El Chupacabra: Difference between revisions
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|first appearance = [[Planes]] | |first appearance = [[Planes]] | ||
|performer = [[Carlos Alazraqui]]}}[[File:Disney's Planes - Meet El Chupacabra|thumb|right|300 px|Meet El Chupacabra]]'''El Chupacabra''' is a racing competitor in the [[Wings Around the Globe (racing competition)|Wings Around the Globe]] competition. | |performer = [[Carlos Alazraqui]]}}[[File:Disney's Planes - Meet El Chupacabra|thumb|right|300 px|Meet El Chupacabra]]'''El Chupacabra''' is a racing competitor in the [[Wings Around the Globe (racing competition)|Wings Around the Globe]] competition. | ||
==Bio== | ==Bio== | ||
===Planes=== | ===Planes=== | ||
The intensely charming El Chupacabra is a legend in Mexico (just ask him). Powered by his passion for racing (not to mention the elusive [[Rochelle]]), this caped Casanova is anything but low-key—his booming voice and charismatic presence are as big as his oversized engine. His cohorts aren’t really sure what is truth and what is delusion when it comes to El Chu, but one thing is beyond doubt: he races with a whole lot of heart and more dramatic flair than is recommended at high altitudes. | The intensely charming El Chupacabra is a legend in Mexico (just ask him). Powered by his passion for racing (not to mention the elusive [[Rochelle]]), this caped Casanova is anything but low-key—his booming voice and charismatic presence are as big as his oversized engine. His cohorts aren’t really sure what is truth and what is delusion when it comes to El Chu, but one thing is beyond doubt: he races with a whole lot of heart and more dramatic flair than is recommended at high altitudes. | ||
He has a | He has a version of the song "[[Love Machine]]", which he sings to Rochelle to try and woo her. But he is helped to win her successfully with [[Dusty Crophopper|Dusty]]'s version. | ||
===Planes: The Video Game=== | ===Planes: The Video Game=== | ||
In [[Planes: The Video Game]], El Chupacabra is a playable character in both the handheld and the console version of the game. His four chapters are Super El Taxicabra! (taking pitties to their destinations in Germany), Ticket to Ride (racing against a freight train in Deadstick Desert), Twist of Fate (racing in Propwash Junction during a twister) and Air Force Juan (recreating a scene from a movie he starred). | In [[Planes: The Video Game]], El Chupacabra is a playable character in both the handheld and the console version of the game. His four chapters are Super El Taxicabra! (taking pitties to their destinations in Germany), Ticket to Ride (racing against a freight train in Deadstick Desert), Twist of Fate (racing in Propwash Junction during a twister) and Air Force Juan (recreating a scene from a movie he starred). | ||
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==Livery== | ==Livery== | ||
El Chupacabra is painted red and white, with a single propeller, a green mask and stripe, and a green and yellow cape. His racing number is #5, which is on his tailfin. | El Chupacabra is painted red and white, with a single propeller, a green mask and stripe, and a green and yellow cape. His racing number is #5, which is on his tailfin. | ||
==Model== | ==Model== | ||
El Chupacabra is a Gee Bee Model R, an aircraft that dates back to the early days of air racing. His wingspan is 22.3 feet (6.8 meters). | El Chupacabra is a Gee Bee Model R, an aircraft that dates back to the early days of air racing. His wingspan is 22.3 feet (6.8 meters). | ||
==Occupation== | ==Occupation== | ||
El Chupacabra is one of the most legendary names in air racing history, known for his countless victories in his home country of Mexico. | El Chupacabra is one of the most legendary names in air racing history, known for his countless victories in his home country of Mexico. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
===Feature Films=== | ===Feature Films=== | ||
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===Video Games=== | ===Video Games=== | ||
*[[Planes: The Video Game]] | *[[Planes: The Video Game]] | ||
==Merchandising== | ==Merchandising== | ||
*[[1:55 Scale Diecast]] | *[[1:55 Scale Diecast]] | ||
*[[Micro Drifters]] | *[[Micro Drifters]] | ||
*[[LEGO Duplo]] | |||
*[[Disney Store Diecast Line]] | *[[Disney Store Diecast Line]] | ||
*[[Shake 'N' Go]] | *[[Shake 'N' Go]] | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*El Chupacabra is Spanish for "the goat sucker", the rumored creature believed to kill goats/sheep by biting their necks. He uses this stage name to "strike fear into his opponents". | *[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chupacabra El Chupacabra] is Spanish for "the goat sucker", the rumored creature believed to kill goats/sheep by biting their necks. He uses this stage name to "strike fear into his opponents". | ||
