Lightning McQueen is the main protagonist of the Pixar Cars franchise.
The car carries Mattel number DJV03 and shipped in 2016 as part of the Carnival Cup assortment. The assortment identifier is DJV01.
Rarity score is 51 out of 120, which classifies this release as Uncommon. Current collector value is $62.99 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $47.24 to $78.74. The 10-year projected value is $74.33, with a steady outlook.
DJV03 is one of 11 Lightning McQueen variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. Related releases include GYG27 from 2021, T0315 from 2010, and HFB62 from 2022. Collectors working on the full Lightning McQueen subset need all of them.
The Carnival Cup series released in 2016. Other cars in the assortment include Carla Veloso (DJV02), Francesco Bernoulli (DJV05), and Jeff Gorvette (DJV04).
As an uncommon release, DJV03 trades at a modest premium over common cars. Peg hunters typically find one after a few store checks.
11 versions of Lightning McQueen exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | DJV03 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | DJV01 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Packaging | Single |
| Series | Carnival Cup |
| Movie | Cars 2 |
| Rarity | Uncommon (Score: 51/120) |