Disney Pixar Cars - High 'n' Low Ramone Gets Resized

If you've been lucky enough to get the 2009 Collector Guide with Night Vision Lightning McQueen, you'll see a picture of High n Low Ramone listed as a Mega Size release. I was just told yesterday, that High n Low Ramone was too small to be part of the Mega Size line, and will actually be released as part of the "Mainline."

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Disney Pixar Cars - MattyCollector.com Exclusive Display Case Special Sneak Peak

When I went to Comic-con last year, the first thing I discussed with the people at Mattel was how they needed to produce an "Official" Cars Display Case. We talked about it at length, and the reality of one being made and available is drawing ever nearer! Here, as an Exclusive Alternator Valley "Special Sneak Peak," is a Preview of the Cars Display Case that would be a MattyCollector.com Exclusive!


Let me tell you about it in detail...

1. There will hopefully be three (3) Exclusive Chase/Special Character Cars that will come with this case. I've suggested they be numbered and truly EXCLUSIVE.
   
2. It will be made to accommodate the Cars 1:55th scale die cast toys.
   
3. It measures 32 inches wide, by 24 inches tall, by 3 inches deep. It will hold approximately 54 full sized Cars, or two small Cars characters in one compartment. The capacity may be increased to approximately 75 to 80 Cars by paring up your pittys and Movie Moments characters such as Flick & Flea.
   
4. Each compartment measures 5 inches wide by 3 inches tall. I measured Red to be sure he'd fit, and he has plenty of room. Even small Al Oft will fit! The only character that won't fit will be Barney Stormin'. You'll just have to sit him on top with some Velcro.
   
5. The Cars Logo may be frosted, silk-screened or a clear label on the back wall of the case. Frosting seems to be out from what I've been told, I suggested silk-screening at the minimum, I don't feel a label is classy enough.
   
6. The Full Color Graphic at the top will actually be above the compartments and be attached to the top of the case. The cool thing is it will be printed on a rigid material and will be able to be interchanged.
7. The case will be made of plexi, it will have a hanging wire and come with the hardware to hang it, it will be hinged at the top and open upward, and can also be displayed by simply standing it up.
   
8. The Edition Size has not been determined, but the number of 750 has been discussed. I have urged them to increase the Edition Size to 2000.
9. A price of $300 to $400 has been discussed. I told them that the three (3) Exclusive Cars would be well worth $300 alone!
10. It will be available in the United States and INTERNATIONALLY!
    

So, if you have yet to vote in one of my polls, I urge you to do so this time! The poll is a two (2) part question and needs your two (2) answers. First, indicate the Maximum you'd pay for an "Official" Cars Display Case as presented, and Second, indicate how many you'd like to purchase if allowed.

Also, I encourage you to add your Comments to this article. Your input may very well determine how the final product turns out!

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Disney Pixar Cars - Stitch is a Cars Fan too!

I'm a fan of Disney Pixar Cars and equally a huge fan of Stitch! So, like a Reese's Cup, we have two great things that go great together...Cars and Stitch! Here's a great picture of Stitch wearing his Cars racing gear, along with Lightning McQueen. This is a unique photo taken by my friend Julie Flores who writes a blog you should checkout called Stitch's Adventure Club! Stitch and Julie collect Cars die cast toys and are loyal readers of Alternator Valley.

Julie and Stitch travel and meet all kinds of famous people like Jamie Lee Curtis, Barbara Walters, to Michael Phelps. Then, Julie take photos of Stitch dressed in his finest adoring fan's garb. So, you'll see Stitch dressed to mirror his famous counterpart and read about his adventures.

Julie, don't forget to tell Stitch's cousins about Alternator Valley ! ;-)

Coming Soon: A Very Special Sneak Peak!

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Alternator Valley's New Logo Is Nearly Done

Does this ROCK or what!! It is nearly finished, and I wanted to let you all see how cool it is! Almost looks like Neon doesn't it? It will look super cool on a Black T-Shirt! This is what happens when talent the likes of Martin Arriola and Mark Mc Intyre work their magic. I'm honored that they are my friends, and have done such great work for Alternator Valley!

Coming In The Next Few Days: A Very Special Sneak Peak!

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Disney Pixar Cars - There's a New Sheriff in Town

In the last week I've seen Walmart shelves filled with the Talking, Squawking, Light-up Sheriff! I believe he is selling for $21.99. He is very cool and I almost bought him today. It is amazing what those Chinese can do with plastic, lights and sound chips!!

