GLENDALE, CALIF. (MAY 31, 2011) -On your mark, get set, go! Disney
Consumer Products (DCP) introduces an exciting array of Disney•Pixar
Cars 2 merchandise that will recreate the fun of the film. The robust
new Cars 2 product assortment will span toys, apparel, home, stationery,
food, publishing and more and is now available at all major retailers,
at Disney Store locations and at Disneystore.com.
Toys:
• Mattel introduces more than 150 Cars 2 toys that bring to life
the thrilling racing action and spy intrigue featured in the film.
Highlights include a collection of more than 70 new collectible
die-cast Cars featuring new and favorite characters (SRP $3.99 – $9.99),
exhilarating track sets like the Tokyo Spin Out Track Set that features
dual launchers for the ultimate race (SRP $29.99) and Secret Agent Finn
McMissile loaded with 'top secret' spy weapons, projectile missiles,
sound effects and transformations (SPR $29.99).
• Now fans can build their own Cars 2 scenes with LEGO. The LEGO
Group introduces its first full line of Cars toys consisting of 20
versatile and action-packed play sets recreating key scenes from the
film – play sets so detailed that some come with as many as 800 pieces!
Among the new line is the Cars 2 International Racing Circuit, which
enables fans to recreate one of the film's most exciting scenes
featuring Lightning McQueen, Mater, Francesco, and Luigi (SRP $89.99).
• Defy gravity and race through the Cars world with the Spin
Master Cars 2 collection of over a dozen toys including RC vehicles
featuring Zero Gravity technology, such as the Zero Gravity Finn
McMissile vehicle. Fans can bring this British spy home for hours of
intriguing play as Finn McMissile zips across the floor and even drives
up the wall to continue the adventure (SRP $34.99).
McQueen Alive!
Manufacturer: Mattel
SRP: $59.99
Retailers: Mass retailers
Available: Fall 2011
With a simple touch sensor, everyone's favorite Cars racer comes to life
with Lightning McQueen Alive. Featuring never before seen innovation in
1:55 scale, Lightning McQueen Alive packs big personality in a small
package utilizing cutting-edge micro technology. Ready to interact with
kids and collectors, Lightning McQueen can drive around all by himself,
both forwards backwards and complete 360s. He can move his eyes, shrug
his shoulders and his lifelike moving mouth captures all the on-screen
magic as Lightning McQueen Alive says his signature phrases. When
Lightning McQueen needs to refuel after a long day's play, simply place
him back on the included gas station charger to refresh his batteries.
Missile-Firing Finn McMissile Vehicle
Manufacturer: Spin Master
SRP: $44.99
Retailers: Mass retailers
Available: May 2011
Finn McMissile is full of tricks with the souped-up spy vehicle. Spot
enemy spies and shoot them down with real firing missiles.
Cars 2 International Racing Circuit
Manufacturer: LEGO
SRP: $89.99
Retailers: Mass retailers
Available: May 2011
Enjoy hours of fun building out racing scenes from Cars 2. Build out
the starting gate, race Lightning McQueen against his international
rivals or maneuver Mater around as he tries to help his best friend win.
Directed by John
Lasseter, Cars 2 debuts in U.S. theaters on June 24th and will be
presented in Disney Digital 3DTM and in IMAX® 3D in select theaters.