will start to give off particles/vapors and eventually they might meld together since the ziploc is not really menat to last for more than a few months or even more than 1 use. Of course, the plastic blister card will eventually yellow also – most long term collectors prefer the plastic cases where the plastic is harder. Of course, no one is quite certain as most people have not really saved toys as real archival things until the mid 1980’s. If you live in a humid place or where temperatures will change greatly from season to season, make sure you store it in a place that is mostly constant … for instance, humidity will shorten the lifespan of the cardboard card … I think as long as you keep it in a reasonable protected state, my collectors 10-20 years from now will understand some degredation as it’s just plastic & cardboard … and that you’re not going to build a nitrogen or argon chamber for these … though what a fun experiment!
).
November 1, 2007 at 2:19 pm
Kristen,
Where did you find the new cars? And what state are you in?
November 1, 2007 at 4:38 pm
Hi Guys,
I am from the UK but working in VA until the 9th Nov. Anybody got any ideas on where I can get my hands on the newest cars. I have been doing the rounds of Walmart, Target TRU. Are Walmart supercentres better bets…I am near the Reston area but am willing to travel around a bit if it means I am successful……
(METROXING: And the answer is yes … and no … and sometimes … as you noticed in your search, it’s hard to tell … there will be some stores with hundreds of them and another store 5 miles with nothing. Be sure to go online and use their store locator feature. It also doesn’t hurt to call though since each WM is a representation of each individual communities, you really should visit each one to marvel at the diversity in design, local motifs and fauna … and okay, I’m lying. Though they are apparently switching from MCDONALD’S TO SUBWAY restaurants so it some WM’s will seem less greasy when you walk in … otherwise, enjoy your American tour of WM and TRU!)
November 2, 2007 at 2:27 am
I noticed that the carstoy uk website hasn’t posted snot rod, flo, new mater and other cars
November 2, 2007 at 10:41 am
Todd,
I found all the new cars at TRU and I am in Southern California. Ventura County area. I will go again today and check for others!
November 2, 2007 at 9:54 pm
I love this site. I can’t believe it took me this long to find it.
I happened to go into my local WM in SE Pennsylvania today and bought Ghostlight Ramone, Kori, Pace Car, Barney, Bruiser, Al Oft, Mia/Tia, and Mr./Mrs. The King. I am definitely feeling good!
My dad also bought Kori, Pace Car, and Leak Less and trashed the receipt. I already have those, so if anyone wants to pay the postage I am more than willing to part with them. He paid $3 each for them. Considering the cost of gas these days I would be happy to put them on the market (not the auction block!)
(METROXING: Welcome to the site – don’t forget to check our other posts so you know what’s coming … good luck with selling the others …).
November 2, 2007 at 10:41 pm
That was a great find to get Mia & Tia and Mr. & Mrs The King at WM. I need 2 each of those but all of our area WM are so overstocked with the “Old” Movie Moments they are not getting any of the new ones.
November 3, 2007 at 12:50 am
I got tounge McQueen today. It’s a bit wierd though, ‘coz the only difference is they’ve added a different mouth part, litteratly. It’s the same mould with another thing added on.
I also bought the Mega Mack playset, but when i opened it, Bessie was Gone. GRRRRR!
Does anyone have a picture of the Wal mart truck in the Wal mart Commercial for cars, or does anyone know where i can watch it.
November 3, 2007 at 1:24 am
Does anyone know a good place to find the yeti? I’ve been searching for ages. I got my friend that lives in Sydney searching, one in WA searching, 1 in Tas searching but none can find it. Plz help
November 3, 2007 at 7:10 am
Hi, can anyone help I live in the U.K and my sons have asked me for pit crew hudson hornet, fillmore, Rusty Dusty and most of all fred for chrismas but they are asking far too much money on ebay and I cant afford them. If anyone lives anywhere where these are a sensible price and wouldn’t mind sending me them, I’d greatly appreciate it. I will pay for postage and any other cost that you maybe out in doing so. I do have paypal. Any Santa’s helpers out there???
November 3, 2007 at 9:45 am
My son and I are going to make my “Cars rounds” today. I will keep my eye out for you both, Lawrence and Harry B.
I will post again today with all my findings.
November 3, 2007 at 11:39 am
I just returned from 4 different stores. No new cars. Sorry, guys. I will certainly keep looking for myself, so it is no trouble to be a “Santa’s Helper” for someone else.
But, for anyone near Upper Chichester, PA, the Rt. 322 Wal Mart is absolutely loaded with Kori, TJ, Barnel, Al Oft, Pace Car, GL Ramone, Cactus, and Bruiser, which I think are all WM exclusives. Either no scalpers here or they took the week off. Those cars have been there all week according to a store emp.
November 3, 2007 at 11:57 am
Andrea thank you for taking the time to look for me you have been a great helper much appreciate
November 3, 2007 at 12:11 pm
Harry,
shoot me an email at gbill393@yahoo.com. I can help you out with a yeti. I’ve seen quite a few at our KB Toys here in TX.
Greg
November 3, 2007 at 12:21 pm
TRU had the new World of Cars set in today in OR. Had an extra dinoco mcqueen rather than an extra helicopter though, so I’ll be hiding that from the kids until I have one for each
I’m still in search of the mario and cartrip supercharged, no U cases in the area yet. Anyone know a way to get the old original dessert cards other than ebay?
TRU online now lists Cartrip as well, but it’s under Darnell. Of course, it’s ‘temporarily unavailable online’.
