Filed under: Misc. Auto Shows, Toys
You know, for the kids: Cars to appear at British motor show
Click above for the Cars at BIMS in high-res
British kids are at least as into cars as American kids, and probably liked the Pixar movie just as much. But Route 66 is far away from old Blimey, as is the Cars-dedicated theme park which Disney is making at its California Adventure location. British parents will soon be able to pacify their octane-snorting Olivers when the British International Motor Show opens its doors in London, where a full Cars attraction will make its UK debut.
The highlight of the attraction will be a display of life-size Cars cast members, based on actual automobiles. Lightning McQueen will be there (based on a '78 Trans Am), along with Sally Carrera ('02 911) and Mack the Truck ('85 Mack Super-Liner), but British lads might relate best to Mater the buck-toothed tow-truck (based on a Chevy dually pick-up). Kids can also try out the special gaming pods and get their faces painted – though we doubt Ramone (voiced by Cheech) will be there to turn out the his custom schemes.
Gallery: Pixar's Cars at BIMS
[Source: BIMS]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
martin 9:08AM (7/03/2008)
wheres blimey? because the dictionary says "an exclamation of surprise or shock; also written blimy; also called Cor blimey"
maybe you meant blighty?
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Mal Fuller 9:20AM (7/03/2008)
Bring on Doc Hudson!
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Mal Fuller 9:21AM (7/03/2008)
Where's my comment?
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broosewee 9:29AM (7/03/2008)
What, no Chick Hicks?
Ga-jigga Ga-jigga!
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BlackEmblem 12:59PM (7/03/2008)
Is it me or that they look like photoshops...?
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nxtiak 1:10PM (7/03/2008)
I saw the Lighting McQueen and Sally Carrera in Hollywood at the El Capitan (Disney's movie theatre) when Cars came out. Lighting is pretty cool, and Sally, well, is just like a normal Porsche.
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