2022 (mainline series)
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This page is for the 2022-2023 series (dubbed "Red Riders" by fans) of 1:55 scale die-casts made by Mattel.
2022 Case A singles contents
- Holiday Hotshot Lightning McQueen
- Rusteze Cruz Ramírez
- Matthew "True Blue" McCrew
- Kurt with Bug Teeth
- Ralph Carlow (Cars variant)
- Liability
- Fillmore
- Mater
- Miguel Camino
- Shu Todoroki
- Sheriff
- Haul Inngas
- Darla Vanderson
- APB
- Luigi & Guido
- Ron Hover
- Rusteze Racing Center Lightning McQueen
2022 Case B singles contents
- Holiday Hotshot Lightning McQueen
- Rusteze Cruz Ramírez
- Matthew "True Blue" McCrew
- Kurt with Bug Teeth
- Ralph Carlow (Cars variant)
- Fillmore
- Mater
- Miguel Camino
- Shu Todoroki
- Sheriff
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Jackson Storm
- Sally
- Miles Axlerod (with Microphone)
- Lightning McQueen with Racing Wheels
- Marlon "Clutches" McKay
- Millie
- Timothy Twostroke
2022 Case C singles contents
- Matthew "True Blue" McCrew
- Liability
- Fillmore
- Miguel Camino
- Bug Mouth Lightning McQueen
- Donna Pitts
- Murray Clutchburn (Cars variant)
- Dave Alternators
- Miles Axlerod
- Mater
- Darla Vanderson
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Jackson Storm
- Sally
- Miles Axlerod (with Microphone)
- Lightning McQueen with Racing Wheels
- Millie
- Strip Weathers aka "The King"
- Marlon "Clutches" McKay
2022 Case D singles contents
- Andy Vaporlock
- Ramone (purple)
- Hot Rod River Scott
- Ralph Carlow (Cars variant)
- Liability
- Fillmore
- Mater
- Miguel Camino
- Shu Todoroki
- Otis
- Sheriff
- Darla Vanderson
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Jackson Storm
- Lightning McQueen with Racing Wheels
- Timothy Twostroke
- Strip Weathers aka "The King"
- Sarge
2022 Case E singles contents
- Sarge
- Ramone (purple)
- Mater
- Haul Inngas
- Rusteze Cruz Ramírez
- Lightning McQueen with Racing Wheels
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Miles Axlerod (with Microphone)
- Sally
- Hot Rod River Scott
- Murray Clutchburn (Cars variant)
- Bug Mouth Lightning McQueen
- "Dash" Boardman
- Francesco Bernoulli
- Ramone Green
- Jambalaya Chimichanga
- Easter Buggy
- Chick Hicks (Cars variant)
2022 Case F singles contents
- Sarge
- Miles Axlerod (with Microphone)
- Sally
- Rusteze Cruz Ramírez
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Jambalaya Chimichanga
- Jackson Storm
- Liability
- Kurt with Bug Teeth
- Marlon "Clutches" McKay
- Artie
- Chisaki
- Derek Wheeliams
- Lewis Hamilton
- Wasabi Mouth Mater
- Bug Mouth Lightning McQueen
- Jae with VR Headset (mislabeled as "Sudeep with VR Headset")
- Dave Alternators
- Winford Bradford Rutherford
2022 Case G singles contents
- Andy Vaporlock
- APB
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Lightning McQueen with Racing Wheels
- Chick Hicks (Cars variant)
- "Dash" Boardman
- Ramone Green
- Jackson Storm
- Jonathan Wrenchworths
- Kurt with Bug Teeth
- Lightning McQueen with Rusteze Sign (mislabeled as "Lighnting McQueen with Rusteze Sign")
- Ralph Carlow (Cars variant)
- Mater with Balloon
- Miles Axlerod
- Paul Conrev
- Ramone (purple)
- Dave Alternators
- Sally
- Sarge
2022 Case H singles contents
- Lee Racé
- Finish Line Lightning McQueen
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Spinout Lightning McQueen
- Jae with VR Headset
- Jambalaya Chimichanga
- Sarge
- Sally
- Fillmore
- Derek Wheeliams
- Mel Dorado
- Brad Winmiler
- Keith Kone
- Damaged "The King"
- Strip Weathers aka "The King"
- Rusteze Cruz Ramírez
- Cruz Ramirez as Frances Beltline (with fire barrel)
- Wasabi Mouth Mater
- Timothy Twostroke
- Marlon "Clutches" McKay
2022 Case J singles contents
- Bertha Butterswagon
- Dana Crankoff
- Mater
- Lewis Hamilton
- Ramone Green
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Revney Grillante
- Kabuto
- "Dash" Boardman
- Jackson Storm
- Sally
- Lightning McQueen with Racing Wheels
- Bling Bling Lightning McQueen
