I told you I'd have some great photos for you today, and thanks to Martin, you get to preview the John Lasseter Signature Series Car and Case in the 1:55th scale! This very well may be the final design, but some additional changes may be done before it goes to production. So, here it is for your viewing pleasure...
Lightning sits on raised posts like a beauty on a pedestal!
A view from the top on a sunny day!
Kinda looks like the Sheriff on the lift at Doc's!
The clear bottom is made to look at Lightning's chassis!
Acrylic can make a simple thing look quite elegant!
The Cars logo, Character Name & John Lasseter's signature!- Remember, only the 1:55th Cars will come in this type of case. Here's a unique piece of info for you real collectors...both the body is die cast and the chassis is die cast, terming this a die cast, die cast. So, expect this baby to be heavy!
- This is the FIRST time the chassis of a car will be painted in such detail, thus the clear case for you to view the fine workmanship. Hot Wheels has never even done this!
- Also, don't forget the cool Soft Shore PVC Real Rubber-Like Tires with Tread Pattern. Pixar wanted Lightning on the treaded pattern for authenticity. Realize that he was only on slicks in two races, which accounted for a very short time on film. The fact is, most of Lightning's time spent on camera was during the time he was in Radiator Springs wearing treaded tires.
- Finally, this case is stackable, and you may eventually see this type of case for the 1:24th size. I've been told it will all depend on how well the 1:24th's sell.
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1 comment:
Nice post Orlandog Ken,
Really cool images, wonder where these came from?
I like the way this Character looks and hope this assortment does well, but only time will tell.
We are trying to do this top drawer and hopefully we'll have some samples to share at SDCC.
Keep up the great work/info that keeps everybody up to date on the new news.............
acuransx
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