Lightning McQueen is the main protagonist of the Pixar Cars franchise.
The car carries Mattel number HTP98 and shipped in 2024 as part of the Mini Racers assortment. Packaging type is Mini Racers Single. The assortment identifier is GKF65.
Rarity score is 74 out of 120, which classifies this release as Rare. Current collector value is $5.24 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $3.67 to $6.81. The 10-year projected value is $6.08, with a steady outlook.
HTP98 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 Mini Racers series released in 2024. Other cars in the assortment include Bob Cutlass & Darrell Cartrip (P4986), Carl Weathers The King Mini Racers (JKF74), and Cars Mini Racers Wingo + Dj + Snotrod (JBH21).
As a rare release, HTP98 is a focal point for serious collectors. Secondary-market pricing reflects the scarcity.
11 versions of Lightning McQueen exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | HTP98 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | GKF65 |
| Year | 2024 |
| Packaging | Mini Racers Single |
| Series | Mini Racers |
| Movie | Cars |
| Rarity | Rare (Score: 74/120) |