Radiator Springs Lightning McQueen M6003 (2008)

Radiator Springs Lightning McQueen is the main protagonist of the Pixar Cars franchise.

The car carries Mattel number M6003 and shipped in 2008 as part of the Mini Adventures assortment. The release is a 2-pack containing two die-cast vehicles in a single blister. The assortment identifier is M4518.

Rarity score is 59 out of 120, which classifies this release as Uncommon. Current collector value is $11.03 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $7.72 to $14.34. The 10-year projected value is $13.79, with a growing outlook.

M6003 is one of 11 Radiator Springs Lightning McQueen variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. Related releases include P8463 from 2009, GKG65 from 2021, and HFC71 from 2022. Collectors working on the full Radiator Springs Lightning McQueen subset need all of them.

The Mini Adventures series released in 2008. Other cars in the assortment include Boost + Snot Rod Tunerz (M1909), Chick Hicks Hauler (P4988), and Darrel Cartrip + Bob Cutlass (P4986).

As an uncommon release, M6003 trades at a modest premium over common cars. Peg hunters typically find one after a few store checks.