Lightning McQueen is the main protagonist of the Pixar Cars franchise.
The car carries Mattel number HPJ53 and shipped in 2023 as part of the Disney 100 assortment. The assortment identifier is DXV29.
Rarity score is 43 out of 120, which classifies this release as Common. Current collector value is $19.77 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $16.80 to $22.74. The 10-year projected value is $21.75.
HPJ53 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 Disney 100 series released in 2023. Other cars in the assortment include Disney 100 Celebration 5-Pack (HPL98), Disney Pixar Cars Silver Lightning McQueen 100 (HNP98), and Fabulous Hudson Hornet (HNR00).
This common release circulates widely at retail. It is a practical entry point for new collectors and a reliable checklist completer.
11 versions of Lightning McQueen exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | HPJ53 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | DXV29 / HHV86 |
| Year | 2023 |
| Packaging | Single |
| Series | Disney 100 |
| Movie | Cars |
| Rarity | Common (Score: 43/120) |