(METROXING: There are some reports small stores in dusty towns on Route 66 still have the desert backs but I still doubt you can complete a collection – eBay looks like the only way to go. Depending on where you live, you can also check out collector shows but will pricing be cheaper than eBay? – hard to say …).
November 3, 2007 at 10:10 pm
Andrea
thank you for searching.
Greg
Ok, I’ll send you an email soon, but my Email is down at the moment.
November 4, 2007 at 4:57 am
I made a custom Govenertoday. It looks awsome
November 4, 2007 at 5:28 am
Brush
I’ve been seeing quite a few desert bckgrounds now.
Found one of Dinoco McQueen, one of Sally and one Lizzy
(METROXING: There is an ART OF CARS book …)
November 4, 2007 at 6:44 pm
I noticed in Disney Store today (UK) that they now have a Programmable Mack available. This is similar in size to the Bachelor Pad Mack and allows Mack to be programmed to move about.
The item is clearly labelled as a Disney Store exclusive and I would assume this is also available in the US but I’ve not seen anyone mention it here.
The item details from the UK site are here:
http://disneystore-shopping.disney.co.uk/ProdDetails.aspx?id=31081
(METROXING: Is this Mack with 15 CARS with Mattel CARS or the Disney Store 1:64 CARS? Might require an actual in-store visit?).
November 4, 2007 at 10:21 pm
galaia2004
Oh no that is so not here yet if it is I’ve not seen it I look on the uk web site we also dont have Radio-Controlled Red!!! My son would be so happy to have these they are like his favorite!!!!! I looked on ebay I didn’t see them there!!!!
(METROXING: There is a Red with lights and sounds in the US but I don’t see any RC controls. The UK looks “wired” – last year there were some CARS “RC” like CARS that were “wired” so it might be the UK is still selling out year’s stock? I’m only guessing though …).
November 5, 2007 at 12:04 am
Anyone know what store are getting the helicopters and stuff like that. I finally scored the walmart exclusives for my little ones now I am onto the other ones.
They really want the twins.
November 5, 2007 at 12:26 am
Anyone know where i can get a picture online of the Dinoco McQueen Mack. I am trying to get a custom one since that isn’t on the upcoming lists. But I want to make sure it is ‘authentic’ looking. Thanks.
November 5, 2007 at 1:18 am
I have found this on ebay, and it is real. P.T. Flea and Flik are now out. I wanted to share this picture show you can update this checklist with the picture.
(METROXING: Thanks, but that’s just the UK release – in the US, we are only getting it on the WORLD OF CARS cards but good to know it’s available in some form anyway – thanks).
November 5, 2007 at 1:19 am
Sorry about that, I forgot the link. http://cgi.ebay.com/DISNEY-PIXAR-CARS-FLIK-P-T-FLEA-NEW-RELEASES-UK-YETI_W0QQitemZ130170658196QQihZ003QQcategoryZ224QQcmdZViewItem
November 5, 2007 at 3:52 am
Megan
Try looking up ‘Custom Pixar cars” on ebay, they usualy sell for around $50 (australian)
Starbug
YAY! thanks for the pic. I think it’s strange that in the pic, Flik is bigger than PT Flea, yet the cars are the same size
November 5, 2007 at 1:05 pm
I picked up Barney Stormin, Pace car and Kori last week at WM. The gentlemen who was stocking them told me that they had about 20 cases of WM exclusives and will continue to stock those on a nightly basis. I saw the WOC (World of Cars) Multipacks this morning at WM. There was McQ and sally, Ferrari and Guido. Now I’m looking for the WOC singles! Has anyone seen these on the shelves yet?
Still in the hunt,
JF
(METROXING: Our What’s on Store Shelves post tries to keep track of what’s in stock on store shelves right now).
November 5, 2007 at 2:16 pm
Checked into a Target here in Minnesota and found the Dinoco 400 box with the 3 new cars. I couldn’t justify $30 for 3 cars and a bunch more we already have. No sign of any of the recent releases like Cutlas, Cartrip, Mario, Jr. or the new 2 packs.
To all, please include your area when you tell about finding cars. It seems that the U.S. coasts are well ahead of the middle of the country when it comes to releases.
November 5, 2007 at 2:21 pm
John,
TRU has had the new WOC singles. I haven’t seen any movie moments yet though, but it sounds like they are out there. WM just ran a promo on their exclusives, so I’d expect those to phase out and we should start seeing WOC cars there too very soon. Good luck, scalpers are foaming at the mouth on the new pit crew and helicopter. They are selling for a rediculous price on ebay.
November 5, 2007 at 2:29 pm
I have seen TONS of the WOC singles. In all 3 TRU in my area. Which one are you looking for? The new ones, or any of them for the card backing?
November 5, 2007 at 3:51 pm
I have found out that Rusty and Dusty are on a supercharged card!!! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DISNEY-PIXAR-CARS-RUSTY-DUSTY-NEW-RELEASES-UK-YETI_W0QQitemZ130170660678QQihZ003QQcategoryZ224QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
November 5, 2007 at 11:04 pm
Mia & Tia and Mr. & Mrs. The King were stocked today at KB Toys in Wilmington, DE (Concord Mall to be exact).
TRU had some of the WOC series as well as some of the new movie moments. I check every week for new cars at all the local Target, WM, TRU, KB, and anywhere else I can think of.
I live right on the border of PA and DE, and NJ, so I have a lot of stores on the rounds.
