I found this beauty of a Mattel playset, which portrays Flo’s V8 Cafe from the Pixar “Cars” movie that will be released on June 9. 3000Toys.com already is taking orders on it for $24.95 (it’s about two-thirds of the way down the page), even though it won’t be delivered until June or July.
I also found that Bigbadtoystore.com has listings for a bunch of “Cars” toys, including the pricey 1:55 scale die-cast “Cars” case of 30, “Cars” Dirt Track Racing battery-powered slot car race set, and the “Cars” Tip & Toot Tractor. Bigbadtoystore also is taking orders, but delivery will be weeks away.
Dipika Mirpuri of About.com as usual as the scoop on several “Cars” toys coming our way. One intriguing listing for which I haven’t seen photos is this one:
CARS Radiator Springs Town Playset Assortment: The town of Radiator Springs is immortalized in the CARS Radiator Springs Town Playset Assortment. Detailed models like Luigi’s Casa Della Tires, Lizzie’s Curio Shop, and Ramone’s Custom House of Body Art each have their own play features, and include stunt and launching action.
UPDATE: I spoke too soon. Here’s a picture of the Radiator Springs set here, from the good folks at the Luxo blog.
It’s gonna be a fun summer for toy memorabilia freaks.
In related news, Pixar has added the character of Sally to the film’s Web site.
Something tells me I’m about to get my comeuppance for all the times I put Jeffrey’s Yoda and Chewbacca action figures in compromising positions and all the times I made fun of him for maxing out his credit cards on “Star Wars” collectibles….