Disney Pixar Cars - Lightning McQueen Beach Fun for Kids

For those of you who have kids, I received a notice about a fun New thing at DisneyShopping.com. Now, you and your kids can order customized swimwear with Lightning McQueen on them! You can order board shorts, hats, and T-Shirts! Very cool if you ask me.

I also found a Lightning McQueen Beach Towel you can personalize with up to 12 characters for an additional $7.95! Right now, the beach towels are 2 for $20.00, or one for $14.95. All these items are currently available on DisneyShopping.com.

They didn't have such cool stuff when I was a kid! With Zazzle and all this customizable clothing, who knows what will be available in the future!

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Disney Pixar Cars - Tractor Tip n We Go

Did you ever see this bigger version of the Tractor? The Tractors are muy popular! For a second day, Alternator Valley fan Tim, provided these great pics for all to see...

Well son, remember to run fast when Frank is mad


The Tractor looks like he's die cast! Dadgum, I'd say so too!

This Tractor is definitely a 1:24th Scale. He was available at the Disney Store and is die cast. We know they tip over when someone scares them while they're asleep. What else can these darn critters do?!

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Disney Pixar Cars - Mater 1:24th Disney Store vs. Mater 1:24th MattyCollector

If you didn't realize it, Mattel previously released a Lightning McQueen and Mater in the 1:24th Scale. They were originally released a few years ago at the Disney Store and locations such as The World of Disney at the theme parks. They sold for $19.99 and were only available for a short time. Once again, Alternator Valley reader Tim, has contributed some fine pictures of his Mater in 1:24th Scale from the Disney Store for us to compare.

Mater (Disney Store) looks pretty good for $19.99


Mater (Matty) reveals treaded tires, more detail and deco


Mater's (Disney Store) detail looks well done

This New Mater (Matty) is far more detailed

It is interesting to take a side by side look! The NEW Mater has much more deco and detail. Martin Arriola from Mattel's design team told me this previous Mater can't compare to this new Mater. I hope not, as the NEW Mater will run you $50.00 instead of $19.00! Again, Mater is expected to come with a dust cover made of chipboard with full color printing, and will be shipped in a corrugated shipper. There's no release info. We all know how "reliable" MattyCollector.com has been. Only time will reveal what Matty has in his big ole head!

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Disney Pixar Cars - Would You Like Metal or Plastic

Can you tell which is die cast metal and which is plastic?

Alternator Valley reader Tim, sent me these pictures of these two Mack Haulers to compare for you. It is tough to tell which is die cast metal and which is plastic. The top is the Target Exclusive, which is made of die cast metal and manufactured by Mattel. The bottom is the Disney Store Exclusive, which is made of plastic and manufactured by Disney Consumer Products.

This plastic version has a beautiful paint finish!

I touched upon the Disney Store Exclusive a number of weeks ago. You can see the plastic version is a longer and more accurate Mack in scale to Lightning McQueen. The Target Exclusive is a true die cast metal, and is shorter due to bringing it to retail at a reasonable price. I own both versions, but I prefer the good ole die cast metal!

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Disney Pixar Cars - Piston Cups and Chase Cars

Are you dying to get your own Piston Cup? Here are a few you may have gotten by purchasing some of the many tracks or play sets. A few were also available at the Disney Store. I like the larger, detailed ones, while the smaller ones look like they came out of a cereal box. Again, a thanks to Ivette my friend from Austin for the picture!

We will soon see "Chase" Piston Cups with Lightning Mc Queen, the King and Chick Hicks! Yes, they are to be released as more of the "Chase" Cars that will be limited to 20,000 in distribution. They will have a gold gilded finish, and were first previewed at Comic-con last year. I would think they will start showing up after the impound series. To bad they won't be made of real metal. Maybe, we'll see one some day that will be part of an Exclusive set on MattyCollector.com.

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Disney Pixar Cars - Disney Store Exclusive Mack Hauler

Another day, another discovery to share with you, my loyal reader! You thought the Haulers were to be released as one hauler in a clear plastic package. Oh, were we wrong! Not only are we seeing special Target packaged Haulers, now take a look at this Disney Store Exclusive Mack Hauler! Interestingly, Mack's paint appears to be done the same as the darker Cruisin' Lightning McQueen, which is included along with a normal Lightning McQueen. From what I've been told, Mack appears to be die cast metal! The set retails for $29.50 and is ONLY available at the Disney Store and DisneyShopping.com. It is currently on Sale at DisneyShopping.com for $22.99!

So, all you crazy completists can pull your last strand of hair out, as you now have a third variation of Mack alone to collect!! Ay, yai, yai!! It is a cool color though, isn't it?! Can't wait to see a "Plussed Up" Mack from MattyCollector some day!

Again, a special thanks to mi amiga Ivette from Austin, Texas!! She brought this set to my attention and sent along the pic for you to see.

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