Lightning McQueen
Mattel • Disney Pixar Cars
Toy Category
Vehicle
Year Released
Approx. 2006 to present
Condition
Fair to Poor. Significant play wear is visible, particularly heavy paint chipping/scraping on the front left fender, hood, and nose area. The left headlight decal is partially worn off. Scratches are present throughout the body.
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD
Description
Red stock-car style race car featuring the number 95 on the doors and roof. The hood features the 'Rust-eze Medicated Bumper Ointment' logo. The car includes plastic 'Lightyear' branded racing tires and a fixed spoiler. The design is based on the protagonist of the first Disney Pixar 'Cars' film.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$0.50 - $2.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Mainline retail release; Made in China or Thailand
Model Number
N/A (Identified as standard 'Rust-eze' version)
Toy Type
1:55 Scale Die-cast Metal
Toy Condition
Fair to Poor. Significant play wear is visible, particularly heavy paint chipping/scraping on the front left fender, hood, and nose area. The left headlight decal is partially worn off. Scratches are present throughout the body.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (Out of box)
Rarity & Significance
Common. This is one of the most mass-produced toys in history. While the 'Cars' franchise is highly significant culturally, this specific unit is a standard release with high production numbers and significant damage, making it a common 'play-worn' find.
Special Features
Rolling wheels; 'Lightyear' white-letter tires; Accurate movie-themed sponsor decals.
Notable Variations
There are over 100 variations of Lightning McQueen; this is the classic 'Rust-eze' version. Variations include 'Desert Back', 'Fabulous Hudson Hornet' dirt track versions, 'Bling Bling' variants, and 'Piston Cup' variants.