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July, 2008
— July 26, 2008
Time for another reader Q & A, where I try to answer questions submitted by the readers. Up today is a question from reader, mina.
Mina writes,
I live in canada and I am trying to finish the SUPERCHARGED series, is there anywhere besides ebay that I can fird my missing cars. And also become a member so that whenever something new comes out I can order it??
Sorry mina, but as far as I know, eBay is your best bet for completing the Supercharged series. It doesn’t seem like that long ago that they were out, but I haven’t seen any in a long time, except for a McQueen or 2 still hanging around.
As far as membership goes, I believe there are online stores that sell cases of Cars, and at least 1 or 2 of them will let you sign up to receive 1 of every case. Unfortunately, that is all I have for you on that subject.
But I thought since my knowledge is limited here, I would open up this question to the readers. If any of you readers out there know of any stores that still carry the Supercharged series or allow memberships for all the new stuff, let us know in the comments. Thanks.
— July 23, 2008
No matter what you call him, Cars collectors will be soon be scrambling to find the newest version of Lightning McQueen. I’m actually not sure what to call him, but White Wall McQueen fits the best, in my opinion.
This is the rumored “chase” version of Lightning McQueen with extra stickers, although I’m not sure what “chase” means. Is there 2 versions of White Wall McQueen, one with stickers and one without, making one a chase version? Or do they all have the stickers? If so, what makes it a “chase” or variant version? In addition, do the white wall tires make it a variant or new version?
In any case, it’s coming soon, and I don’t think Mattel has said either way. Look for White Wall McQueen in case R.
— July 20, 2008
When I read ToyFare #133 this month, I was surprised to see almost a full page dedicated to new Cars. The article contains pictures of White Wall Lightning McQueen, Kathy Copter, Leroy Traffik, Roman Dunes (No Stall Crew Chief) and Petrol Pulaski.
White Wall Lightning McQueen
Leroy Traffik
It lists a release date of August. Here’s what the article says about the upcoming Cars.
Mattel’s releasing another line of die-cast Cars characters, including a bumper sticker-covered Lightning McQueen, Kathy Copter, Leroy Traffik, Petrol Pulaski, Roman Dunes, Tar Covered Lightning and Stacy with Leak Less accessories.
That’s right, in addition to everything else, the article mentions a bumper sticker-covered Lightning McQueen, although I’m not sure whether this is the same as the White Wall McQueen pictured or not. I had previously heard rumors of the bumper sticker McQueen, but it has been said that this is supposed to be a chase variant. Here’s hoping that it is not. I’m not sure whether or not Mattel has officially commented on it yet.
Roman Dunes, Leroy Traffik and Lightning McQueen are all scheduled in the upcoming case R, which will be for sale at San Diego Comic Con along with case P.
— July 20, 2008
It’s safe to say that Cars case P is out now, since it’s starting to show up in large quantities on eBay. New Cars in case P are Kathy Copter, Petrol Pulaski and Tar McQueen. Remember that case P is the case with all new Cars packed 3 per case.
Kathy Copter
Petrol Pulaski
Tar McQueen
Here is the full list of Cars in case P.
— July 13, 2008
Lightning Storm McQueen has been previously announced as being a San Diego Comic Con exclusive. Although, Comic Con is still 2 weeks away, Lightning Storm McQueen is already fetching high prices online. Checking eBay, you can see that prices are ranging from $37.99 to $386.95.
Whether or not it’s worth it to you, depends on a few things. LS McQueen costs $15 and is limited to 5,000. Going to Comic Con can cost quite a bit when you factor in tickets, travel cost, hotel, food and other expenses. If you know someone that is going, you can ask them to pick one up for you, but seeing as they are footing the bill you may want to give them more than cost to help with their expenses.
You have one other option for getting it directly. Mattel is debuting a Collector’s Club at San Diego Comic Con, and they announced that they will be putting a few exclusives up for sale online the Monday after Comic Con. This will be a crap shoot at best, as there will not be many and Mattel has said they will not be limiting any sales online.
Failing that your only other option for getting this exclusive is on the secondary market. However, my advice will be to wait until after Comic Con when the supply will be much bigger than it is right now. Hopefully, the price will come back down or eventually stabilize, but there are no guarantees.
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