Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp (Regular) M5256 (2008)
M5256
2008
Rare
World of Cars
Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp is a Pixar Cars die-cast released by Mattel in 2008. The character appears in Cars.
The car carries Mattel number M5256 and shipped in 2008 as part of the World of Cars assortment. The assortment identifier is M1054.
Rarity score is 79 out of 120, which classifies this release as Rare. Current collector value is $21.99 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $18.69 to $25.29. The 10-year projected value is $28.15, with a growing outlook.
M5256 is one of 4 Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. Related releases include M2952 from 2007, Y0552 from 2013, and N7290 from 2008. Collectors working on the full Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp subset need all of them.
The World of Cars series released in 2008. Other cars in the assortment include Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp (N7290), Axle Accelerator (M6115), and Barney Stormig (N8010).
As a rare release, M5256 is a focal point for serious collectors. Secondary-market pricing reflects the scarcity.
Value History
Collector Value
$21.99
Range: $18.69 – $25.29
High confidence
10-Year Collector Value
$28.15
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4 versions of Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | M5256 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | M1054 |
| Year | 2008 |
| Packaging | Single |
| Series | World of Cars |
| Movie | Cars |
| Rarity | Rare (Score: 79/120) |
