Lightning McQueen Goes Dinoco Blue in New Cars Anniversary Apparel Drop
A new Cars apparel release swaps Lightning McQueen’s usual red for Dinoco blue, with a $110 jacket and $35 T-shirt now at Shoe Palace.
Lightning McQueen merchandise usually arrives in one unmistakable color. A new Cars apparel drop changes that by putting Pixar’s star racer in Dinoco blue instead of his familiar red.
What changed
Disney and Pixar’s 2026 celebration of Cars has already put Lightning McQueen in plenty of places, including theaters, Grand Prix races and store shelves. The newest release stands out for a simpler reason: color.
New items at Shoe Palace feature McQueen in Dinoco blue, a notable switch from the red that dominates most merchandise tied to the character. The drop includes a racing jacket priced at $110 and a T-shirt priced at $35.
For fans who want Cars gear that looks different from the usual McQueen palette, this release offers a new option.
Who it affects and when
The update matters most for Cars collectors and Disney shoppers looking for 20th anniversary merchandise with a less traditional look. The items have already arrived at Shoe Palace.
The blue apparel joins a wider anniversary push around Cars. Other recent additions tied to the celebration include a Lightning McQueen popcorn bucket, a Route 66 YouTube series focused on the original film’s inspiration, and continuing attention on Magic Kingdom’s Piston Peak project.
