Pixar Cars Sarge May Salute Us On Veterans Day

People have long been awaiting the return of Sarge in his new "Fatigues!" The New Sarge sans the lead paint that prompted a recall last year, should appear around Veterans Day (November 11, 2008). He should be saluting with his wiper blade and be accompanied by an American Flag! It is only proper that this great American Jeep should make his return during our important holiday honoring ALL veterans. If you'd like to be more informed about Veterans Day, visit this link and read about it more...History of Veterans Day

Much more to come from Comic-Con! My next entry will be about Smell Swell and Lightning before he made it big.

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Disney Pixar Cars Trucks - The Convoy

As I've mentioned, there are a load of Cars Trucks coming out in the future and they are going to be incredible. In fact, I've been told the plan is to eventually release EVERY single truck that hauls a racer. As was told to me, now that they've got the main mold, they can easily produce each truck.

John Lasseter wanted the "Trailers" to be big enough to carry their respective Racer. He also wanted the Trucks to be Die-Cast and of the highest quality! The ultimate thing he wants to make possible, is for any collector to be able to build the entire Motor Speedway of the South with all the Racers, Fans, Officials, Trailers and Pittys! That has certainly been what I've hoped for and envisioned.

I've also learned that exclusive groupings will be released. One of the first we should see, will be Chick Hicks, his Trailer and his Pitty. This is expected to be a Walmart exclusive.

Mattel and Disney were adamant that the trucks be produced at a reasonable price point for collectors. From what I've previewed, I can tell you that the quality and detail is well worth the $13.00 price they are expected to retail for when released!

Much more to come from Comic-Con! My next entry will be about Sarge and his expected return!

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Disney Pixar Cars Mack the Walmart Truck

First, there was a poster. Now, there will be a die-cast truck. Pixar Cars Mack will soon wear the colors of Walmart! He looks quite sharp, doesn't he? When can you get him you ask. At this point, I can't say. I can tell you he'll be a Walmart exclusive. ;-)

As Always, when I hear any info, I'll let you know the latest! Don't forget to Subscribe to Alternator Valley for the hottest News.

More on the New Disney Pixar Cars Trucks in my next entry. Still a load of News from Comic-Con to come!

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New Cars Toys Now Appearing in Stores!

I hit a mother load today! I came across the New Petrol Pulaski, Tar McQueen and Kathy Copter! It is the first time I've seen these three in stores. I was able to get two Tar McQueens, two Petrol Pulaski's, one Kathy Copter and one Van! I was happily shocked to find these. You should start seeing these in a Wal-Mart or Target near you.

It is always when you're not looking, that you find things. I was just taking a look like I always do when I tripped across these three! I was like an excited kid.

Tar McQueen has one splotch on his fender and is quite plain. Petrol Pulaski is on RPM's Pit Crew and makes the 7th "Pitty" released to date. Kathy Copter makes the second team member of RSN along with Kori Turbowitz who was released first. Hopefully, more new releases will be coming soon!

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Disney Pixar Cars Peterbilt Truck

Mattel unveiled the soon to be released New Cars Trucks at Comic-Con! The first I want to discuss is the Peterbilt Truck that was voiced by the late Joe Ranft. There is a cool story about this truck that I just recently found out about. The Peterbilt was the truck that Lightning chased down Route 66 in the dark thinking he was Mack.

If you recall, you'll remember that the Peterbilt was hauling car batteries. The battery pictures on the trailer were actually done by John Lasseter's boys! I think this is such a cool fact. I didn't suspect anything like this. Matter of fact, I thought the style they were done in was similar to the cartooning we saw at the start of Monsters. This toy will certainly mean a lot to John due to Joe and his kids.

Although the Peterbilt was briefly in the film, he stuck with me because of his look and his annoyed demeanor when Lightning thought he was Mack. I believe his line was, "Mack! I ain't no Mack! I'm a Peterbilt!" Then he drove off and left Lightning there in the dark.

This is just one of the many Cars Trucks that will be released in the future! They will be die-cast and are going to retail for $13.00! More to come about the Cars Trucks.

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SOTS Official Letter & What Number I Got

I'm back home and very tired after my Red Eye flight. I arrived home to find my "Official Letter" from Mattel with my holographic numbered sticker. I received a low number, but not one linked to anything significant. I got Number 23! I'm not aware of any racer with that number. Here's the letter and my sticker. Half awake at home and off to unpack.


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Disney Pixar Cars Darth Mater Unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con 2008

I've been writing updates based on what's relevant to collectors. There's much more to come about New toys such as the fan Cars, the old days Cars, the trailers, pitty's, and the goings on at San Diego Comic-Con 2008, so come back for more. Tonight as I finish my trip in San Diego, I thought it was a good time to talk about Darth Mater! On Thursday, July 24, 2008, Darth Mater was unveiled at the San Diego Comic-Con at Mattel's booth. This one-of-a-kind work of art was the collaboration of Mattel's fantastic design team. It will be auctioned off at this year's Children Affected by Aids Foundation's Dream Halloween event on October 25, 2008. Want to know more about this great organization? Visit this link Children Affected by Aids Foundation so you can bid on Darth Mater.

Darth Mater is nothing short of incredible! He's about the size of one of the many talking toys Mattel has released. He wields his light-up light sabre while Star Wars music plays. At the time of the unveiling he had no voice. He will have a recording added with his alter-ego Larry the Cable Guy saying something choice to be sure. The floor lights up as well. You can see two acrylic plaques in front that are signed by John Lasseter and George Lucas.

Are you drooling? I wish I had the kind of money needed to be able to win this great piece. Oh, well! I'll just have to wait until the smaller version comes out in October. Yes! I was given indication that a smaller die-cast version is a very strong likelihood for Halloween!! I'll certainly keep you all posted as info is made available to me. Live from San Diego Comic-Con 2008. I'm out for tonight.

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SOTS Holographic Numbered Stickers Arriving

A quick entry to let you know that if you have a Motor Speedway Of The South (SOTS) set, the individually numbered holographic stickers started showing up in mailboxes yesterday! As you were told, they are randomly numbered with an accompanying letter telling you were to put them.

As of this writing, I couldn't find any showing up on Ebay. Why would they show up on Ebay you ask? Because people who get Numbers such as 1, 95, etc. may try to sell them because the numbers represent the Number One in a set, Lightning McQueen, the King, or another racer. Over my years of collecting, I've only seen specific numbered items bring about 10% more than a comparable item. Not that life altering if you ask me.

If you didn't get yours yesterday, it will probably show up tomorrow or Tuesday.

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Pixar Cars Todd, the Pizza Planet Truck

Picking up where I last left off...New Character releases! I left you discussing Todd, the Pizza Planet Truck. This Cars character is one I personally tie closely to John Lasseter because it has been in all the Pixar films from Toy Story up and through Cars. I heard John was very excited about the die-cast toy being produced as well. You were probably not aware it was in the films, or even saw it, but it was there. Want to see the screen captures? Sure you do!

We first saw the Pizza Planet truck in Toy Story back in 1995

Here's Todd's appearance in A Bug's Life

Toy Story 2 Had Todd Coming Back for the Sequel

Monsters Inc. had Todd in the Shadows of the Bayou!

Then He showed Up Keeping Dry in Nemo

Todd was a Blur and Hardly Recogonized in The Incredibles

Finally, We see Todd's Face in Cars!

He's sure to be another very popular character that will be hard to track down. I don't have any info on when he'll be released. If I get any, I won't tell you until I get mine, then I'll let you know! ;-)

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