Still no sign of the Haulers, hardly a single Oversized anywhere, no Dustin Mellows or Case C's here in Orlando! I guess nobody wants my money or yours.

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Disney Pixar Cars - Release Schedule of Oversized Cars for 2010

This list is kick a#$! Too bad we have to wait until 2010, but you never know, we may see some of these sooner and some later. As goes with Mattel, who knows what the heck they'll do! The great news is that many of the characters we've all wanted to see, will finally be released!!

• 1/1/10 - Chick Hicks Crew Chief
• 2/1/10 - Big Al the RV
  
• 3/1/10 - Richard Kensington
• 4/1/10 - Sarge with Howitzer
• 5/1/10 - Larry the RV
• 6/1/10 - Sparkplug

• 7/1/10 - Brian the Souvenir Truck
• 8/1/10 - Doug RM the RV
• 9/1/10 - Chuck Choke Cables (RSN Camera Operator)
• 10/1/10 - Barry Diesel the RV
• 11/1/10 - Diecast Bessie
• 12/1/10 - Clayton Gentlebreeze the RV

What a hot list! Sarge with a Howitzer!! Diecast Bessie!! Big Al!! These will be super. Can't wait to get some pictures. I'm sure I'll get plenty of photos of them at Comic-Con in July.

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Disney Pixar Cars - Release Schedule of the Haulers

Today is about the Release Schedule of the Disney Pixar Cars Haulers. I haven't seen a single one yet, but we know they're out there!

• Released - Mack the Hauler
• Released - King Hauler
• Released - Chick Hicks Hauler
• Released - Walmart Hauler

• 1/1/09 - Vinyl Toupee Hauler
• 2/1/09 - Tank Coat Hauler
• 3/1/09 - Tow Cap Hauler
• 4/1/09 - Shifty Drug Hauler
• 5/1/09 - Easy Idle Hauler
• 6/1/09 - Vitoline Hauler
• 7/1/09 - Bumper Save Hauler
• 8/1/09 - Retred Hauler
• 9/1/09 - Fiber Fuel Hauler
  
• 10/1/09 - Sidewall Shine Hauler
• 11/1/09 - Mood Springs Hauler
• 12/1/09 - Juan (?) or is it Pete Valdez
  

There's plenty more to come! Can't wait to see them on the store shelves.

Coming Next: Release Dates of the "Oversized!" They'll bowl you over!

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Disney Pixar Cars - Release Schedule of Three Packs

Well, I talked, chatted, and chewed the fat with my contact at Mattel. I was told of the expected release dates of the New Race O Rama character three packs. As you will see, the dates are already to be taken with many grains of salt! The release of a New character will be highlighted in Red in this entry. Sets are released in case assortments of three and repeat, thus New Characters will jump every other month.

• Released - Guido, Luigi and Tar Lightning McQueen
• Released - Dinoco Mia and Tia and Dinoco Lightning McQueen
• Released - The King, Finish Line Lightning McQueen and Chick Hicks

• Released - Dexter Hoover, Damaged King and Lightning McQueen
• Released - Antonio, Michael Schumacher Ferrari and Costanza
• Released - Lightning McQueen, Pit Crew Mater and Pit Crew Doc Hudson

• 2/1/09 - Gasprin, Side Stepping Lightning McQueen and Tow Cap
• 4/1/09 - Flo with Tray, Waitress Mia and Tia
• 6/1/09 - Damaged No Stall, Jumping Lightning McQueen and Damaged Leakless

• 8/1/09 - Richard Kensington, Fred and Marco Axelbender
• 10/1/09 - Photographer 1, Posing Lightning McQueen and Photographer 2

As we are horribly aware and annoyingly getting use to...these dates are Mattel's, and who really knows when you'll see these Cars in stores!

Coming Next: Release Dates of the Haulers!

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Disney Pixar Cars - The Dinoco Showgirls

You've asked for them. Now, you'll get them. I present to you the Dinoco Showgirls!! Wearing full plumage, they will be showcased in a three pack with Dinoco Mc Queen. Soon to be out...whenever the heck we see them! You know how this goes!

I asked my contact at Mattel if we'd see them as singles, and was told he wasn't sure. He said probably not due to packaging. As a single, the plumage would likely be a problem by being too tall. As an "Oversized," they would be too small for the packaging. Therefore, they may ONLY be released in the three pack.

Coming Next: I've got the lowdown on releases through 2010!

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