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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS: When You Wish Upon a Mack Star …

Sometimes your dreams do come true …

Is it a dream or am I waking?

Wake up! Wake up!

Price - Don’t Know.

Coming When - Don’t know exactly when? But in the next few months.

(McQueen might just be to show scale - unknown if included but possible).

For old, old, old, school CARS collectors, they remember that first WM circular to features CARS had Mack in WM White so now nearly 26 months later … here it is.

It’s not Frank the Combine but one of your wishes came true …

When you wish upon a Mack star …

Cheaper than a day at Disneyland …

(um, how does the rest of the song go?)

The other Mack truck coming info is at this post.

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metroxing

9 July 2008

Advertising, CARS, Checklist, Film, Marketing, Mattel Disney Pixar CARS, Retail, TV, Toys, collecting

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36 Comments »

Awesome!

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//DaddyO
9 July 2008 at 10:33 am

It looks a little small, but I can’t wait to see it!

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//LTZ
9 July 2008 at 11:08 am

Nice! Hopefully WM will market it like they did the WM Rig this past Christmas. There were a couple of end caps full of those. They sold good and there were plenty to go around.

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//Bill
9 July 2008 at 11:43 am

Will that be diecast or plastic like the one in the playset?

(MET: Rumor is that front is actually diecast but back is definitely plastic - otherwise, it would crush a toddler )

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//Rob
9 July 2008 at 11:45 am

I don’t see the allure. How is this one any better than the Mack playset? It is no more ‘realistic’ (relative to the one in the movie, I mean). Even if it had the correct paint job, it would not be right.

(MET: Yea, if you’re only collecting CARS based on a scene in the film, the only Mack would be the “Bachelor Pad” ones since we never see him hauling other CARS (Mack & Transporter version) and of course, he never carries the town with him …).

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//EM
9 July 2008 at 1:08 pm

I guess the appeal is to collectors but in England WalMart doesnt really exist as such as its Asda Walmart and their colours are green and white so it would make no sense to my lad. Adrian

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//Adrian
9 July 2008 at 4:07 pm

I mean, I have the Blu-Ray McQueen, I don’t have, but I would like a Red Ransburg (sp?) McQueen, but this is a Wal-Mart toy with a Cars-like face put on it. This one, I don’t get as far as why a Cars collector would want it. To each, his or her own.

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//EM
9 July 2008 at 4:16 pm

Its tacky but I will buy one.

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//jackdaddy2008
9 July 2008 at 4:43 pm

Not for me thanks….

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//Mr.T
9 July 2008 at 6:06 pm

I have been waiting for this. I figured it would come out like a Walmart exclusive of course, but had almost given up on it. Yes, I remember the signs and the video displays in Walmart. COOL!! Thank you Mattel for keeping it interesting.

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//materlover
9 July 2008 at 7:14 pm

What a dumb idea. Wal-mart should keep its name OUT of my collectables. Its bad enough they can’t even pay workers a decent wage. And don’t even get me going on how they help workers sign up for welfare. I don’t support anything with Walmart on it. Its un-american. They don’t let american companies pass on cost of material increases and are a Horrible company that just cares about the bottom line. I would rather pay more for a pixar car somewhere else.

I say we all skip this one and let them EAT IT.

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//D
9 July 2008 at 10:23 pm

I’m not interested in it in it’s Walmart livery but as to me he looks more like the King hauler rather than Mack if the price is right he would be a great basis to make custom haulers for the other teams.

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//MarkUK
10 July 2008 at 12:11 am

To Met. The rumours are true. The front is diecast. Over at Carsthetoys.com someone has obtained a prototype and posted pictures.

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//MarkUK
10 July 2008 at 12:14 am

Mark UK - You know, it might be worth it just to get one or two and create a custom hauler - Cool idea. If you mess it up - doesn’t really matter - I think anything is better than a Walmart truck. Unless it is loaded with the latest releases of CARS!

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//Mr.T
10 July 2008 at 7:23 am

If you are interested in custom haulers, there are a couple on ebay. There is a Chick Hicks(HTB) one (ebay item # 350077366705) and a King (Dinoco) one (ebay item # 350077768710). They are made from the Mack “bachelor pad” (as MET so aptly named it) and appear to have been nicely done (even the insides are painted). I’m thinking of commissioning the guy who makes them to make me a complete set for all of the SoS racers.