Does anyone else feel like they are going to scream whenever they see Buzz & Woody Movie Moments?
November 5, 2007 at 11:37 pm
YES! I feel exactly the same way! Buzz and Woody, and Mike and Sulley… and lately Crusin’ McQueen and Sally! UGH!
I also spotted the Target Christmas cars today… like the ones they had out for Halloween and Easter… they are in clear ornament shaped cases… but same ole’ ones, Ramone, Mater, Mcqueen… and I think Sally.
November 6, 2007 at 5:02 am
my local main cars stockist was restocked over night… millions of buzz/woody and mike/sulley, along with snotrod and boost [singles] and the usual pegwarmers. sadly, it seems even cruisin/whitewall mcqueen and nitroade have joined the pegwarmer crowd. BORING.
(Metroxing: WE have more Buzz & Woody’s still – let’s send another boatload over!
)
November 6, 2007 at 2:41 pm
With reference to the Flea/Flick and Rusty/Dusty packs mentioned by a couple of people I just wondered if anyone would agree that these are in international packaging – I am guessing this mainly from the the names on the packs as it looks as though there is more text than you would expect to see (indicating it includes translated versions).
This may also suggest that with World Of Cars packaging now appearing in the US that the Supercharged versions of these may not appear in the US, and may only be available in internationsl Supercharged packs.
(METROXING: yes, it looks like Mia/Tia & King/Mrs King shipped as SC and will also ship as WOC but everything else is coming out in the US as WOC only).
November 6, 2007 at 3:53 pm
I checked WM’s today in Norcal and still no new exclusives, though one admitted to having them before. Also evidence of WOC at TRU today. I saw a new Mater and a Cruisin’ McQ in the WOC packaging, but no help today. They said they didn’t have any more in the back. I then headed to Best Buy to get Ratatouille but was a few minutes early. So I decided to walk over to Target next door. As I was looking on the shelves an employee came down the aisle and started restocking the Movie Moments. She started with Mr and Mrs the King. So I grabbed that one and she let me look through the box and I got Mia and Tia as well. I think this was box N. There were two Mr and Mrs the Kings and only one Mia and Tia. The rest were the same old ones. But finally got two new MMs.
(METROXING: Nice! I was out in PITTS (NorCal) – nothing of wave 2 …)
November 6, 2007 at 4:49 pm
In looking at the lists of what is coming out next year, what is the “Foose” or “Old School” Ramone mean? Is it a new Ramone, or is it another name for Cruisin’ Ramone?
(METROXING: Yes, it looks like it’s CRUSIN’ RAMONE).
November 6, 2007 at 8:29 pm
No disrespect here -”i love this site” I have on hand if i can help anyone,i am not charging EVIL-BAY prices only $3.00+s-h, I can be reached @sjvheathcliff@verizon.net or if you would prefer to phone arrangement by e-mail the list is -1doc hudson 2 leakless 1 sally 1 dinoco mcqueen 2 green chick hicks 1 bling bling mcquenn 2 rpm #64 1 dirt track mcqueen 1 green ramone 1 sheriff 2 fillmore 2 tongue mcqueen 1 brand new mater 3 yeti 2 barney stormin 2 piston cup pace cars 2 kori turbowitz 2 bruisers 2 al oft the blimp 2 cactus mcqueen 2 tj 2 ghostlight ramone are their any takers? I have been putting 2 sets together for my kids these are extras..”I too am looking for the newest releases helicopter ,fred ,pt flea flik pit crew fillmore pit crew doc hudson etc… the cacitore (hunt) goes on…..thankyou metroxing
November 6, 2007 at 8:53 pm
walmart here in reading penn. has 8 cases on hand barney kori bruiser pace car etc info you wont see new ones till the old ones sell first inside store ordering info
November 6, 2007 at 9:23 pm
I forgot to mention that I got the MMs for $4.99 each. They weren’t marked on sale, but when they rang them up that is what they came up as. So Target either forgot to change the computer or they are still on sale.
(METROXING: Sale until mid November).
November 7, 2007 at 1:38 am
Now, this weekend, I am bring my cash to Pennsylvania, because I am going on a trip, and I am going to get what I have wanted probably if I am in the right area!
November 7, 2007 at 3:30 am
Every store near me only has Hamm, Buzz and Woody and Mike and Sullet. It annoys me so much. I’m also going to toyworld on Sunday. This Toyworld has sooooooo many cars. Last time I went I managed to get my mum to nuy 6 cars. YAY!
November 7, 2007 at 3:34 am
Our friends our heading to America in a few days and said they’d pick some cars up for me. Anyone know where to get any good ones?
(METROXING: You can check our post: WHERE TO BUY).
November 7, 2007 at 11:15 am
Going to Disneyland on Monday. If anyone needs any cars from there let me know. They are more expensive though. The singles are 6.
November 7, 2007 at 2:49 pm
Kristin,
I was recently there and saw a lot of the older Supercharged cars. Be sure to check out the World of Disney store in Downtown disney and the toy store that sits off to the right just past the restrooms when entering Disney’s California Adventure. I had good luck there last spring.
November 7, 2007 at 2:56 pm
Oh, I almost forgot. I was in Walgreens last night picking up a humidifier for my kids and walked down the toy aisle and found RPM 64 and Dale Jr! (supercharged) I talked to the woman who stocks the shelves and they have 1 peg dedicated to Pixar cars. They sell about 1 case a week. Am I on to something good?