- Barry DePedal
- Luigi & Guido
- Kathy Copter
- Yellow Hydraulic Ramone
- Dexter Hoover with Checkered Flag
- Murray Clutchburn (Cars variant)
- Chisaki
2022 Case K singles contents
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Road Trip Mater
- Charlie Checker
- Lee Racé
- Speed Demon
- Chisaki
- Sally
- Cruz Ramirez as Frances Beltline (with fire barrel)
- Darla Vanderson
- Flip Dover
- George New-Win
- Jambalaya Chimichanga
- Lewis Hamilton
- Winford Bradford Rutherford
- Sarge
- Shu Todoroki
- Tex Dinoco
- Tractor with Tire in Mouth
- Transforming Lightning McQueen
- Colin Bohrev
- Road Trip Lightning McQueen
2022 Case L singles contents
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Road Trip Mater
- Charlie Checker
- Lee Racé
- Racing Center Cruz Ramirez
- Speed Demon
- Griswold
- Sara Wheelson
- Rusteze Cruz Ramírez
- Mater
- Fred (corrected size)
- Maddy McGear
- Murray Clutchburn
- Bertha Butterswagon
- Ramone (purple)
- Haul Inngas
- Damaged "The King"
- Lightning McQueen with Rusteze Sign
- Royce Revsley
- Kay Pillar-Durev
- Road Trip Lightning McQueen
2022 Case M singles contents
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Road Trip Mater
- Chisaki
- Sally
- Road Trip Lightning McQueen
- Griswold
- Mater
- Royce Revsley
- Derek Wheeliams
- Jackson Storm
- Jonathan Wrenchworths
- Mel Dorado
- Miguel Camino
- Millie
- Mummy Costume Luigi & Ghost Costume Guido
- Revo Kos
- Sheriff
- Greebles
- Noriyuki
- Datz Jammin
- Timothy Twostroke
2023 Case B singles contents
- Sally
- Tailgate
- Francesco Bernoulli
- Sheriff
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Heyday River Scott
- Chisaki
- Doc Hudson
- Lightning McQueen with Rusteze Sign
- Noah Gocek
- Cruisin' Lightning McQueen
- Andy Vaporlock
- Speed Demon
- Road Trip Lightning McQueen
- Racing Center Cruz Ramirez
- Royce Revsley
- Kay Pillar-Durev
- Greebles
- Gearsten Marshall
- Mater with T...
2023 Case C singles contents
- Road Trip Lightning McQueen (old art)
- Speed Demon
- Road Trip Mater
- Ramone (purple)
- Fillmore
- Sarge
- Ryan "Inside" Laney"
- Paul Conrev
- Chick Hicks
- Revo Kos
- Lee Revkins
- Dirt Track Fabulous Hudson Hornet
- Muddy Rusteze Racing Center Lightning McQueen
- Crusty Rotor
- Luigi & Guido
- Leroy Heming
- Road Trip Lightning McQueen (new art)
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Holley Shiftwell
- Suki
2022 Case L 2 packs contents
- Mater (Towing) & Lightning McQueen (Road Repair)
- Dinoco Mia & Dinoco Tia
- Doc Hudson & Cruisin' Lightning McQueen
- Race Official Tom & Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Floyd Mulvihill (Cars variant) & Crusty Rotor
- Ramone (purple) & Flo
- Sheriff & Sarge
- Melissa Bernabrake & Maddy McGear
- Chase Racelott & Cam Spinner
2022 Case N 2 packs contents
- Chick Hicks & Bruiser Bukowski
- Mrs. The King & Strip Weathers aka "The King"
- Taco & Patty
2022 Case P 2 packs contents
- Mike Fuse & Zen Master Pitty
- Nate Stanchion & Jessica Giampetrol
- Road Trip Mater & Kay Pillar-Durev
- Noriyuki & Sarah Coggs
2023 Case Q 2 packs contents
- Harvey Rodcap & Barry DePedal
- Saludos Amigos Ramone & Flo
- Maddy McGear & Kris Revstopski
- Road Trip Mater (Towing) & Road Trip Lightning McQueen
- Caleb Worley & Jet Robinson
- Conrad Camber & Jonas Carvers
- Noriyuki & Sarah Coggs
Launchers
- Chick Hicks
- Francesco Bernoulli
- Jackson Storm
- Jeff Gorvette
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant)
- Ultimate Launcher (includes Lightning McQueen (Cars 3 variant)
2022 Case Q deluxe contents
- Barney Stormin
- Rotor Turbosky
- Red
- Mack (Cars variant)
- Miss Fritter
- Van Scanlane
2022 Case R deluxe contents
- Red
- Miss Fritter
- Craig Fäster
- Dr. Damage
- Marco
- Arvy (Canada only)
Haulers
- Haulena Fecho Hauler
- June Fäster Hauler
- Bobby Swift's Hauler
- Mack Hauler (Cars 3 variant)
- Gale Beaufort Hauler
- Marty Hauler
- Lowgear Smythe Hauler
- John Haulstead Hauler
- Mack Hauler (Hudson Hornet Piston Cup variant)
