The alphabetical version of the EVERYTHING 2006 to 2017 is available! Every 1:55 mainline, CARS, CARS 2, CARS 3, Toon, Expanded Universe diecast is here! In alphabetical order from A to Zed. Over 1,300 photos including major variants. BTW, The diecast count is now OVER 1,500! Available in two versions. The CONTENT is exactly the […]

For those who prefer your checklist in alphabetical order, here’s “The Complete Everything CARS Open Checklist 2006-2015” Including ALL the Star Wars CAR WARS diecast from Disney Theme Parks. So, we’re at 908 to @1,053 diecasts if you’re collecting all along. Click HERE to view the magazine preview or … The Video Preview The Year […]

Issue 12 covering releases for Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Themes 2015 Year is HERE! Every new release is listed with all new high res photos –?on card, in box and opened! International shipping is available from MagCloud directly -when you order, they print one for you. Thanks for your support of TakeFive with your purchase! […]

If you’re only collecting CARS 1 diecasts, the updated magazine checklist is HERE! Every CARS 1 release from 2006 to 2015 is listed in chronological order including every major variant. There is even a one-sheet checklist of all 559 CARS 1 release through 2015. (Minus 85 if you did not collect the lenticulars that are […]

Finally completed for 2014! The 2014 checklist magazine is here covering all singles, deluxe, multi-packs and a few box sets. Since we also got a lot of “Toons” in the way of Ice Racers, Neon Racers, RS 500?? and Tokyo Mater, they are all included here! (Planes is not included) Thanks for your support of […]

For those who want a checklist of CARS diecast released listed YEAR BY YEAR, here is our new complete everything checklist. So, whether you started collecting in 2006 or want to start from the start, or maybe even need a guide in displaying as they were available year by year, this is your checklist! It […]

It wasn’t easy – but it’s completed! Yep, EVERY CARS, CARS 2, Toon, Storyteller, Holiday, Expanded Universe AND even non-canon CARS diecast – including ALL major variants from 2006 to 2013 … in one magazine checklist. 8 Years worth of CARS diecasts in alphabetical order. Purchase it HERE. All new design and all re-done. CARS […]

Our checklist magazine #10 is ready and on sale at MagCloud.com. This issue features every release for the Themes 2013 & Radiator Springs Classic series’ released in 2013. Here is a sample page – you can view pages online also (Click on READ SAMPLE). Overall, it was a great year with over 80 new or […]

There was a glitch at MagCloud – for some reason, it defaulted back to my draft file last night which was incomplete so I think if you placed an order, it wouldn’t print but it should be fixed now. But let me or MagCloud know if you get the CARS 2 issue that looks incomplete. […]

Many people have asked for it so here it is, a complete checklist of Mattel Disney Pixar CARS in chronological series order From Day 1 in 2006 to Day 1,826 in 2011. This checklist only shows each CAR once – in the series of release (unless there was a major variant re-release). To avoid confusion, […]

It’s finally done. The Lenticular issue is done and CARS 1 is complete … You can purchase a printed copy or digital PDF or preview it HERE. It took a while to sort through it all but it looks like there were 134 lenticulars including variants, and eye position variants. I’ll get around to doing […]

As you requested, there is a new COMBINED CHECKLIST with everything Mattel Disney Pixar CARS 1:55 in one photo checklist – our biggest issue ever! (click for a FULL PREVIEW) … so what’s the final count? Including updating some variants, it’s 433 + 21 Haulers + 35 rubber tire racers + 2 racers in boxes […]

OOPS – SORRY. Everything is fixed now – somehow a few CARS got dropped and I definitely forgot a few additional launchers or that the Leak Less hauler was re-released for Night Skyline – me eyes glazed over … or when you stare at it on the shelves for 11 months, you tend to gloss […]

Issue #7 of the Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Checklist Magazine is HERE! This 24-page issue covers the CARS Expanded Universe – Toons, Storytellers, Holiday Storytellers and Disney mail-aways and in-scale CARS. You can check out a FULL PREVIEW HERE. As always, you get everything on card, in box sets, playsets photographed in high resolution. Includes […]

Mini Adventure collectors can rejoice! Your complete 20-page visual checklist is now available! Did you know there were 62 releases on card? Or 130 different vehicle releases? Click on any of the links above to check out the free preview of all the pages at MagCloud (plus ordering info). AND best of all, MagCloud is […]

Everyone kept asking for it and until now, the releases kept overlapping each other but since we have had a natural-unnatural CARS release break, this seemed a good time to make a symbolic linkage & recap of June 2006 to June 2010. This OPENER CHECKLIST issue includes EVERY single CAR release from Mattel as a […]

This does not bode well for the upcoming blind box series. Sad. We need more CARS.

