Dustin Mellows Y7289 (2013)
Y7289
2013
Rare
Retro Radiator Springs
Dustin Mellows is a Pixar Cars die-cast released by Mattel in 2013. The character appears in Cars.
The car carries Mattel number Y7289 and shipped in 2013 as part of the Retro Radiator Springs 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 $34.95 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $29.71 to $40.19. The 10-year projected value is $43.34, with a steady outlook.
Y7289 is one of 2 Dustin Mellows variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. A related release is N8478 from 2009. Collectors working on the full Dustin Mellows subset need all of them.
The Retro Radiator Springs series released in 2013. Other cars in the assortment include Brand New Mater (Y7184), Edwin Kranks (Y7189), and Greta (Y7186).
As a rare release, Y7289 is a focal point for serious collectors. Secondary-market pricing reflects the scarcity.
Value History
Collector Value
$34.95
Range: $29.71 – $40.19
High confidence
10-Year Collector Value
$43.34
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2 versions of Dustin Mellows exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | Y7289 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | Y0539 |
| Year | 2013 |
| Packaging | Deluxe |
| Series | Retro Radiator Springs |
| Movie | Cars |
| Rarity | Rare (Score: 76/120) |
