Hot Rod Smokey is the veteran crew chief of the Pixar Cars 3 franchise.
The car carries Mattel number JLY72 and shipped in 2026 as part of the Clipstrip assortment. The assortment identifier is FFL05.
Rarity score is 50 out of 120, which classifies this release as Common. Current collector value is $13.40 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $8.71 to $18.09. The 10-year projected value is $14.74.
JLY72 is one of 5 Hot Rod Smokey variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. Related releases include GXG44 from 2021, GBV80 from 2020, and GYD35 from 2021. Collectors working on the full Hot Rod Smokey subset need all of them.
The Clipstrip series released in 2026. Other cars in the assortment include "Slim" Hood (JDH64), Barney Cones (JDH55), and Billy Oilchanger (JDH58).
This common release circulates widely at retail. It is a practical entry point for new collectors and a reliable checklist completer.
5 versions of Hot Rod Smokey exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | JLY72 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | FFL05 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Packaging | Single |
| Series | Clipstrip |
| Movie | Cars |
| Rarity | Common (Score: 50/120) |