CARS
2009 Fact Sheet

As the master toy licensee for Disney?Pixar?s animated modern classic, CARS, Mattel continues to put fans of the enormously popular film into the driver?s seat with a playful line-up of new die-cast mini character vehicles, themed playsets and interactive character toys that allow kids to reenact their favorite scenes and create new ones. Adding to the excitement this year, Disney?Pixar brings the characters to life once more in Cars Toons, 3-5 minute shorts airing now on television and in theaters, and in an all new virtual world launching later this year.

New to the line are new die-cast character cars and tracksets that bring the high speed fun and excitement of the movie to life. Mattel continues the expansion of the CARS Mini Adventures? collection with playsets and vehicles that capture the colorful CARS personalities.


Die-Cast Vehicles
CARS Character Vehicle Assortment
Inspired by the hit Disney?Pixar movie CARS, the character vehicle assortment features 36 vehicles, including new characters and new variations of old favorites. Kids can recreate the fun of the animated sensation with these 1:55 scale quality die-cast cars that are big on personality and detail. Each sold separately and subject to availability.
ARP: $3.49 each Age: 3+ Available: Now

CARS Character Cars with Lenticular Eyes
The character cars with lenticular eyes bring the favorite CARS characters to life like never before! These 1:55 scale die-cast cars are big on personality and detail. There are 13 CARS characters with Lenticular Eyes, including favorites Lightning McQueen, Sally, Mater and Doc Hudson. Each car also includes a ticket with a special code that can be used to unlock cool stuff on WorldofCars.com.
ARP: $3.99 Age: 3+ Available: June 2009

Playsets

CARS Tractor Tippin' Track Set
Inspired by the fun tractor tippin' scenes in Disney?Pixar's hit movie CARS, the track set includes Frank the combine, and a Lightning McQueen vehicle for supercharged tractor tippin' fun!
ARP: $14.99 each Age: 3+ Available: Now

CARS Mack Track Challenge
With the new motorized CARS Mack Track Challenge, kids start up the action with the power booster that sets Lightning McQueen into high speed. They can make lane changes by pushing and holding the button to make Lightning McQueen take an in-field route, but watch out for Mack drifting on the track! If Lightning McQueen can zoom up Mack?s loading ramp, he will launch right out of the top and onto the inner lane to take the lead! Playset includes a Lightning McQueen vehicle.
ARP: $48.99 Age: 3+ Available: June 2009

CARS Piston Cup Starter Set
Kids can recreate the excitement of the final race from the movie with the Cars Piston Cup Starter Set. Shift into fun mode with the cool set that folds out to reveal a racing track complete with the winner's circle. With a motorized booster, kids can make Lightning McQueen race on the loop, just like in the movie!
ARP: $34.99 Age: 3+ Available: June 2009

CARS MINI ADVENTURES?

CARS MINI ADVENTURES? Vehicles with Trailers Assortment
Inspired by the hit Disney?Pixar film CARS, the Mini Adventures? Vehicles with Trailers are ready to roll! Each of the four character cars features a motorized trailer that opens up to reveal a fun play environment. Kids can connect the trailers to most of the mini vehicles for mix and match fun.
ARP: $8.99 each Age: 3+ Available: Now

CARS MINI ADVENTURES? RACE ?N RESCUE STATION? Playset
The CARS Mini Adventures? Race ?n Rescue Station? Playset features Red?s firehouse in a fun
mini scale complete with a movable launcher, fire pole and ring of ?fire? loop for Red to jump through and save the day in Radiator Springs!
ARP: $26.99 Age: 3+ Available: Now

CARS MINI ADVENTURES? Trev Carry Case
Load up and move out! The CARS Mini Adventures? Trev Carry Case holds up to 16 mini vehicles and offers 2-in-1 storage plus vehicle play.
ARP: $16.99 Age: 3+ Available: Now

CARS RADIATOR SPRINGS SPEED TRAP
Take Lighting McQueen on a wild adventure with CARS Radiator Springs Speed Trap. Launching Lightning McQueen into the power lines will send him to Mater?s junk yard. Kids can also send him flying out of Radiator Springs and into Mack?s trailer to head to the Piston Cup! Each Radiator Springs Speed Trap comes with Lightning McQueen and Mack.
ARP: $29.99 Age: 3+ Available: June 2009