Disney Pixar Cars - Cars 2, Where and Who?

I think that Cars 2 is going to be off the hook! Really, why? Well, it sounds exciting and even though we don't know where they'll race, we know it will be called, "The Global Race." I can only imagine where Lightning is going, or who'll he'll race against. Lightning could visit Japan, Italy, France, or Australia! Can you picture Lightning buzzing by the Tour De France as they ride down a Parisian hill? How about seeing him bolt by the runners during the Boston Marathon?

Who will Lightning race against? No idea, and I can only speculate...will he race a Ferrari? How cool would it be if he raced against a Delorean? That would be a great die cast toy!! Maybe, he'll race in Alaska. How funny would it be if he got into it with Jet powered Snowmobile on the Iditarod trail?!! Only time will tell as things are being kept tightly under a locked car cover!

Where do you think Lightning will race? What kind of characters will he race against? How will Lightning and Mater get to these races? Will they hitch a ride on a Hauler? Will they sail to England on the QE2? Will they fly to Germany on a C-17 Military Transport. Speculating can be fun, and certainly quite funny! I can say this much...There will be a ton of super cool die cast toys coming!!

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Disney Pixar Cars - Mater's Tall Tales 1:55th Release Schedule

See as a new day dawns, who knows what surprises today will bring! Today, I have the Scheduled Release dates for "Mater's Tall Tales" 1:55th die cast toys. As goes with Mattel, remember that this schedule could easily change!

Never Fear, Rescue Mater is Here!

Release Schedule for 2009

• 9/1/09 - Burnt Lightning McQueen (Rescue Squad Mater)
• 9/1/09 - Nurse Kori (Rescue Squad Mater)
• 9/1/09 - Nurse GTO (Rescue Squad Mater)
• 9/1/09 - Rescue Squad Trooper (Rescue Squad Mater)
• 9/1/09 - Orderly Pittys (Rescue Squad Mater)

• 10/1/09 - Pittys with Torches (Mater The Greater)
• 10/1/09 - Doctor Mater (Rescue Squad Mater)

• 11/1/09 - Padre (El Materdor)

• 12/1/09 - Doused Lightning McQueen (Rescue Squad Mater)

Release Schedule for 2010

Tokyo Mater and Kabuto who challenges him to a Drift Race!

• 1/1/10 - Dragon Lightning McQueen with Oil (Tokyo Mater)
• 1/1/10 - Kabuto (Tokyo Mater)

Dragon McQueen looking Fierce!

• 2/1/10 - Sedan Sensei with Mustache (Tokyo Mater)
• 2/1/10 - Godzilla Tuner (Tokyo Mater)

I haven't seen "Tokyo Mater," and am curious to see more of the characters from that great short! If the prototypes for the "Mater The Greater" samples I've already shown you are any indication, we've got some superb die casts toys coming! As an interesting tidbit for you to ponder..."Tokyo Mater" will introduce you to the most new characters of any "Interstitial!" Thus, my continued speculation that all these characters will lead us roaring into the..."THE GLOBAL RACE!" You can be assured I'll bring you the latest news and photos as I get them.

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Disney Pixar Cars - The NEW Mack Track Challenge Playset

It is time to see another NEW Cars item way before it comes out! Here's another item direct from the Mattel "Design Center!" It is expected to come out in the Fall and retail for $40.00...Mack Track Challenge will allow you to play with Lightning as if he were Evil Knievel. Maybe he can jump Snake Spring Canyon here in Alternator Valley.

Lightning Does His Best Evil Knievel

Yippee! Looks like fun to me!

So, is all this plastic contributing to the high price of gas? Is Lightning going to jump through Mack during the Global Race? That would be a cool stunt! I can't wait to see what kind of playsets come out once Cars 2 comes out in 2011.

NEW Cryptic Shout Outs! Hi Emeryville, do you have an office at Pixar?!

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Disney Pixar Cars - Disney Store Exclusive Cars Nanos

Remember the old Penny Racers? They were the little pullback cars that did wheelies when you put a penny in their back end. The Disney Store has what are called Nano Racers which are pretty much the same. They are Disney Store exclusives and are slightly larger than the Disney Pixar Cars Minis. You can get Cars characters such as Mater and Lightning McQueen. The individual Cars are $2.50, while triple packs are three times the cost at $7.50.

So, another toy to play with on your desk if you need a Disney Pixar Cars fix! They look cute, but I am really partial to die cast metal, rather than plastic.

I still like my Disney Pixar Cars Zip Zaps the best! I'd love to see Radio Shack release more Zip Zaps for Cars 2 The Global Race.

A special thanks to Ivette in Austin, Tehaaas for bringing this to my attention, and sending along photos for all to see!

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Alternator Valley Welcomes North Dakota

I'm happy to say that 2009 has started with an enthusiastic Tony the Tiger...GRRRRREAT! Alternator Valley has finally logged a visitor from the state of North Dakota! We "Officially" have readers from ALL 50 STATES!! The reader hails from the city of Minot, North Dakota. The city is about 100 miles North of Bismarck with a population of 37,000. Learn a bit more about Minot at this link..."Magic City"

As an update, today January 7, 2009, a New Reader from good ole Fargo, North Dakota joined us! I guess it took a while for you guys to warm up your fingers and start typing on the computer. Hope you visit often!

In addition to Alternator Valley having readers in all 50 states, we now have readers in 75 countries from around the world! I'm going to need to start writing my articles in some other languages soon!

Wait until "Cars 2 The Global Race" is released!

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Alternator Valley's New Original Logo

Unveiling for the first time...Alternator Valley's New Original logo! Here's your first look at it in its clean, rough form! Designed by my friend Martin Arriola, Mattel Senior Manager of Product Design! Martin is also a fine artist who creates Original Paintings in Oil, Pastel and Watercolor. I urge you to learn more about Martin's art at this link...MartinArriola.com

The final cleaned up version will be done at the start of the year. Another talented friend of mine, Mark Mc Intyre, is a former Disney Design Group artist and one of the co-founders of Hitch Critters. Check out his cool animated hitch ball covers at this link...HitchCritters.com

Our logo as been developed to further enhance our identity, and to connect to our loyal readers around the globe! T-Shirts will be available for purchase after the New Year! We may offer other logo emblazoned merchandise as well.

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Disney Pixar Cars - Tokyo Mater Drifts Into Theatres Today

Is "Tokyo Mater" enough to tempt you to see Bolt?

As much as I'd love to see the fourth of "Mater's Tall Tales,"
I have to say seeing Bolt is not on my to do list.

What I'd love to know is...
when will "Mater's Tall Tales" be available on DVD?

1. Rescue Squad Mater
2. El Materdor
3. Mater The Greater
4. Tokyo Mater
   

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Disney Pixar Cars - Tokyo Drift Mater And Lightning McQueen Open For Bolt

When I broke the News about Tokyo Drift back on November 18th (Click to Read), I didn't have any pictures for you. Here's a look at our heros Mater and Lightning McQueen all tripped out for some "Drifting" Tokyo style!

Starting on December 12, 2008 you'll be able to see "Tokyo Drift," the fourth and final short from "Mater's Tall Tales" as an intro to Bolt in 3D! My sources indicate this is likely to be the final "Interstitial," and it appears to me to be a bridge to "Cars 2, The Global Race!"

You can also count on seeing these versions of Mater and Lightning added to the 1:55th scale die cast "Mainline" in the future! Yeah man! More cool toys to add to your growing collection.

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