I would definitely buy the Wal-Mart Mack also though. True it doesn’t really resemble anything from the movie but considering how much time and money I have spent at Wal-Mart perpetuating this hobby, I may as well have an official Cars/Wal-Mart die-cast to remind me ;).

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//DaddyO
10 July 2008 at 1:44 pm

Man, those trucks are SWEEEET!! What kind of resources would it take to make those things?? Your own custom sticker machine??

AHHHHHHSOME!!!!! You could make your own infield with the SOS!! Imagine the possibilities!!

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//Mr.T
10 July 2008 at 5:21 pm

I don’t know what it is but the WM truck just looks wrong to me!

But…I’m sure my son will like it so I’ll probably get one. Any truck that he can open and load up with a couple of Cars is a “must have” for him.

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//Heather, ME
10 July 2008 at 8:51 pm

I have a question about Bessie in the movie- what exactly is she? I mean what type of machine and brand name is she? My son is bugging us to make a Bessie for him and we just want to get ideas for her (I know, how about looking at her in the movie, or buying the Mack set, which we have both but we want to know what she is or how far back she dates. Any info is appreciated and your website is great, we are here often reading about anything cars related and your good humor spin you put on things, keep up the great work

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//William Rea
10 July 2008 at 11:26 pm

William Rea, Bessie is an ‘asphalt paver.’ There are many manufacturers of this piece of heavy equipment. I suggest googling ‘asphalt paver’ and hit ‘images.’ Many pictures will appear. I do not think you will find any close to the plastic Bessie from the Mack set. You may be able to find a replica of this type of heavy equipment in various die cast scales such as 1/50th. The one’s I have seen at die cast shows tend to be complicated replicas, very detailed and expensive. Unlike the ERTL die cast Case Combine used to make custom Frank models, I do not think there is a reasonable die cast model available to customize into Bessie. But, who know, maybe Mattel will get around to make a limited edition exclusive for these larger pieces. Yeah, I have any old inflatable Goodyear Blimp that was a give away years ago. I can repaint it and throw it onto eBay. It would more in scale than Mattel’s die cast. I checked EBay and there are several 33 inch inflatable models available (cheap) which are in the correct color scheme and have gondolas. A little expertise with paint to change the logo and presto you have an in scale model of Olf. How about them apples! Better get it there are bid fast.

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//Steve AKA: Poppa
11 July 2008 at 12:02 am

DaddyO, thanks for noting the Dinoco Truck on eBay..its like a dream come true for me! Im a big Dinoco supporter..no specific reason why, maybe cause its blue can anyone tell me if Banshee and Bessie the same? hhm I dont think it is..

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//MCL Sydney
11 July 2008 at 3:50 am

Mr.T, that is exactly what I am trying to do…recreate the entire Piston Cup speedway including track, infield and stands to scale, or as close as possible. I have a friend who is an architect working on the design for me, unfortunately the project has gotten very bogged down in a lot of detail and I feel that I might have to hire a full-time model building team to get it done…we’ll see. If it ever gets finished, my goal is to lend it to toy museums for display around the country or even around the world.

MCLSydney, glad I could hep. If you do buy the Dinoco truck please let us know what you think of the quality.
Thanks.

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Al's Toy Barn Reply:
November 12th, 2008 at 3:43 pm

Hi DaddyO! Great idea, but I would check with Disney/Pixar’s legal staff first before you lend your display to any public venue. Might save yourself a potential law suit down the road.

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Al's Toy Binge Reply:
November 12th, 2008 at 3:45 pm

Which reminds me… I should probably change my user name to avoid similar legal complications!

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//DaddyO
11 July 2008 at 7:20 am

That is so totaly wicked awesome! its a lot better size then mack. I hope they make more trucks using this mold for the racers.

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//Sam
11 July 2008 at 5:24 pm

Right now on Disneyshopping.com, there is a Mack truck “carrying case” that holds 30 of the diecast cars. It comes with 15……all the old usual suspects…..but it looks pretty cool. Right now if you spend over $50 its 20% off with code SUMMER, and if you spend over $75 its 30% off with same code. There also is the Wall-e ultimate for 249 but with 30% off may be the best deal out there right now.
So the Mack “transporter” case is 54$ with shipping. Alot I know, but my sons birthday is in 3 weeks………

(MET: That might be the 1:64 carrying case and might not fit the 1:55 CARS …).

