Loungefly Celebrates 20 Years of Cars With a Collection That’s Ready to Race
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Start your engines, Disney fans—Radiator Springs is calling!
It’s hard to believe, but Pixar’s Cars is officially cruising into its 20th anniversary year! And what better way to celebrate two decades of Lightning McQueen, Mater and the rest of the Radiator Springs crew than with a brand-new collection from Loungefly!
The Loungefly x Pixar Cars 20th Anniversary Collection is bringing plenty of personality to the starting line, with accessories inspired by some of the franchise’s most recognizable characters and details. From a light-up Lightning McQueen backpack to an incredibly detailed Mater crossbody, these pieces are definitely ready to make a pit stop in your collection. Take a look!
Mater Is Stealing the Show
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The Cars x 20th Anniversary Tow Mater Figural Crossbody Bag ($115) might just be our favorite of the bunch. Priced at $115, this accessory transforms everyone’s favorite rusty tow truck into a fully dimensional bag—and the details are seriously adorable.
Mater’s signature buck teeth, rusty finish and towing equipment are all worked into the design, along with Radiator Springs-inspired touches. Even the shape of the bag helps bring the lovable character to life. It’s basically Mater, but make it fashion.
Ka-Chow! Lightning McQueen Lights Up
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Of course, Lightning McQueen gets his moment in the spotlight, too!
The Cars x 20th Anniversary Lightning McQueen Cosplay Light-Up Lenticular Mini Backpack ($90) recreates Lightning’s unmistakable red-hot look. The design features his iconic racing number — 95, Rust-eze branding and plenty of racing-inspired details.
But the headlights are what really make this backpack pop—they light up! Lenticular elements add another interactive detail, making this one a particularly fun pick for serious Cars fans. Ka-chow!
A More Subtle Nod to the Piston Cup
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Want to celebrate Cars without carrying a character on your back? The Cars x 20th Anniversary Piston Cup Sling Crossbody Bag with Coin Bag ($65) may be calling your name.
The black crossbody features a large Piston Cup emblem on the front, along with Lightning McQueen’s number 95. A checkered strap keeps the racing theme rolling, while the included Lightning McQueen coin bag clips right onto the strap.
It’s a fun way to show off your Cars fandom while keeping the look a little more understated.
Collect Them All!
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And because no Loungefly collection would be complete without something tiny and ridiculously collectible, the Cars x 20th Anniversary Mystery Mini Backpack Keychain Charms ($20) are here to make your bag even more fun.
Each mystery box contains one miniature Loungefly backpack inspired by a Cars character. The assortment includes Lightning McQueen, Mater, Sally, Ramone, Mack and Fillmore, with each tiny backpack featuring a clip so you can attach it to your favorite bag—or your keys.
Of course, the mystery-box format means you won’t know which character you’re getting until you open it. Collecting them all? Well, that sounds like a job for a Cars superfan.
Ready to Hit the Road?
Twenty years later, Cars still has plenty of fans ready to take another trip down Route 66. Loungefly’s anniversary collection taps into the nostalgia of the original film while giving collectors plenty of colorful, character-packed ways to celebrate.
Whether you’re all about Mater, Team Lightning McQueen, the Piston Cup or tiny collectible backpacks, there’s something here ready to shift your fandom into high gear.
The Pixar Cars x 20th Anniversary Collection is available to shop now at Loungefly.com.
Which of these new Loungefly pieces has you ready to race to the checkout? Let us know in the comments below or over on FACEBOOK or X!
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