2023 (mainline series)
2023 is the seventeenth mainline series of Disney Pixar Cars die-cast vehicles by Mattel, named after its primary year of release. The earliest 2023 releases were found at retail stores in December 2022.[1]
The cardback motif is carried over from the 2022 series, with Cars on the Road characters featuring a uniquely themed design, and all other segments sharing a red-hued stadium background (or a desert, in select instances). While the first three box shipments exactly duplicated the 2022 design, (aside from Doug Crankel, who's metal logo and 3+ symbol were moved to the left corner and above Mattel logo respectively) the non-On the Road models from the E assortment onwards received a slightly updated style, shifting the advisory logos around as well as "filling in" the entire blister card, instead of the previous clear design.
History
The line continued categorizing characters based on source material of origin; in addition to bringing back 2022's Cars, Cars 2, Cars 3, and Cars on the Road segments, 2023 added 6 models based on Cars Toon Mater's Tall Tales (all from Tokyo Mater) as well as a limited "Disney 100" collection, to tie in with the parent company's 100-year anniversary and wider merchandising series.
Mainline
Singles
Cases B through D retained the 2022 packaging style; from Case E onward, some models received a new cardback design, with a filled-in area behind the blister.
Toy # | Name | Segment | Notes/variations | Model photo | Package photo (Style 1) |
Package photo (Style 2) |
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FLM26 | Lightning McQueen | Cars | ![]() |
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HLT83 | Mater | Cars | ![]() |
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FHJ95 | Sarge | Cars | ![]() |
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HFB48 | Donna Pits | Cars | ![]() |
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DKG36 | Patty | Cars | ![]() |
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DVV75 | Misti Motorkrass | Cars | ![]() |
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DVV69 | Johnny Blamer | Cars | ![]() |
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FJH99 | Lizzie | Cars | ![]() |
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HFB40 | Andy Vaporlock | Cars | ![]() |
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FLL37 | Fillmore | Cars | ![]() |
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BHN55 | Todd | Cars | ![]() |
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HKY57 | Dexter Hoover with Green Flag | Cars | ![]() |
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FLM52 | Chick Hicks | Cars | ![]() |
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FLM15 | Sheriff | Cars | ![]() |
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HLH31 | J. Shoesteer | Cars | File:J. Shoesteer Thailand diecast.webp | ![]() | ||
FLM07 | Greg Candyman | Cars | ![]() |
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GKB17 | Cruisin' Lightning McQueen | Cars | ![]() |
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DVV76 | Crusty Rotor | Cars | ![]() |
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GBV70 | Doc Hudson | Cars | ![]() |
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FLM02 | Strip Weathers aka "The King" | Cars | ![]() |
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FJH98 | Sally | Cars | ![]() |
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GCC81 | Lightning McQueen with Rusteze Sign | Cars | ![]() |
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FXB73 | Ramone | Cars | ![]() |
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FJH93 | Luigi & Guido | Cars | ![]() |
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FLM08 | Mario Andretti | Cars | ![]() |
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FLM14 | Lee Revkins | Cars |
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GBV52 | Raoul ÇaRoule | Cars 2 | ![]() |
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FLM10 | Francesco Bernoulli | Cars 2 | ![]() |
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GBY03 | Jeff Gorvette | Cars 2 | ![]() |
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DKG44 | Tubbs | Cars 2 | ![]() |
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GKB32 | Holley Shiftwell | Cars 2 | ![]() |
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DKG45 | Vladimir Trunkov | Cars 2 | ![]() |
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DKG43 | Finn McMissile | Cars 2 | ![]() |
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FLM20 | Lightning McQueen with Racing Wheels | Cars 2 | ![]() |
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Y0481 | Mark Wheelsen | Cars 2 | ![]() |
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Y0485 | Miles Axlerod with Open Hood | Cars 2 |
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GBV51 | Chisaki | Cars 2 | ![]() |
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GRR77 | Suki | Cars 2 | ![]() |
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GKB30 | Paul Conrev | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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FLM34 | Heyday River Scott | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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DXV34 | Jackson Storm | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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DXV41 | Tim Treadless | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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DXV70 | Dirt Track Fabulous Hudson Hornet | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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DXV76 | Patty | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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GRR47 | Ryan "Inside" Laney | Cars 3 | File:Ryan "Inside" Laney Thailand Diecast.jpg | ![]() |
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FLL32 | Rich Mixon | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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FLL67 | Jet Robinson | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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FLL69 | Heyday Leroy Heming | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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FLL95 | Duke Coulters | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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FLM04 | Tailgate | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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GKB03 | Faregame | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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GCB89 | Randy Lawson | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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GKB35 | Muddy Lightning McQueen | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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GKB08 | Noah Gocek | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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HFB34 | Braker Boggs NEW |