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Al's Toy Binge Reply:
November 12th, 2008 at 3:50 pm

I don’t know much about the Mack Truck “Carrying Case” that you specifically mention, but I was recently gifted the $40 Mack Truck “Carrier Toy” and LOVE IT! It’s a great way to store my loose cars and still have a nice Mack Truck to look at.

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//Lorri
11 July 2008 at 9:45 pm

Re above, it looks like (in the picture) one of the diecast characters included with the truck is Sarge. It doesnt say 1:55 but it looks like them, not like the smaller ones disney makes.

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//Lorri
11 July 2008 at 11:37 pm

Hey Lorri

Thanks for the info.

I just checked out Disneyshopping.com and unfortunately the summer promo excludes the Ultimate Wall-e.

That would have been a GREAT deal though.

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//Heather from Maine
12 July 2008 at 6:14 am

Met- I was wondering about that Mack Case. But in the picture it shows many more cars than Disney made in 1:64 - and has room for 15 more - maybe they are making a whole bunch more of the little ones by Disney?

(MET: I presume we’re talking about this set? This is the 1:64 series made by Disney UK and has been around since 2006. They didn’t seem to sell very well so I doubt there will be many more in this series (in fact, this might be left over from 2006?) - the CARS are not as tall (like Mattel 1:55 McQ should fit but 1:55 Mater won’t) … and really, not nearly as nicely done … it’s a cute set and good for Mini’s if you want a giant Mack to carry them around (along with some extra 1:64 CARS).

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//Lorri
12 July 2008 at 10:09 am

Also for the first time I noticed they are selling the 3-car gift packs such as Bling McQueen and the gold twins, on the disney site. It also doesnt say 1:55 but they look like the same 3-packs as in other stores. There are 3 different sets on sale for 12.50. Do you think they are 1:55? If they are it makes me think the Mack Case might be also. I wonder if theres a way to find out?

(MET: Since the Disney Stores are coming back in the fold as a Disney owned property, it is more likely they will carry more of the Mattel line - is there a link? I couldn’t find it to verify but Mack carrying case is for older 1:64 line).

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//Lorri
12 July 2008 at 10:21 am

Met on the Disneyshopping.com website, it is item # 46087P
The cars shown in the picture inside Mack include Brand New Mater, Dinoco Chick Hicks, Snot Rod, Chick Hicks,Luigi, Cruisin McQueen.
I thought only 12 or so of the 1:64 were released, or maybe thats how many we ended up getting. And Ive never seen the above listed as 1:64. The ones I have 1:64 are Lightning McQueen, Flo, Ramone, Mater, Sheriff, Fillmore, Sally, Sarge, and King.

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//Lorri
12 July 2008 at 5:16 pm

Well, technically this truck COULD have been in the movie. Remember the scene where Mack passes the truckstop and looks at all the sleeping trucks? This could very well have been one of them. There was bound to be a Wal-Mart truck in there somewhere.

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//Matt E.
17 July 2008 at 1:27 pm

Be prepare to:
HEB Mac, Big LOTS Mac, Macy’s Mac, Sears Mac, Sax Mac, TRUs Mac, KB Toys Mac, COSTCO Mac, SAM’S Club Mac, Wal Mart 2nd Version Mac (in green my friends) No thanks is enough from Wal Martland ooooh I almost forget Target Mac…. jajajaja

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//Mariano
28 July 2008 at 11:02 pm

Has anyone taken a close look at TowCap’s rear bumper? It really explains a lot, when you think “tow cap”.

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//Stanley
30 July 2008 at 2:51 pm

This might be a bit late, but if you bought the Cars DVD 2-pack from WM when the movie first came out, there was a picture of this truck on the back of the second disk. I was wondering if WM would eventually capitalize on this, and it looks like they will.

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//Al's Toy Barn
12 November 2008 at 3:29 pm

really wish they made hese trucks like the original mack they look so plain inside no gadgets or whatever i guess only mcqueen is special enough to have a tv .
btw any1 see the radio contrlled mack it loks awesome i must say

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//scott
12 November 2008 at 4:31 pm