Mel Dorado is a Pixar Cars die-cast released by Mattel in 2014. The character appears in Cars 2.
The car carries Mattel number BHW06 and shipped in 2014 as part of the Mel Dorado Show assortment. The assortment identifier is Y0471.
Rarity score is 84 out of 120, which classifies this release as Rare. Current collector value is $13.95 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $11.86 to $16.04. The 10-year projected value is $16.88, with a steady outlook.
BHW06 is one of 3 Mel Dorado variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. Related releases include HFB42 from 2022 and W6679 from 2011. Collectors working on the full Mel Dorado subset need all of them.
The Mel Dorado Show series released in 2014. Other cars in the assortment include Hudson Hornet Piston Cup Lightning McQueen (BHN57), Interview Francesco (BDX28), and Jessica Giampetrol & Nate Stanchion (BDW82).
As a rare release, BHW06 is a focal point for serious collectors. Secondary-market pricing reflects the scarcity.
3 versions of Mel Dorado exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | BHW06 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | Y0471 |
| Year | 2014 |
| Packaging | Single |
| Series | Mel Dorado Show |
| Movie | Cars 2 |
| Rarity | Rare (Score: 84/120) |