Artie is a Pixar Cars die-cast released by Mattel in 2017. The character appears in Cars.
The car carries Mattel number DVV79 and shipped in 2017 as part of the Piston Cup assortment. The assortment identifier is Y0471.
Rarity score is 72 out of 120, which classifies this release as Rare. Current collector value is $10.99 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $9.34 to $12.64. The 10-year projected value is $13.30, with a steady outlook.
DVV79 is one of 5 Artie variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. Related releases include V1611 from 2010, R4417 from 2010, and HFB59 from 2022. Collectors working on the full Artie subset need all of them.
The Piston Cup series released in 2017. Other cars in the assortment include Aiken Axler (DKG15), Al Oft the Lightyear Blimp (Y0552), and Andrea (CJL86).
As a rare release, DVV79 is a focal point for serious collectors. Secondary-market pricing reflects the scarcity.
5 versions of Artie exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | DVV79 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | Y0471 |
| Year | 2017 |
| Packaging | Single |
| Series | Piston Cup |
| Movie | Cars |
| Rarity | Rare (Score: 72/120) |