Lightning McQueen is the main protagonist of the Pixar Cars franchise.
The car carries Mattel number JMX73 and shipped in 2026 as part of the Race & Rescue assortment. The assortment identifier is JMX72.
Rarity score is 37 out of 120, which classifies this release as Common. Current collector value is $13.46 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $10.10 to $16.83. The 10-year projected value is $14.81.
JMX73 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 Race & Rescue series released in 2026. Other cars in the assortment include Cal Weathers (JDG64), Chick Hicks (JDL81), and Cruz Ramirez (JDG51).
As a common release, JMX73 is easy to find at retail. It works well as a starting point for collectors building the full set.
11 versions of Lightning McQueen exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | JMX73 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | JMX72 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Packaging | Single |
| Series | Race & Rescue |
| Movie | Cars |
| Rarity | Common (Score: 37/120) |