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Movie Car Mania received it's latest releases of Pixar Cars. Thess latest releases included four new cars: Piston Cup Race Tow, My Name is Not Chuck pit crew member and a movie moments two car set with P.T. Flea and Flik from the "Bug's Life" movie. Mattel also included a movie moments set with Bob Cutlass and Darrell Cartrip. Mattel promises more releases in the coming months.

By TRAVIS BRAUN
Hot Wheels plans to produce a collector's edition car and roll on a cross-country tour to celebrate its 40th anniversary, chief designer Larry Wood said Wednesday at the AutoWeek design forum.The collector's edition car will commemorate production of the 4 billionth Hot Wheels car, which will happen sometime in February, Wood said. The first Hot Wheels car was built in 1968.Wood and Hot Wheels worked with jewelers on the design of the commemorative car, which will be unveiled at the 2008 New York Toy Fair.The specifics of the nationwide tour are still in the works, Wood say. But it will likely run in late summer. It will make a stop in Detroit and at the vintage races in Watkins Glen, N.Y. Collectors cars, which will be made in several colors, will be handed out during stops on the tour.
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Holy auction insanity Batman! A re-creation of the original 1960's Batman Batmobile was auctioned off tonight during the Barrett Jackson classic car auction. The car sold for $185,000. The amazing thing is that this is a re-creation and it was made from a 1974 Lincoln, which if you do the math, couldn't have been used in the 1960's Batman series. However, it was a very nice looking custom car. This experience has only increased my craving for the hopefully soon to be released 1/18 scale Batmobiles. The latest news from Hot Wheels is that these cars will be available during Q1 of 2008. Let's just hope that there will be no more delays to the production of these cars. These cars will be available once they have been released from Movie Car Mania.

Labels: batmobile, diecast model car, movie cars

Auto World just released it's latest set of X-Traction Dukes of Hazzard slot cars. This set of 6 cars is very unique and very rare. Each car features a color-tinted chrome body and silver Ultra G chassis. To the diehard Dukes fan the car colors may seem odd, however, you would be one of the rare few who have these cars in your collection. Only 500 of each Special Edition car has been produced! Includes: Daisy Duke's Jeep, Cooter's Camaro, Roscoe's Dodge Monaco Police Cruiser, the General Lee with authentic crash-bar, and Daisy's Plymouth Roadrunner. Rounding out the group is a classic "black and white" Monaco State Police Car. These cars are not even sold through Auto World's site, so get yours before they're gone.

Labels: Dukes of Hazzard, slot cars

Mattel and Pixar keep churning out new cars to keep us in the world of Radiator Springs, that sleepy town just off Route 66. Two of the latest offerings are two new Mia and Tia multi car packs. The first is the Movie Moments Dinoco Mia and Tia set straight out of Lightning McQueen's Dinoco dream. The second is the three car Dinoco Dream gift pack featuring gold versions of Mia and Tia with Bling Bling McQueen. Looks like Mia, Tia and McQueen are ready for a night out on the town. Both versions are available from MovieCarMania.com, while supplies last.

Labels: model cars, Pixar Cars