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HHT95 | Road Trip Lightning McQueen | Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HHT96 | Road Trip Mater | Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY34 | Road Trip Lightning McQueen (Facial Expression Variant) NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY35 | Road Trip Mater (Facial Expression Variant) NEW |
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HHT97 | Speed Demon | Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HHV00 | Royce Revsley | Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HHV04 | Kay Pillar-Durev | Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HHV06 | Revo Kos | Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HHV07 | Greebles | Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY32 | Gearsten Marshall NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY30 | Claire Gunz'er NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY31 | Kelly Beambright NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY29 | Cryptid Buster Lightning McQueen NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY33 | Doug Crankel NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY37 | Adam Roadriguez NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HHT99 | Rusteze Dinoco Cruz Ramirez | Cars on the Road | File:Racing center cruz.webp | ![]() | ||
HHV01 | Griswold | Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY38 | Mallory Karhut NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY39 | Quadratorquosaur NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY40 | Road Rumbler Lightning McQueen NEW |
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HKY41 | Road Rumbler Mater NEW |
Cars on the Road | File:Road Rumbler Mater Thailand diecast.webp | File:Rumbler mater diecast.jpeg | ||
HKY42 | Jeremy NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY43 | Pitstoposaurus NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY44 | Westfalanapus NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY46 | Mato NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY48 | Cave Lightning McQueen NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY49 | Cryptid Buster Mater NEW |
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HKY50 | Mae Pillar-Durev NEW |
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HPJ94 | Randy NEW |
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HKY54 | Nile Speedcone NEW |
Cars on the Road | File:Nile Speedcone Thailand diecast.webp | File:Niles Speedcone diecast.jpeg | ||
HKY55 | Lightning McQueen Deputy Hazard NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY58 | Squat NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY51 | Mateo NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HKY47 | Drift Party Mater | Cars Toon | ![]() |
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HKY52 | Ito San | Cars Toon | ![]() |
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HKY53 | Patokaa | Cars Toon | ![]() |
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HKY56 | Kabuto | Cars Toon | ![]() |
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HNP98 | Lightning McQueen NEW |
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HNP99 | Mater NEW |
Disney 100 | ![]() |
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HNR00 | Fabulous Hudson Hornet NEW |
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HNR01 | Sally NEW |
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HNR02 | Flo NEW |
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HNR03 | Ramone NEW |
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HPJ53 | Cruisin' Lightning McQueen NEW |
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2-packs
Toy # | Names | As seen in | Notes/variations | Model photo | Package photo |
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HLH62 | Red | Cars | ![]() |
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HLH58 | Kris Revstopski | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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HLH59 | Harvey Rodcap | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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HLH60 | Flo | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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HLH61 | Conrad Camber | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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HLH65 | Jet Robinson | Cars 3 | ![]() |
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HLH57 | Road Trip Lightning McQueen (Original) |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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Road Trip Mater (with working tow hook) |
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HLH63 | Cave Lightning McQueen NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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Pitstoposaurus NEW |
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HLH67 | Gearsten Marshall NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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Marc Sondtimer NEW |
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HLH70 | Lightning McQueen Deputy Hazzard NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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Bella Cadavre NEW |
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HLH64 | Jeremy NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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Chieftess NEW |
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HLH66 | Claire Gunzer NEW |
Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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Haul Em' Haynes NEW |
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HLH68 | Lisa NEW |
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Louise NEW |
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HHV09 | Noriyuki | Cars on the Road | ![]() |
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HLH69 | Drift Party Mater | Cars Toon | ![]() |
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HLH71 | Kabuto | Cars Toon | ![]() |
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Kabuto Ninja | ![]() |
Case assortments
- Main article: 2023 (mainline series)/Case assortments
Trivia
- Due to the deluxe line being cancelled, characters like Red, Ivy and Chieftess are now featured in 2-packs or multipacks.
- This is the first time that Misti Motorkrass, Johnny Blamer, J. Shoesteer, Patty, Dragon Lightning McQueen , Drift Party Mater, Ito-San, Finn McMissile, Patokaa, Tubbs Pacer, Vladimir Trunkov, Mark Wheelsen, and Miles Axlerod with Open Hood have been released from Thailand.
- Patty's name has been updated to match other Cars sources, after every previous Mattel release spelling her name as "Patti".
- Kabuto is not marked as Kabuto with Flames despite having flames.
- Tubbs Pacer's name has been shortened to just his first name for unknown reasons.
- Miles Axlerod with Open Hood is the second Chase car to be re-released, with the first one being Lee Racé.
References
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