Lightning McQueen (Cars 2 Color Changer) CKD16 (2015)

Lightning McQueen is the main protagonist of the Pixar Cars franchise. This release features a Cars 2 Color Changer deco from Cars 2.

The car carries Mattel number CKD16 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 53 out of 120, which classifies this release as Uncommon. Current collector value is $49.99 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $42.49 to $57.49. The 10-year projected value is $58.99, with a steady outlook.

CKD16 is one of 11 Lightning McQueen variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. Related releases include GYG27 from 2021, T0315 from 2010, and X4899 from 2012. Collectors working on the full 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).

Uncommon releases like CKD16 turn up less often at retail. Collectors usually need to track secondary markets to complete the subset.