(METROXING: You can check our post: WHERE TO BUY which does list Walgreen’s as a choice but it all depends on the size of the store – my closest Walgreen’s has exactly room for 2 CARS on its peg (sally & Boost if anyone is interested
).
November 7, 2007 at 8:23 pm
does anyone know if they are still making HH with the white rims. I have the red rims but had a brain fart one day and put the white rim HH back on the peg and now I cant find it in any store. Please tell me the evilbay is not my only option. I love this site it is so nice to hear when someone has found something they were looking for the old fashion way in a store on the peg. It gives me hope.
November 7, 2007 at 8:45 pm
Chris,
Yes and I have found tons of them. Keep looking or let me know if you want me to pick you up one.
November 7, 2007 at 11:17 pm
Ok THESE ARE SO CUTE I didn’t know you could pre order them thought I would share!!!!
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MAT10745&mode=retail
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MAT10746&mode=retail
(METROXING: Here is our post on them. While BBTS is listing a January ship date, retail stores should get them beforehand and of course, WM & Target will discount them).
November 8, 2007 at 2:20 am
Chris
Like Kristen, I have seen heaps of White Rimmed HH.
In fact, I actually need a RR now.
November 8, 2007 at 6:14 pm
I have a RR now, when I went to WM for it.
November 8, 2007 at 6:16 pm
thanks for the info. i’ll just keep at it.
November 9, 2007 at 2:49 am
I was at Disneyland this past weekend and many of the store employees told me they haven’t even seen any of the newer singles like Mario, Cartrip, Dale or Bob…is this true? I figured Disneyland would have the newest ones…when I was looking for RPM and the Yeti that is where I lucked into them!
I am in Texas visiting my family until Tuesday, so I am hoping I will get lucky out here as opposed to back home in So Cal! I figure my odds are better with all of these 24 hour Walmarts and Super Targets!!
November 9, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Twin Cities, MN – TRU today had a Movie Moments with Luigi & Ferrari. The Card back showed the other new MM sets but they were not to be found. Also, Walmart had an end cap display of their exclusives with TONS of set 1 in stock, but none of the 2nd set to be found. At least we know they’re restocking in flyoverland. I’ll be hitting other stores this weekend and I’ll report if I find anything.
November 9, 2007 at 5:00 pm
sorry I know that you have info up but how do I get the 2006 Factory Sealed set.
(METROXING: I’ll update in the next couple days on all the new info).
November 9, 2007 at 6:24 pm
Hi, can anyone help I live in the U.K and my sons have asked me for pit crew hudson hornet, fillmore, Rusty Dusty and most of all fred for chrismas but they are asking far too much money on ebay and I cant afford them. If anyone lives anywhere where these are a sensible price and wouldn’t mind sending me them, I’d greatly appreciate it. I will pay for postage and any other cost that you maybe out in doing so. I do have paypal. Any Santa’s helpers out there???
November 9, 2007 at 11:57 pm
Kohl’s is no longer selling the Casa Della Tires Playset.
I ordered it 16 days ago and just now got my email stating that the order was cancelled. I emailed them back letting them know that I thought it was somewhat unacceptable to allow that much time between confirming my order and cancelling it, but the response I got was, “Sorry, check back and if we get a restock we’ll give you the sale price if you order it again.”
I don’t have high hopes that they’ll be getting more of them in.
Also, here in Pittsburgh, PA, TRU had a few WOC movie moments, but no Rusty and Dusty.
(METROXING: Some people have reported seeing displays of it in their store aisles, our closest Kohl’s is pretty tiny so toys make up like 2 shelves literally but in other places?)
November 10, 2007 at 5:27 am
Nice update. Now, that New Lightning McQueen, Is it just a metalic Dinoco one or is it different?
(METROXING: I’m pretty sure it’s just like the regular McQueen – from the same mold, only applying the special “shiny” chrome paint).
November 10, 2007 at 11:51 am
I have managed to get all but the flea and flick and the rusty and dusty movie moments. I also need darrel cartrip and the dinoco helicopter. I was in KB toys and found two sets of mia and tia and one set of mr and mrs king. I bought one of each for my son. If anyone is in need of the three new race cars including the vinyl toupee etc… here in Kentucky they are selling the target exclusive for 19.99 the day after thanksgiving. I luckily got that one already as well.
November 10, 2007 at 9:17 pm
With the new MM coming out, it looks like Rusty & Dusty should be out in Nov. along with Guido (whitewall tires, what does this mean by the way, another Guido to collect? And does he have whitewall tires or is he holding them?), Luigi & Ferrari. Anyone have pictures of these new MM? Then the Dinaco Mia & Tia, then Flea & Flik, Gasprin & Gascap. I found this on the website where you can order them by the cases. There are a bunch more like Fillmore and McQueen w/whitewall tires, is this supposed to be before his paint job with Ramone? They are throwing in a lot of the McQueen variations in the MM. As well as the Crashed King, Tumbleweed McQueen, Andretti’s wife Patti, etc. Lots of new cars appear to be coming out in MM next year.
(METROXING: If you check our post on what’s coming for 2008, you can see the listings and some screenshots (scroll down to multi-packs shipments) … if fact, we predicted some of them in our what’s coming in 2008 and beyond post … yes, it’s pretty much Lightning McQueen with Crusin’ McQueen whitewalls … no shock there, probably the cheapest extra version Mattel can slap together … as for Guido with whitewalls, he already has whitewalls so I think it’s just some random Mattel stock description … personally, I think that’s nothing – not a new Guido).