*He is the only character to have two separate eyes, but it may only be because of his mask. | *He is the only character to have two separate eyes, but it may only be because of his mask. | ||
*He is based on a masked wrestler, complete with his mask and cape. His colors are also the Mexican flag (red/white/green). | *He is based on a masked wrestler, complete with his mask and cape. His colors are also the Mexican flag (red/white/green). | ||
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Planes vintage poster mexico.jpg | Planes vintage poster mexico.jpg | ||
Disney-planes-diecast-el-chupacabra.jpg|Diecast | Disney-planes-diecast-el-chupacabra.jpg|Diecast | ||
El-Chupacabra.jpg|LEGO Duplo | |||
ElChupacabraDisneyStore.jpg|Disney Store | ElChupacabraDisneyStore.jpg|Disney Store | ||
ElChupacabraShakeNGo.jpg|Shake 'N' Go | ElChupacabraShakeNGo.jpg|Shake 'N' Go |
Revision as of 16:48, 20 March 2014
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Color | Green, red, white | ||||||
Occupation | Racing Plane Telenovela star Romance novelist Recording artist | ||||||
Main portrayer(s) | Carlos Alazraqui
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El Chupacabra is a racing competitor in the Wings Around the Globe competition.
Bio
Planes
The intensely charming El Chupacabra is a legend in Mexico (just ask him). Powered by his passion for racing (not to mention the elusive Rochelle), this caped Casanova is anything but low-key—his booming voice and charismatic presence are as big as his oversized engine. His cohorts aren’t really sure what is truth and what is delusion when it comes to El Chu, but one thing is beyond doubt: he races with a whole lot of heart and more dramatic flair than is recommended at high altitudes.
He has a version of the song "Love Machine", which he sings to Rochelle to try and woo her. But he is helped to win her successfully with Dusty's version.
Planes: The Video Game
In Planes: The Video Game, El Chupacabra is a playable character in both the handheld and the console version of the game. His four chapters are Super El Taxicabra! (taking pitties to their destinations in Germany), Ticket to Ride (racing against a freight train in Deadstick Desert), Twist of Fate (racing in Propwash Junction during a twister) and Air Force Juan (recreating a scene from a movie he starred).
Livery
El Chupacabra is painted red and white, with a single propeller, a green mask and stripe, and a green and yellow cape. His racing number is #5, which is on his tailfin.
Model
El Chupacabra is a Gee Bee Model R, an aircraft that dates back to the early days of air racing. His wingspan is 22.3 feet (6.8 meters).
Occupation
El Chupacabra is one of the most legendary names in air racing history, known for his countless victories in his home country of Mexico.
Appearances
Feature Films
Video Games
Merchandising
Trivia
- El Chupacabra is Spanish for "the goat sucker", the rumored creature believed to kill goats/sheep by biting their necks. He uses this stage name to "strike fear into his opponents".
- He is the only character to have two separate eyes, but it may only be because of his mask.
- He is based on a masked wrestler, complete with his mask and cape. His colors are also the Mexican flag (red/white/green).
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El Chu with Franz
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"You are not even worthy of a cape swish."
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El Chu singing Dusty's version of "Love Machine" with mariachis
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El Chu with Dusty's T33 Wings.
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"You make joke?!"
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"Very well. You leave me no choice!"
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"I swish my cape at you!"
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Rochelle is finally in love with El Chu
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El Chu with a Japanese Rochelle
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Yoshio Inoue (井上芳雄), the Japanese dub voice of El Chu
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Promo
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Wallpaper
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Diecast
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LEGO Duplo
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Disney Store
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Shake 'N' Go
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El Chu plush
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Talking Action Figure