Disney Pixar Cars - Mater The Greater Barney Stormin' and Sidewall Shine Hauler Preview

Good things are always turning up here at Alternator Valley. You never know what tomorrow will bring! Today my friends, I have another Special Preview for you! You get to see the First pictures of Barney Stormin' all decked out in Red, White and Blue from "Mater The Greater!" You also get to see the Sidewall Shine Hauler in all his glory! So, let's get to the photos...

Barney looks cool in his Red, White and Blue!


Barney Stormin' to Control Tower, I'm ready for Take Off!


Barney can do Barrel Rolls with the Greatest of Ease!

I previewed a number of superb "Mater The Greater" prototypes a week or so ago. Barney is just the latest in the "Mater The Greater" group, and looks as incredible as the others! He'll be in the 1:55th Scale and likely fly into the stores this fall.

Sidewall Shine parks with his Hauler to meet his fans!

That Big Ole tire sure shines in your eyes!

The Sidewall Shine Hauler is expected to be released on October 1, 2009. As you know, this could change and I will update you if this occurs. For those of you who have superb vision, Sidewall Shine's eyes are the new lenticular design. They were photoshopped to make them look normal for the photo above. Pretty sweet stuff today!

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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 - Mater The Greater 1:55th Scale Die Cast Toy Preview

Ladies and Gentlecars,
Welcome to our "Mater The Greater" Preview!

Cars Toons- Mater The Greater - The best free videos are right here

First, get a snack and watch the Shooooo!

What a bunch o' fun! Now, imagine taking
those cool images and turning them into three
dimensional die cast toys! Here ya go...A la Presto!

Mater The Greater and his Patriotic Pittys!

Mia and Tia are decked out wearing buck teeth and tow hooks while watching nervously as Mater The Greater Performs!

Mater The Greater got a bit singed from the
gun powder while being shot out of the cannon!

Shooot! Nothing a little bit of rubbing
compound can't clean right up!

Mater The Greater to Flight Control!

Mater The Greater is ready for take off!

Mater The Greater dons his snorkel and diving mask as he readies to jump from a tall tower into a pool!

Mater The Greater gets set to take on Carburetor Canyon!

Just about ready to light the fuse and make history!

Well, Mater The Greater will let his pal
Lightning McQueen attempt history first!

What incredible workmanship! These will be on display at the Mattel Booth at the New York City Comic-Con from February 6th through the 8th. They are Expected to be released in the Spring in the 1:55th scale! The packaging will be different from the "Mainline." I'm certainly anticipating the pictures for the rest of the Cars Toons line! How cool will the Bulldozer be from "El Materdor?!" How about the stylin' Cars from "Tokyo Mater?!!" This gives collectors something great to look forward to adding to their collection.

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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.

Coming Very Soon: The Mater the Greater Prototypes will be Previewed this Friday! They are INCREDIBLE! Subscribe to Alternator Valley so you'll be notified every time I publish another article!

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Disney Pixar Cars - To Attend Comic-Con, or Not Attend...This is the Question

If you haven't been to the San Diego Comic-Con and you want to see Movie/TV Stars, weirdos, buy the hottest collectibles and enjoy the finest SoCal weather, then you should make a point of attending this year in July!

How do you decide if you want to attend the New York City Comic-Con? That's easy!! Do you want to freeze your butt off? I grew up in Boston and moved to Florida to escape the cold, so heck no! Is there going to be an exclusive Cars die cast being sold? Nope, and I'd probably just buy it on Ebay if there was one. Are there any huge stars making an appearance that you'd just have to see or die? Nope, not a single one! So, the answer is clear and simple...I'm skipping!

Remember, I reported that Mattel's Comic-Con Exclusive for this year will be Fire Engine Mater with Mia and Tia as Dalmatians (Check archives from 1/18/09)! This is the best picture you'll see until I get the real stuff from Mattel. By attending you get to pay retail, and you'll also get to preview all the upcoming releases that will be on display at the Mattel booth! July in San Diego delivers the finest weather you could want! Additionally, if you want to see Movie/TV Stars, you'll get them in abundance at the San Diego Comic-Con! Last year I saw Lucy Lawless, the cast of the Sara Connor Chronicles, Director Mc G and the cast of Terminator 4, and Director of The Shawshank Redemption, Frank Darabont! I missed Kiefer Sutherland, Hugh Jackman, Keanu Reeves and more! These are reasons to attend the San Diego Comic-Con! Believe me, you won't be dissapointed!

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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 May Be A Lead In To Cars 2 The Global Race

I told you I heard how incredible Mater's Tall Tales "Tokyo Drift" turned out! It may be the last interstitial, and a very important one. It may give us a clue as to a bridge between Cars and Cars 2! I heard it was a much longer Cars Toons episode at approximately five to six minutes long. This is twice as long as the first three. I was told it is the best of "Mater's Tall Tales!" I also heard it has dialogue that may indicate John Lasseter is using this as the bridge to "The Global Race" by taking us to Japan!

With this intriguing info, let me tell you a bit more...the die cast toys from "Rescue Squad Mater," "Mater The Greater," "El Materdor," and "Tokyo Drift" are expected to be part of the "MAINLINE." They are expected to start showing up in the summer next year. I've also heard we MAY see a NEW Collector Guide with Dragon Lightning McQueen (He's in Tokyo Drift), similar to the recently released Collector Guide with Night Vision Lightning McQueen! Yes, I wish I had pics of Tokyo Drift! For now, enjoy the news. Once I can post pictures, you can be sure I'll happily share them!

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