November 10, 2007 at 9:24 pm
Rich,
When I was in Kohl’s in Burlington, VT the other day I noticed they had two of the tires playset ON THE FLOOR under an end display. Now, this Kohl’s only has at most 2 rows of toys, and I have never seen them sell any of the diecast cars, just some pullbacks and such. So maybe try your luck in person?
Unfortunately, I am done with my Christmas shopping and won’t be going to Burlington again until after Christmas and the associated traffic is all over. Otherwise I could try to get one.
November 11, 2007 at 1:14 am
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November 11, 2007 at 1:36 am
I just noticed that Supercharged versions of Fred and Helicopter are selling on Ebay out of Canada. Any idea if these items will be available in US on a Supercharged card, not the World of Cars card?
(METROXING: Canada gets their own card – with French as part of it … like UK/Euro – Supercharged is still the design motif – the US has switched to WORLD OF CARS unless there’s a surprise Fred or Dinoco that escaped with Supercharged?).
November 11, 2007 at 9:49 pm
Karen,
Thanks for the offer.
We have one Kohl’s in our area, I’ll check when I can get there.
I had my mom check the Kohl’s near her in Philadelphia right before I ordered it online and she said that the Kohl’s looked like it was getting rid of its toy section.
November 12, 2007 at 12:54 am
Did anyone notice the Mia & Tia car hops at the end when Radiator Springs was back on the map? You have to look closely but they are wating on cars at Flo’s. By my count, there can be at least 5 Mia/Tia MM sets alone if you count all the dream sequences.
November 12, 2007 at 1:16 am
It is frustrating that they keep coming out with so many new cars when you cannot find half of them. I see the same MM and singles out there and it is frustrating. I just happened to get lucky going to Wal Mart one day to get the limited ones there when they were stocking. They said the collectors come when they get the boxes in and load up their carts. My poor 4 year olds just wants to smash the cars into each other. I think once we get the twins and Mrs The King we are going to stop the search.
November 12, 2007 at 2:28 am
Noel
If you look at this link, http://2aday.wordpress.com/2007/09/24/mattel-pixar-cars-mia-tia-all-the-possible-variants/
It tells u all u wanna no about M and T
Does anyone know anything about cars in Australia. It seems every shop I know ONLY sell Hamm. I’ve checked every day for the past 6 weeks and havn’t seen any new cars. HELP!
November 12, 2007 at 5:06 pm
Does anyone know whats up with some of the World Of Cars cards having the New sign on the card and some don’t. I saw some in WM today and they all did not have it, but all of them at Target did. Also, I noticed that all of the Mia & Tia on EBay are on the Supercharged cards. I have seen the other new MM on the World Of Cars cards but not Mia & Tia. I was wondering if Mia & Tia would be coming on the new cards. I have the list of all the Singles cases for 2008. Is there a list of the Movie Moments cases that are to be released?
(METROXING: For complete completist, this might be the dividing line … will some or ALL of the WOC CARS come in two versions? Is it just an abberation in the first few? No one is positive just yet? We’ll probably have an answer in the next few weeks when shipments B & C start shipping … Yes, Mia/Tia & Rusty/Dusty are available on BOTH cards but nothing else new (Luigi/Ferrari, etc … are only WOC cards. You can check our 2008 complete list – scroll to bottom for the multi-pack info).
November 12, 2007 at 6:11 pm
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November 12, 2007 at 11:57 pm
[...] Mattel Pixar Cars Checklist: It’s What to Collect [...]
November 13, 2007 at 2:35 am
I finished my collection today by buying Bling McQueen and RPM 64!
November 13, 2007 at 2:55 pm
1 Walmart near my home in MN yesterday had 2 of the 4 new exclusives for me and a TON of the first 4. I hit up another WM today and while they had plenty of the 1st set, they told me they hadn’t received in the 2nd 4 yet. I’ve also checked out 2 Targets and a TRU today and while I’ve seen World of Cars edition cars, I still haven’t seen any of the newest singles or the new MM sets. I think that they’re out in this area, I just haven’t been quick enough.
Anyone looking for the WM exclusives, I’d say be patient. Based on the quantity I’ve seen, there will be plenty to go around before the Holidays. I have an off topic question for anyone out there. The 1st set of WM cars were also released with short stories featuring the new cars. Has anyone seen the books for the 2nd set of cars? My 3 year old loves these books and I figure it’s a great way to encourage him reading.
(METROXING: Sorry, there are only ‘matching’ books for the first release of the WM Cars).
November 13, 2007 at 5:33 pm
As of today, Target, Walmart and Toys R Us has the new world of cars in. Didnt see the helicopter or any of those but at least they are starting to get the new card backs in at places like Target!
November 13, 2007 at 10:40 pm
I went to Uniontown, Pennyslvania, and I found a few world of Cars, so even though I already have Dinoco Mcqueen, I bought him to sell. Next day, they were all gone, with WM exclusives left as peg-warmers.
November 14, 2007 at 1:17 am
i have a question do you know if they are going to make the movie on hd dvd or only for blue ray let me know thanks..
(METROXING: Disney is Blu-Ray HD only).
November 14, 2007 at 10:01 am
I was at Target this morning and noticed that you can get a special “blu-ray Lightning McQueen” if you buy the Cars blu-ray disc. Is this Target only….Or is it anyplace you buy it?
Thanks!
