Lightning McQueen with Bugs (Bug Mouth)
Mattel • Disney Pixar Cars (Die-Cast Series)
Toy Category
Die-Cast Vehicle
Year Released
2008 (Initial Release: World of Cars series)
Condition
Excellent/VG+. Minimum paint chips on edges, bug decals are intact, axles appear straight. Slight wear visible on the 'Rust-eze' logo.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $20.00 USD
Description
A customized version of the protagonist Lightning McQueen featuring splattered green bug residue on the hood, windshield, roof, and spoiler. The car features the iconic Rust-eze bumper ointment sponsorship, the number 95 on the sides, and 'Lightyear' branded racing tires. It represents McQueen's appearance after driving cross-country to California in the first movie.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $20.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$8.00 - $15.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Mainline release; World of Cars/Race-O-Rama packaging series; Manufactured in China or Thailand
Model Number
M1181 / W1938
Toy Type
1:55 scale, die-cast metal body with plastic base and tires
Toy Condition
Excellent/VG+. Minimum paint chips on edges, bug decals are intact, axles appear straight. Slight wear visible on the 'Rust-eze' logo.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (OOB - Out of Box)
Rarity & Significance
Common to Uncommon. While a mass-produced character variant, this 'Bug' version is a favorite among collectors for its movie-accurate comedic detail and is less common than the standard clean version.
Special Features
3D-molded green bug splatter effects; rolling wheels; movie-accurate 'look' based on the travel montage from the original film.
Notable Variations
There are minor variations in the 'splatter' pattern intensity across different production years (World of Cars vs. Race-O-Rama series). Later re-releases may feature a fixed plastic 'unibody' eye expression versus the earlier lens-style plastic eyes.