Disney Pixar Cars - TJ Hummer and Sarge's Boot Camp

Here are additional pics of TJ Hummer for you all to inspect! There's much finer detail in his rear end and chassis. You can see just how big TJ is in comparison to Elvis. So, would you like to know his Expected Release Date? How about how he'll be packaged? Well, read along and you'll find out at the bottom of this article!!

Get a bit closer to Elvis TJ! Don't look so nervous!


I didn't know you could do a hoodstand!


Sarge has your rear end looking tight!
You have to correct that License Plate though!

It will be packed with Frank Pinky Pinkerton, the Green SUV,
TJ, Murphy the Orange SUV and Sarge. It will be a set called
"SARGE'S BOOT CAMP!"

These Five will come packed in "Sarge's Boot Camp!"


I've only been told he's called the Green SUV


Frank "Pinky" Pinkerton didn't know what
he was in for with Sarge's off-road training!


Murphy the Orange SUV is fit enough to do well with Sarge


TJ is shaking in his treads!


Sarge is finally coming out of retirement in July!

"Sarge's Boot Camp" is Expected to be released on September 1, 2009! The set will be Oversized and contain the five characters shown above...The Green SUV, Frank "Pinky" Pinkerton, Murphy the Orange SUV, TJ Hummer and Sarge! I got an update on the possible retail price and was told it is expected to be $25.00. That is a pleasant surprise. I'll line up to git me two o' them thar sets!!

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Disney Pixar Cars - Matty May Meet a Mob

The San Diego Comic-Con is just over four months away. Mattel will once again be a major exhibitor and offer a great Cars Exclusive! Thousands will attend. Many will be angry Cars fans who will want to kick Matty upside his big head. Why? Because at last year's Comic-Con, Mattel unveiled MattyCollector.com and claimed, "Here you will find the latest release information, sneak peek pics, official news, product archives (aka a glimpse at my personal Mattel toy collection) and of course MATTY’S STORE where you can buy exclusive products unavailable anywhere else." I was told MattyCollector was going to release one Cars exclusive about every other month. Eight months have passed, and not one single Cars exclusive has been released.

I advise Matty to watch his back if he shows up at Comic-Con. It may even be wise for him to have the Toy Guru and the Gleek by his side as his bodyguards. Matty has simply not produced for Cars collectors. He hasn't kept his promises like a slimey politician who'll say anything to get elected! He's lost credibility and shouldn't get a bonus from Mattel, he should get that smirk off his big goofy face, and he should run like hell when the angry mob spots him!

I can see him facing the angry townsfolk of Alternator Valley as they chase him down with pitchforks and torches like poor old Frankenstein! They'll pursue him through the aisles of Comic-Con. As they chase him past Hasbro's booth, they'll pillage all their displays and shanghai their followers. They'll stop by Disney's booth and borrow Captain Jack's crew for reinforcements. They'll kick over the refreshment stand because the food is overpriced and tastes like crap.


Finally, they'll chase Matty to the top of the convention center like the Frankenstein Monster! Attendees won't know if he's just a weirdo dressed up to enter the "Costume Ball," or it is a publicity stunt to promote the convention! Hopefully, they won't torch the place like the townsfolk did to the windmill that poor ole Frankie met his fate in! We may be angry as hell, but we're really a fun-loving group with hearts as big as Matty's oversized head!


We can dream, can't we? We can't really run around Comic-con and beat up on a stupid corporate cartoon guy! But hell, who says you can't run around with torches and pitchforks and pillage Hasbro's booth!!

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Disney Pixar Cars - Distribution is All Greek to Me

Alternator Valley has readers in Greece, and I believe a total of 80 countries around the world. We have all been frustrated and baffled by Mattel's poor distribution of the Cars die cast toy line. Today, I had to laugh when my friend Ivette told me she bought a Leakless Launcher that was packaged in GREEK!! What was funnier was where she bought it. She didn't buy it in Greece. She didn't find it in Italy, Bulgaria, or Turkey. She found it at a Walmart in Austin, Texas!! How funny is that?! So, I had her take some pictures so you could all take a look and get a good laugh! Take a look at these...

I wonder if the translation is the same or different


The back is full of Greek and other languages


You can't read the bottom too well

I haven't heard of any other Cars being found in the United States in other languages. Have you found anything funny like this? Let us know! Oh, and please pass the Grape Leaves.