(METROXING: YES, any retailer in the US & most of Canada will work – only the Blu-Ray version of CARS though … details here).
November 14, 2007 at 2:53 pm
I was fairly ambivilant to the CARS collecting phenomenom until I just recently noticed all the new ones coming out besides the standard main characters of the movie. Your site has helped me greatly since I’m now trying to collect them. My question though is that on your list there’s a Texaxs Tea as an exlusive. Is that a joke? I don’t see it mentioned anywhere on your site yet it has a link to your address on it. Thanks for all your thorough information!
(METROXING: I’ve noticed that people would just randomly copy our checklist as their own. Now, we provide the checklist for free and have no problem if people want to make copies and modify on their own but just copying it and slapping their name on it was just wrong … so we decided to make it a little harder by adding a few “errors” – most people can figure out and delete the line but most people who copy are too inept or lazy to figure out what’s not right
… shhh, don’t tell anyone 
)
November 14, 2007 at 4:31 pm
Thanks for the quick reply; it was bugging me to no end! (and I also thought another Hummer would be really cool) I now know what to look out for, lol.
November 14, 2007 at 5:46 pm
I saw a few Kori’s in the store last night and one had the straight sticker while the other had the crooked one. I’m thinking this may be a legit variant.
Does anyone actually own one of those Blue-ray players?
November 14, 2007 at 5:53 pm
Just an observation
Cactus Mcqueen, Ghostlight Ramone and the Lightyear Blimp are looking more and more like peg warmers in my neck of the woods. Is anyone seeing the same trend here? Still no sign of the WOC singles.
Happy hunting!
(METROXING: Mattel actually ships (re)stock to the WM stores in batches of 18 – I think pretty evenly split between the new 4 and the old 4 so I think the newer ones are still flying off the shelves leaving the older ones).
November 14, 2007 at 8:13 pm
Did some CARS hunting today and did pretty good. Wal-Mart in Avon Mass had a TON of the Exclusive’s. All 8 in stock. I already had the first 4 and today was able to pick up 2 of each of the 2nd 4. TrU in Brockton, MA also had some of the new ones, though not many. I picked up 2 RPM #64’s and 1 each of Pit Crew Doc, Pit Crew Fillmore, Darrell CarTrip and Bob Cutlass.
Ferrari F430 seems to be a peg-warmer at most TrU and KB Toy’s I’ve been to thus far. Same for Cactus McQueen at Brockton WM and a few TrU.
I saw the Dinoco 400 8 car set at Target in Woburn, but for $30, not worth it for 3 new cars and 5 repeats.
Haven’t been able to locate any of the new twin packs. I’ll head to KB Toys in Burlington Ma tomorrow and I need to check out a few stores in Nashua and Salem NH.
I’m trying to keep up, but stock at the stores is so hit or miss and you never know what will be around. I have about 4 different TrU, 2 KB Toys, and 12 or so WM’s. Target almost always has nothing. Just my take.
Any info on Texas Tea (Blue Hummer) and where to get him?
(METROXING: Dinoco 400 will be $19.99 on Black Friday. Texas Tea is a ‘fake’ to catch all those who just copy our FREE checklist and then either post it under their own name or who even sell it on eBay – so shhhh
).
November 14, 2007 at 8:32 pm
had a friend in the states pick up the TRU and first 4 walmart exclusives… they arrived this week. so great to see some new diecasts! cant stop looking at them. i love the tru ones with the moving pictures, very clever.
what were the walmart books like? how many pages? i will look on ebay for them, but dont want to spend more than they are actually worth. who were they about?
(METROXING: They’re for kids – kind of square – simplistic drawings – I guess about 16-20 pages? Cute but basically a simplistic retelling of that character’s storyline in the movie – I did not flip through each one – if I recall, they were around $3? Was busy searching for the CARS – they do seem to have sold very rapidly …).
November 14, 2007 at 11:56 pm
Lucked up on Pit Crew Doc, Pit Crew Fillmore and Dinoco Helicopter today at walmart Near Hickory NC so cool my Son called the Dinoco Helicopter the baby one because he has the big one with mater!!!
November 15, 2007 at 12:56 am
I was playing with my son’s boost (he has two)and I noticed that both of his car’s tires did not have a red trim on the rims. Mine are still in the blister card and do have the red trim on the tires. Did he wear out the red or are there two versions of boost in circulation?
(METROXING: It sounds like a mistake if it did not rub off … some people collect ‘error” CARS but it’s not a huge market … my Boost has a really bad grey overspray …).
November 15, 2007 at 1:33 am
I found the WOC Mario Andretti and on the back of the card, it shows Fred!
Then I saw a Yellow Ramone on the new WOC card back and flipped it over out of curiosity and found that the back of that one showed Pit Crew Guido and Tom Race Official! Does that mean they are out too, or will be out sooner than expected?
(METROXING: Fred should ship by next week and Pit Crew Guido & Tom Race Official will be out in December. Our WHAT’S IN STORES post is updated when new info arrives).
November 15, 2007 at 1:12 pm
Got my last 2 WM exclusives. Went back to the same location that had the other 2 new ones earlier in the week. They appeared to be putting out a few each day. That’s another tip for everyone. If a location seems to have gotten re-stocked but they’re missing the hottest cars, go back over lunch the next day, or Monday morning and see if they’re holding them back to counter the Ebay crowd.
