Disney/Mattel Cars Diecast Toy Lineup

Disney/Pixar's Cars Diecast Line is a colletor's toy line from Mattel and based on the Movie Cars. The Mattel diecast lineup are 1:64 scale models. Mattel and Disney have been releasing the lineup in waves. The first diecast wave was released in April 2006. The diecast models were an instant hit and starting selling out immediately in stores. Now the diecast lineup are hot sellers on ebay. In fact there are a number of character models that can only be found on ebay now, due to their popularity. According to Mattel press releases, they plan on releasing other models later in 2006 and also in 2007. The DVD release of the movie is scheduled for November 7th - and likely to be paired with the release of another wave of the diecast models. Expect additional model releases throughout the holiday season.