Dinoco Lightning McQueen T2953 (2015)
T2953
2015
Uncommon
Color Changers
Dinoco Lightning McQueen is the main protagonist of the Pixar Cars franchise.
The car carries Mattel number T2953 and shipped in 2015 as part of the Color Changers assortment. The packaging is a color-change design — the paint scheme transforms when the car is dipped in water.
Rarity score is 56 out of 120, which classifies this release as Uncommon. Current collector value is $51.34 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $43.64 to $59.04. The 10-year projected value is $60.58, with a steady outlook.
T2953 is one of 2 Dinoco Lightning McQueen variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. A related release is JKP76 from 2026. Collectors working on the full Dinoco Lightning McQueen subset need all of them.
The Color Changers series released in 2015. Other cars in the assortment include Boost (CKD21), Brand New Mater (CKD17), and Cave Lightning McQueen (JHG32).
As an uncommon release, T2953 trades at a modest premium over common cars. Peg hunters typically find one after a few store checks.
Value History
Collector Value
$51.34
Range: $43.64 – $59.04
High confidence
10-Year Collector Value
$60.58
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2 versions of Dinoco Lightning McQueen exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | T2953 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2015 |
| Packaging | Color Changers Single |
| Series | Color Changers |
| Movie | Cars 2 |
| Rarity | Uncommon (Score: 56/120) |