There’s a short term gap between the close of 2016 ? before CARS 3 … the one and only 2-pack case … One “new” release … And the new Deluxe Case, Charlie Cargo split off from the box set. Thanks for the great pics, “TarHeelBill.” And for those wondering if Charlie Cargo is still segmented, […]

“Carl P” spotted the new Walmart Reset Sheet for Spring 2017. Nothing too new – we know about the Road Trip Mack.?Hopefully the trailer listing is for THIS. My Walmart has the new playsets in. They are not very canon but they look pretty fun and cool. Piston Cup Racing Garage (also available at Amazon). […]

2016 was not a great year whether you were a CARS fan or not, so hurry up, 2017. Here’s to a better and great 2017 all you all. The only downside is of course, your bank account will take a Mater sized hole. ? Read more HERE. Thanks for the heads up “Alberto A.”   […]

Merry Christmas – ya filthy animals … ? That is the proper greeting? Happy Holidays all! Save up all your money for CARS 3 2017! These are showing up in Germany so maybe coming soon to you! Thanks, “Nico A!”

Amazon has lowered the price of Precision Series Luigi’s Casa Della Tires?48% off to a new low of @$52.01 – December 21, 2016. Thanks, “Alberto A!” The other playsets are discounted slightly.

The first, last and ONLY non-CHASE* lenticular release without a matching classic fix eyed release has finally been released – Wilmar Flatz. Thanks for the great pics, “John H.” Essentially the same as the lenticular other than the eyes. Still segmented. Comparison. Some very slight production differences. Thanks for the great pics, “John H.”

Thanks for the great photos, “John H.” Brad Winmiler, one of the last of the 2016 singles crosses the retail finish line. The last Super Chase of the year, J. Low Lee also comes with a Piston Cup, though not the same one. Thanks, “John H.”  

Thanks for the heads up on the Target.com update, “John H.” When I posted the coupon code PLAY for 30% off, Good November 19, 2016 TODAY ONLY, there was not much for CARS at Target.com but they added a bunch of 2-packs since Thursday (and raised the prices) but there are some hard to find […]

Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” We have our first price drop for the Precision Series Luigi’s Casa Della Tires at Amazon – @$86. This new Luigi’s is massive compared to the original Luigi’s – this one is about 13″ by 11″ across and the lights on feature is VERY COOL. The tire rings […]

Thanks “John H.” for the great photos. Precision Series Singles Mater is now shipping. (Amazon LINK) Precision Series Single mater comes with a working tow hook. Thanks “John H!” The diecast included with the Mater Tow Yard has working lights and “rubber tires.”

Thanks for the heads up & photos, “Jacob H.” This is the year of the packaging … The flat windshield (except for King & Chick Hicks) are re-packed in a display 11-pack. These have all been released as singles the past few years. This is the first time these have been released in a tray […]

What’s German for ‘better late than never?’ Thanks, “Robert G.” for the heads up from Germany. Most of the names are in English, and fun to see the German names of some of the townies & tuners. Or “Transforming” in German. There’s a quasi-higher res version HERE (thanks, Carromata95). It’s not an official upload. Maybe […]

Thanks for the heads up, “John H.” Here is the exterior box for the 2016 SDCC Precision Series Dirt Track Fabulous Hudson Hornet. Its official name, “Dirt Track Fabulous Hudson Hornet.” As usual …“This product will be available for pre-order at MattyCollector.com on June 15, 2016 for subscribers only (Early Access), and from June 16?through […]

Thanks for the heads up and photos, “John H.” The Toys R Us exclusive re-release line “Radiator Springs Classic,” card design has been updated. It looks much nicer – much cleaner. BUT there are some new cards with the Disney CARS App snipe – all the cards with 2 versions? AND-OR old style cards NOW […]

Thanks “Mariela P” for the heads up & photos … Arriving in stores finally – 2-pack?Heather Drifeng & Michelle Moteretta Thanks Mariela P!

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