As for the books, they were very short stories with great illustrations about the Walmart exclusives. T.J.’s was about when he first came to town. Blue Ramone was about how he tried to stay 1 color for a whole week, but couldn’t. Al Loft was about how he helped find Tractors who were lost in the hills. And Cactus McQueen was about him practicing to race Doc. All pretty fun and great for young readers. Initially, they were on the pallet display when the first 4 exclusives came out. I haven’t see n the new books for the second 4 yet, though.
The last singles I found anywhere were Yeti and RPM#64 about 3 weeks ago. Still no new MMs or WOC hot new singles found in Minnesota yet.
November 15, 2007 at 3:59 pm
I just finished ordering the Blu-Ray exclusive car from disneymovierewards.com
My order was #7412, I’ll keep you all posted when it shows up. I would love to make a custom blister pack to store it in, so if I do, I’ll post pics for you guys to see.
November 15, 2007 at 5:51 pm
One more thing, the first pre-orders / pre-sell for the Blu-Ray McQueen have already made it to eBay. It will be interesting to see what happens with pricing once the 15,000 are gone.
I couldn’t see someone paying 30+ dollars for a die cast right now that you can get with a $30 movie + $3.50 & SH. I think they jumped the gun and should have waited until they are actually gone before auctioning one off.
(METROXING: As we point out in the Blu McQueen post, if you don’t want the hassle of buying a Blu-Ray disc, getting a code from eBay (if it’s under $15) is not a bad way to go as I can almost guarantee you, you will be not be able to buy a Blu-Ray McQueen for $15 once it’s in hand – certainly not in the next 6 months … but that’s pretty typical – the code is worth less than the Pixar CAR in hand 4-8 weeks later … but you know, there are probably hundreds of CARS collectors who haven’t a clue about how to get the Blu-Ray CAR and depend on the info from eBay – and as you know, some sellers are honest and truthful and other auctions bend the truth and some others just plain mislead …).
November 15, 2007 at 6:43 pm
thanks for that… sounds like the books are worth trying to hunt down.
November 16, 2007 at 7:44 pm
Forgot to add on my post the other day….. Thank you very much for doing the work you do. Though in the end my wife will probably hate you because I will end up spending more money on CARS cars than I really would care to say.
Anyway, got another hit today on some newer releases. Sears. Yep Sears. Each year they set up a toy department in what is typically the BBQ area or thier seasonal area. Over the years I’ve gotten some decent stuff there that have been harder to find in other stores. Today I got 1 copy of each, Tex Dinoco, Crusin’ Ramone, Bling Bling Dinoco McQueen and Dinoco Chick Hicks. So to all those people out there, add Sears to your potential hit list of stores.
I hadn’t realized that there are actually 2 different Red Ramone’s, Hydraulic and Cruisin’. So far I’ve only found Hydraulic in the Stunt Double 2 pack. Of all the new releases I’m only missing 5 I think. A friend said he has a Yeti for me, so that brings me to 4. (I’m not inclusing the 3 new Piston Cup cars in the Target 8 pack). Monday I’ll start looking for Fred!
Thanks again.
(METROXING: Thanks … don’t tell your wife we might be at 200 after 2008 … shhhh).
November 16, 2007 at 9:04 pm
“There must be a “god” of ENGINES in the Sky!” SING WITH ME EVERYBODY “THANK GOD IT’S FRIDAY”,Lucky Lucky ME YEAHH !!! Today I get the phone call “we have them” pit crew HUDSON HORNET,pit crew FILLMORE,DINOCO HELICOPTER,and i got’em with the exception of one helicopter but again lucky lucky me tomorrow i will have in hand extras i am traveling to one of my pennsylvania secret loations K-B toys SHHH it’s a secret and i will have them in hand by 2:00pm-MARIO andretti,BOB cutlass, DARYL cartrip,PIT CREW hudson hornet,PIT CREW fillmore,DINOCO helicopter,Once again THANKS 4 A GREAT WEBSITE “THIS PLACE REVS !”(METROXING KEEP ROCKING-”YOU THE MAN)”
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(METROXING: Thanks – only a few more to go and the year is over
November 17, 2007 at 1:03 am
Noel,
If you decide to make a custom blu-ray mcqueen blister pack, I would be interested in purchasing one. I can’t believe how creative people have gotten, and how much money the custom cars are selling for.
Have you designed any custom Pixar Cars?
November 17, 2007 at 1:49 am
I jsut wanted you all to know that case a of world of cars is out now at Toys r us they have the pit crew filmore and the pit crew hornet expect case b only when the shelves are empty. I am a firm believer that they will hold true to that. I just got my ass chewed at walmart for opening a case of moviemoments at walmart and got my hands on mia and tia, rusty dusty, mrs and mr the king. It is truely about being the first person there. Good luck hunting all.
November 17, 2007 at 10:26 am
Rusty and Dusty and Mia And Tia are my big hunt for!
November 17, 2007 at 9:07 pm
Everyone should not get overly hyper about the new Movie Moments. There will be plenty to be had soon. Just chill out!
November 17, 2007 at 10:12 pm
I just got my hands on pit crew boys at a target so they have their product!
November 17, 2007 at 10:43 pm
YOU “R” VERY WELCOME! Hey Metroxing ,and all, I GOT’em WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!! Metroxing i listed my first item for sale on ebay no big deal just thomas the tank,but i have come across various sellers selling lists of “CARS” i may wonder if they are chintzing off your site i am crossed about that i dont think its fair for those if they are chintzing off your site they should duly get what they deserve . BUT I want to thankyou again for providing this wonderful website,AND MANY MORE YEARS of IT!!!Also For the commenters i do have extras here i can be reached at sjvheathcliff@verizon.net i am sorry i have been busy plumber by day dad by night IF i can help anyone with collecting feel free to contact me via email.
