Lightning McQueen "Golden" Promo Spotted in Stores!

Just a few days ago, we were speculating about when and how the highly anticipated 1:55 scale 20th Anniversary Golden Lightning McQueen Promo would arrive. Well, we didn't have to wait long!

Last Friday, this exclusive model was officially spotted in the wild for the very first time.

A sharp-eyed collector in France alerted the community after finding the vehicle on the shelves of a King Jouet store.

Don't Panic Buy Just Yet!

Before you rush out the door or start frantically searching eBay, take a deep breath. As of right now, this is the only confirmed sighting. You won't find it on resale sites yet, so there is no need to pay inflated prices.

However, this first appearance is good news for all of us. It confirms that Mattel is actively distributing the new assortments containing this golden promo to retailers right now. It is only a matter of time before it starts popping up more widely across stores.

We Need the Community

As we cannot rely on official corporate channels for information, this means we have to count on our amazing community of collectors to keep each other informed.

Have you seen it?

If you spot the Golden Lightning McQueen in your local toy store—whether at King Jouet, Smyths Toys, or anywhere else—or if you find out the exact checkout conditions to get one, please drop a comment below or send us an update!

Happy hunting, everyone!