Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp is a Pixar Cars die-cast released by Mattel in 2013. The character appears in Cars.
The car carries Mattel number Y0552 and shipped in 2013 as part of the Piston Cup assortment. This is a Deluxe release — a larger-scale die-cast with additional detail work. The assortment identifier is Y0539.
Rarity score is 76 out of 120, which classifies this release as Rare. Current collector value is $35.99 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $30.59 to $41.39. The 10-year projected value is $44.63, with a steady outlook.
Y0552 is one of 4 Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. Related releases include M2952 from 2007, N7290 from 2008, and M5256 from 2008. Collectors working on the full Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp subset need all of them.
The Piston Cup series released in 2013. Other cars in the assortment include Aiken Axler (DKG15), Andrea (CJL86), and Artie (DVV79).
As a rare release, Y0552 is a focal point for serious collectors. Secondary-market pricing reflects the scarcity.
4 versions of Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | Y0552 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | Y0539 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Packaging | Deluxe |
| Series | Piston Cup |
| Movie | Cars |
| Rarity | Rare (Score: 76/120) |