(METROXING: I’ve seen people selling lists – they are definitely just pulled from our site and others who provide all the info for free – there was some guy who also just copied the checklist online and saved it as his own – not realizing we embedded our url within the spreadsheet. I thought eBay had rules against selling “info,” so feel free to report them if you see it. Thanks for reading!).
November 18, 2007 at 2:39 am
I just completed my blister card singles collection (once again), I know you guys frown on eBay but they were only a couple bucks more than store prices. The person who did the auction used a strange combination of keywords in the item title and there were only a few visitors. I ended up paying $16 for all four cars (with AuctionSniper).
I needed both pit crew cars, the helicopter, and Fred. I am still looking for the 3 new MM sets with Rusty and Dusty, Ferrari / Guido, and Tex / LM.
I will also be posting a 300 printable, actual size version of the Dinoco Mcqueen which I modified to look like the Blu-Ray McQueen for anyone who wants to print up a custom blister card for themselves. I am trying to get the car to look more like blue chrome so it looks authentic.
When my Blu-Ray McQueen shows up, I will have a custom acrylic case with white LED lighting and some unique accents to display it in. If you guys are interested, I will post some pics when it’s done. If I really want to get crazy, I may incorporate an extra 4″ LCD screen I have laying around. All of my projects start out simple and end up being ghastly over budget.
(METROXING: That would be great – we’d love to see it!)
November 18, 2007 at 2:41 am
The above post was supposed to read “300 dpi printable”
November 19, 2007 at 12:10 am
I WILL CHECK IN ON THE ABOVE MENTIONED NOT A PROBLEM, I myself am adventuring in becoming a seller of products on EBAY. I grew up learning not to “STEP ON SOMEONES SHOES IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD” THATS WHY THEY MADE “CARS “TO RUN’em OVER…. LOL>>> : ) “HEY EVERYONE IN AMERICA “HAPPY THANKSGIVING”
November 19, 2007 at 1:08 am
Metrox, do you know if Mattel or a another party is making or plans to car keepers for ‘Cars’?
(METROXING: Other than the “track” carrying case and the “wheel” carrying case example from Comic Con? That is it. I think the main problem is that most of the CARS are pretty solid and how many CARS can a kid really carry? I think adults prefer something nicer – while some people are customizing tackle boxes, I think a glass case is a much nicer way to go – check our HOW TO COLLECT post at the end for some options … hope that helps).
November 19, 2007 at 2:04 am
I just joined the Red Line Club over at HWC, the good news is I work from home and will be there when the counter hits zero for the 2006 Sealed Factory Cars set. I hope I get my hands on one.
(METROXING: Good luck!)
November 19, 2007 at 2:31 pm
Midwest Targets have partially reloaded. I found Dinoco Helicopter, Pit Crew Fillmore & Pit Crew Hornet today and there were multiples of each on the pegs. MMs were old but few, so I would think they’ll be reloading those soon. I also stopped by a nearby TRU and they had all of their cars singles piled up in a cart after being on an end display. I’m going to check back tomorrow figuring they’ll rebuild the display and hopefully add new cars. Question: Is the Pit Crew Guido a single similar to the Chick Hicks Pit Crew that was a Walmart exclusive? I just want to know what to look for.
(METROXING: Pit Crew Guido is Guido with 4 tires attached to him + a red toolkit … I’m presuming the tires are molded to him so the kids don’t eat it … all and all, it should be readily apparent. Official preview from Mattel here.)
November 19, 2007 at 5:12 pm
I guess the 15,00 Blu-Ray exclusives must be all spoken for by now, pricing for the first one to appear on eBay has jumped to 80+ dollars. Yipes.
It will be interesting to see the final auction price on this item, I have no intention of selling mine or the Factory Sealed Case from HWC if I get one. I would imagine those will be showing up for pre-sale just hours after they are available too.
(METROXING: I think you’re still okay – last I checked, it was around #8,500-#9,000 so you have a few days left but I wouldn’t wait much longer. If the Factory Case is a sell-out on Day 1 and even if it’s not, I’m sure can turn it around for a quick profit – especially since it’s Christmas time …).
November 19, 2007 at 9:22 pm
can you help me get the Blu-Ray exclusives
Please
(METROXING: Jay is in the UK – that’s why he’s asking for help. If you can find a US address to mail it to – you can buy a code on EBay …).
November 19, 2007 at 11:37 pm
I saw on one of the posts where you mentioned that the Curio Shop was coming back as a TRU exclusive. Any more info on this?
(METROXING: No, probably not until after the holidays – but we’ll know for certain in the next two weeks as after the big Black Friday sales, the stores shold be mostly stocked for the holidays).
November 20, 2007 at 12:34 am
Metrox, What I was refering to in my earlier post regarding the Kar Keepers, are individual clear plastic snap cases like they make for Hot Wheels.
(METROXING: I guess I have seen them in magazines but haven’t actually sen this in stores on the west coast – are they slightly over-sized? I presume something SALLY might fit in one but SHERIFF? Definitely not MATER? I think Mattel might leave that up to a third-party though if Mattel really has an evergreen line going into 2009, I’m sure they will start adding additional accessories …).