Accessories 2 packs
Wave 1
Wave 2
Wave 3
Wave 4
- Fabulous Lightning McQueen & Dinoco Cruz Ramírez
- Lightning McQueen (Cars variant) & Strip Weathers aka "The King"
Multipacks
- Showtime Story Pack 4-pack: Circus Stunt Biplane, Circus Stunt Performer, Road Trip Lightning McQueen, Road Trip Mater
- Cruisin' Through Radiator Springs 5-pack: Mater, Sally, Cruisin' Lightning McQueen, Flo, Ramone (red)
- Florida 500 Race 5-pack: Maddy McGear, M Fast Fong, Lightning McQueen (Cars 3 variant), Bubba Wheelhouse, Ryan "Inside" Laney
- Rocker Arms International Speedway 5-pack: Bobby Swift, Cal Weathers, Lightning McQueen (Rusteze variant), Brick Yardley, Todd Marcus (Cars 3 variant)
- Training Day at Willy's Butte 5-pack: Dinoco Cruz Ramirez, Saludos Amigos Ramone, Fabulous Lightning McQueen, Smokey, Sally (2018 variant)
- Tuners Race 5-pack: DJ, Boost, Lightning McQueen (Cars variant), Wingo, Snot Rod
- World Grand Prix 5-pack (upcoming): Shu Todoroki, Jeff Gorvette, WGP Lightning McQueen, Raoul ÇaRoule, Max Schnell
- Speedway of the South 11-pack: Lightning McQueen (Cars variant), Billy Oilchanger, Chick Hicks (Cars variant), Charlie Checker, Race Official Tom, Strip Weathers aka "The King", Dirkson D'Agostino, Chuck Armstrong, Luke Pettlework, Brad Winmiler, Darla Vanderson
Playsets
- Transforming Mack Playset
- Radiator Springs Mountain Race (includes Lightning McQueen (Cars 3 variant) and Jackson Storm)
- Race & Go Playset (includes Lightning McQueen (Cars 3 variant) and Tractor)
- Dino Playground Playset (includes Cave Lightning McQueen)
- Showtime Loop Playset (includes Ivy)
- Radiator Springs Tour Playset (includes Road Trip Lightning McQueen and Road Trip Mater)
Gallery
For this subject's image gallery, see 2022 Series of Die-Casts/Gallery.
Trivia
- This year marks the return of characters and variants who have not been released in quite some time.
- Damaged "The King", Bruiser Bukowski, Barney Stormin, and Marco have not been released since 2010.
- Miles Axlerod and Zen Master Pitty have not been released since 2011.
- Mel Dorado, Lee Racé, Nate Stanchion, Jessica Giampetrol, and Floyd Mulvihill have not been released since 2014.
- Miles Axlerod (with Microphone), Mrs. The King, and Mike Fuse have not been released since 2015.
- Andy Vaporlock, Donna Pits, Jonathan Wrenchworths, Mater with Balloon, Mack, Hydraulic Ramone, Transforming Lightning McQueen, Fred, Ralph Carlow, and Murray Clutchburn have not been released since 2016.
- Davey Apex is called Dave Alternators again.
- This year continues the trend of having no specific series based around a theme, event or character, which was brought back in 2021.
- Chick Hicks' packaging uses his Cars 3 artwork while the die-cast itself is based on his appearance from Cars.
- 2022 Case E was the first Case to change its contents, Jae with VR Headset and Lewis Hamilton were pushed to Case F, Jonathan Wrenchworths, Chick Hicks, and Ramone Green were pushed to Case G, Cruz Ramirez as Francis Beltline was pushed to Case H, and Dana Crankoff was pushed to Case J.
- Lightning McQueen's first name was misspelled as "Lighnting" on the release of him with the Rust-eze sign.
- Lee Racé is the first chase die-cast to be re-released.
- Donna Pits is called "Donna Pitts" for the first time in die-cast history.
- Finish Line Lightning McQueen uses Tongue Lightning McQueen's artwork, as Pixar has not yet made artwork for Finish Line Lightning McQueen.
- Despite having a new name, Road Trip Mater is the same release of regular Mater.
- Jae with VR Headset, Bertha Butterswagon, Dana Crankoff and Revney Grillante don't have a "New for 2022" logo, even though they are new.
- Fred's die-cast size has been fixed, with numerous out-of-scale attempts in the past.
- In the Mainline checklist poster, Sudeep with VR Headset, Ramone Green, Easter Buggy, Damaged "The King", Miles Axlerod (with Microphone), and Racing Center Cruz Ramirez's names were modified.