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Disney Pixar Cars: Character Encyclopedia [Hardcover]

DK Publishing (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
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Publication Date: July 16, 2012 | Age Range: 7 and up

Includes Mattel EXCLUSIVE die-cast model and a poster-sized collector's list! Mattel has sold more than 250 million die-cast cars from Cars, Cars 2, and Cars Toons. Now you can find them all in one place: DK's Disney•Pixar Cars Character Encyclopedia!

Featuring more than 250 different die-cast Cars models, this all-inclusive encyclopedia includes a character profile for each model with model descriptions, year created, unique characteristics, and much, much more!

For the avid collector or the young die-hard Cars fan, Disney•Pixar Cars Character Encyclopedia will be a must-have for both!

© 2012 Disney

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Product Details

  • Age Range: 7 and up
  • Hardcover: 144 pages
  • Publisher: DK CHILDREN; Har/Toy/Ps edition (July 16, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0756688701
  • ISBN-13: 978-0756688707
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Product Details

  • Age Range: 7 and up
  • Hardcover: 144 pages
  • Publisher: DK CHILDREN; Har/Toy/Ps edition (July 16, 2012)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0756688701
  • ISBN-13: 978-0756688707
  • Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,629 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.8 out of 5 stars
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4.8 out of 5 stars
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“ I got this book for my 3 year old for Christmas and he loves it! ” tsobotka  |  9 reviewers made a similar statement
“ The book has special individual notes about each car. ” karen banks  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent reference October 12, 2012
By Albert
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
The book was nicely organised and packed with in depth information about (most) toy cars that are available in the market, including some very rare versions that can hardly be find. A must-have reference to all cars toy collectors !
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Not as complete as I would have hoped for February 9, 2013
By James Pernikoff
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This would better have been titled a "Diecast Catalog" rather than a "Character Encyclopedia", since the characters included are only those for which a diecast model has been issued. For "Cars" that seems to be a fairly complete selection, and all of the many variations issued for each seem to be included. For "Cars 2", though, there are a number of obvious omissions. (Where, for instance, is Siddeley, the jet?)

I also object to the fact that for some characters, the listed "Vehicle" on which it is based is fictitious, even when the character was obviously based on a real vehicle. For instance, it is fairly well known that Professor Z was a Zundapp Janus, that Max Schnell was a Mercedes, that Victor H. was a Yugo and that the Queen was a Rolls Royce.

Nevertheless, I appreciate the details provided for each car, and seeing all of the variations on Mater (as seen in his dreams!) in the back of the book is worth the price of admission. The comprehensive index, which lists the location of every variation, is welcome. This book is for everyone who likes the "Cars" movies, and not just the kids!

I hope that Pixar and DK eventually do an updated edition which includes EVERY identifiable character seen in either movie and the short subjects (whether issued as a diecast or not), and that they do it as a much slimmer book that omits the free diecast and poster. (The actual printed material is only about 1/3 the total thickness of this book, and I'm not sure I have room on my bookshelf!)

(P.S. The book "Meet the Cars" is actually much more complete, though it doesn't show all of the variations found in the diecasts.)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Great Book - didn't show all the characters like I thought it would January 18, 2013
By KarenTR
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I thought it would have ALL of the characters since it is called an encyclopedia but it didn't. It showed various kinds of the same character but didn't show all the cars that my son has but doesn't know the names of them.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Son loves this book February 24, 2013
By Tam
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My 9 year old is a reluctant reader so I got this book for him since he is really in to the Disney Pixar Car movies right now. He LOVES this book. He has read all the descriptions of the cars front to back. I just love that he is reading. It came with a Lightening McQueen car which we didn't notice in the description when ordering so that was a nice surprise. Very Happy with our Purchase.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Cars Character Encyclopedia December 26, 2012
By Blackwood02
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Nice product, exactly what I wanted. The included Lightning McQueen was also nice but I don't think I will be removing him from the package.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great product December 26, 2012
By Susan Wilson
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This was a gift for my 46 year-old brother who has always enjoyed pixar movies and also is a diecast car collector. He called the day after Christmas and told me how much he has enjoyed reading it. He is hard to buy for and this was a great gift for him!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book December 26, 2012
By corky
Format:Hardcover
My 4 year old loves this book and so do I. He's always asking me what his cars are named and I can never remember them all. great for reference and cool to see the cars we need to com
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5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific! June 11, 2013
By M. Edwards
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My son studies this book like he's preparing for an exam. :-) The details are great, and the illustrations are terrific!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars A complete book
Is a very good guide to know the series that product about the die cast of Cars from Mattel. Don't have information about the special collections.
Published 22 days ago by jockey
5.0 out of 5 stars This was a gift.
I got this for my grandson and he loved it. He collects the cars characters so this was perfect information for him... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sharon Sandahl
5.0 out of 5 stars Great color book of disney cars
Book arrived very quickly was exactly what we wanted. Grandson very happy. The book has special individual notes about each car. Read more
Published 2 months ago by karen banks
5.0 out of 5 stars Disney/Pixar Cars Encyclopedia
Awesome! My son and myself loved this book! Is very fun to read and see before going to bed. I can keep reading over and over to my 3 years old son. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Ruth Youshi
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have book for all cars collectors
Our five year old grandson is in love with the Cars movies and collects these cars. Each time we buy one for him he runs to get his encyclopedia and checks off the car. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Joan B.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for a Die Hard CARS Fan
I got this a before my son's 3rd birthday and oh boy it quickly became his favorite book for the next few months! He constantly wanted to look at the pictures! Read more
Published 5 months ago by C. Pinchon
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book !
My 7 year old grandson, who is a Disney pixar car enthusiast , LOVED this book. Christmas eve he was busy reading this book sitting among his many other gifts. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jacqueline L. Fecho
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
My son loves Cars and was so excited to receive this book. It came with a Lightening McQueen that we did not own, and it shipped almost immediately.
Published 5 months ago by Christina Brodeur
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for the Cars movie lover
Bought this book for my grandson, didn't know it was part box, part book. Car is included in the box part. Still a great item though. My grandson keeps it with where ever he goes. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Big Glass Friday Gal
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