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Disney Pixar Cars - TJ Hummer, Reporters, Pittys and Mathew McCrew Preview

I have yet to get the greenlight on any of the teasers I've posted, but here are some great previews for you to enjoy as we head into the weekend! They just came in at the last minute today! Enjoy and drool over this big green guy...

TJ looks worried that Sarge is going to showup!


Keep your eyes front and center soldier!


Ready! Forward drive in double time!


Yeah! I work alone! Get my left bumper, Kachow!


I used to cover Comic-Con, now I get these crazy racers!


Dash Boardman never misses a shot!
Where are the Dinoco Showgirls?!


Anything for my fans! Kachow!!


Houser Boon coined the now famous phrase,
"Show us the bolt!"


Mathew "True Blue" McCrew for you to view!


Mater the Greater's Stunt Pittys waiting to blow him up!

TJ Hummer will now be released in the Mega Sized. He'll look very cool and have much more detail! We get a nice look at two of the photographers...Dash Boardman and Houser Boon carrying their cute cameras! Mia and Tia have quite the rival in Mathew "True Blue" McCrew. His entire house is painted in the "King's" color of blue! Finally, we see the Pittys from Mater the Greater! You have to love the buck teeth!! A special thanks to Martin Arriola, as he shot these and zipped them off to me from the Mattel Design Studio.

Super stuff is coming next week!

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Disney Pixar Cars - Toys R Us, Comic-Con and Kmart Collectors Days UPDATE

Yesterday was certainly a "Teaser!" I'd like to have broken some major news for you about Toys R Us today, but couldn't just yet. The news I want to share was confirmed by my sources today. We are waiting to be sure we don't step on any corporate toes before sharing it with you. I can only tell you it appears to be big news!

The Comic-Con news I will have for you should be on track for the middle of next week, and you are going to love it! Just waiting on China. So, don't expect anything else until I post what should wow you then!

Finally, I'm waiting on an OK to share the news I have for you about the Kmart Collectors Days. This is cool news, but the least earth quaking of the three. Matter of fact, I hope to have it for you tomorrow. One person needs to simply give a thumbs up. You would think they'd know how much buzz we bloggers give them?!

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Disney Pixar Cars - Toys R Us, Comic-Con and Kmart Collectors Days

Today, I waited and waited for the green light to report some super cool things to you all, but unfortunately, I got stuck at a long red light. So, I'm simply going to tease you by saying that I will eventually tell you some potentially incredible news about Toys R Us! I'm waiting for some verification about the news. I may be able to discuss this story in the next few days.

I'll also tell you I should have some super stuff for you about Comic-Con! China is a bit behind on Mattel's Comic-Con exclusive. I expect to have some very nice things for you by the middle, to the end of next week.

Finally, I will have something for you about the Kmart Collectors Days! It is something good, but something you can't buy. What could it be?! You'll have to wonder and wait to find out!

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Disney Pixar Cars - The Not Gonna Do It Gask-its Toys R Us Promo

We've been on many a goose chase. The infamous Walmart Pallet Drop in October, then November, then December! Now, people have been looking for a Gask-its promotion at Toys R Us that hasn't materialized. Why? Well, sit back and I'll tell you...

Sidewall Shine was a winner, but TRU reportedly has 9000
N2O Cola Cars parked in their warehouse waiting for a home!

I heard "Unofficially" from my undercover janitors deep inside the offices of Mattel, that Toys R Us still has 9000 N2O Colas left from the most recent 5 for 1 promotion! Additionally, I heard that fulfillment was a mess. Remember how many of you received Hot Wheels cars by mistake? Thus, the promotion was a bust! A disappointment! A fail-you-r to say the least!! With this in mind, any idea of doing another promotion with Gask-its is off the table.

So, I wouldn't expect to see any new 5 for 1 promotions for a while. I know a number of people were not happy to see that Mattel would be releasing an N2O Launcher. Can't say I disagree, but I can say that these promo cars were never marketed as "Exclusive" in any way.

You can count on me to bring you any news as it breaks.

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Disney Pixar Cars - Preview of Revolting and N2O Launchers

Let's start the week off with a bang! Here's a look at two New Launchers that will be coming out some day! I've got Re-Volting and N2O for you today...

Re-Volting Rebuilt Alternators are sold in
finer Alternator Valley auto parts stores


N2O Cola's fizz gives any car a turbo punch!

If you're like me, you haven't been collecting the launchers. Did you know however, that the idea of the launchers is to be able to reproduce all of pit row? So, even though you may have most of the Cars, you may want to start getting the launchers so you can have a complete set.

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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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