Today I'm taking a look at one of the more recent Cars 3 Mattel 1:55 scale diecast 2-pack releases, this time around featuring "Heyday Smokey" and Dirt Track Fabulous Hudson Hornet! Though the Dirt Track Hudson Hornet was also available in a Cars 3 single pack (seen HERE), I didn't purchase that one in favor of getting this 2-pack with the exclusive (or "first look") Heyday Smokey (who has not been released in any other way yet).
As shown in the screen shot above, Hudson Hornet and his crew chief Smokey were seen this way (in their prime, or "heyday") during a flashback sequence towards the end of the film's second act. Smokey and all the Thomasville "legends" gather with Cruz and Lightning at the Cotton Pin Bar & Grill for drinks, while also sharing some stories about the glory days. You can also spot Hud and Smokey looking like this in the old Fireball Beach footage that Lightning watches near the beginning of the film.
Both vehicles look great. I especially loved seeing young Smokey briefly in the film, so I'm glad he's now represented in a diecast. As for Hudson Hornet, he has some great added dirt details and looks very well made as well.
Note: Another version of Dirt Track Fabulous Hudson Hornet was released last year in Mattel's Precision Series line, which I reviewed HERE.
Heyday Smokey
Dirt Track Fabulous Hudson Hornet
This 2-pack was released clear back in September, but to this day I have yet to spot it in normal stores. My area has rarely gotten anything new since May, which has been super frustrating. The good news is I was able to find this pack at the Pixar Studio Store (of all places) while I was there visiting Pixar last month!
Be sure to check your local stores for availability (Walmart, Toys R Us and Target are your best bets). I hope you have better luck than me, but if not, you can always resort to eBay (direct link to current listings HERE
Happy hunting!
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