Cartoon sponsors may not be as prevalent as when Cartoon Network’s “Team Wacky Racing” was fielding cars each week, but animated show sponsored NASCAR cars have been an occasional feature for decades. One example from a decade ago pulled out all the stops for the character that lives in a pineapple under the sea.

The 2015 SpongeBob SquarePants 400 was contested at Kansas Speedway on May 9, 2015. To mark the occasion, five Cup Series cars ran one-off schemes adorned with characters from the long-running (and still-running) show. Adding to the uniqueness of the promotion, two Fords, two Chevrolets and one Toyota were decorated SpongeBob characters. With such promotional possibilities, it’s no surprise all are available as diecasts.

Below is a rundown of all the available SpongeBob-themed Cup Series diecasts from the SpongeBob SquarePants 400 and their production runs (according to Diecast Registry):

David Ragan’s No. 55 SpongeBob/Aaron’s Toyota

1/24 ARC: 344 units produced

1/24 ARC autographed: 150 units produced

1/64 ARC

Greg Biffle No. 16 Patrick/Cheez-Its Ford

1/24 ARC: 517 units produced

1/24 ARC autographed: 144 units produced

Casey Mears No. 13 Squidward Chevrolet

1/24 ARC: 421 units produced

1/24 ARC autographed: 144 units produced

1/64 ARC

Michael McDowell No. 95 Larry the Lobster Ford

1/24 ARC: 385 units produced

1/24 ARC autographed: 150 units produced

1/64 ARC

Ty Dillon No. 33 Plankton Chevrolet

1/24 ARC: 361 units produced

1/24 ARC autographed: 144 units produced

1/64 ARC

These diecasts weren’t the only cars bearing the yellow fry cook’s image from that weekend, however. Bubba Wallace, racing for Roush Fenway Racing in the Xfinity Series, sported the sponge on his No. 6 Ford Mustang. Wallace’s SpongeBob Xfinity ride was produced in both 1/24 and 1/64 scales. The ARC 1/24 had a production run of 505 units with 144 units of an autographed version. Ben Kennedy also ran a SpongeBob Toyota Tundra in the Truck Series race that weekend, but collectors wanting that one will need to find a custom as it was not produced. 

Despite the fun nature of the Cup cars, none of the SpongeBob-themed teams had particularly memorable nights outside of their schemes. Biffle’s 12^th place finish led the bunch ahead of Mears, driving for Germain Racing, in 19^th. Ty Dillon was 26^th, Ragan, who spun out at the midway point, was 33^rd, and McDowell finished 36th in the 43-car field.

Jimmie Johnson, who opted not to pit during a late caution, led the final 11 laps of the race to secure the win and one of the most ridiculous trophies in NASCAR history.

Coincidentally, Johnson has a SpongeBob SquarePants one-hit wonder of his own. The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie 300 Busch Series race was held Oct. 15, 2004 at Charlotte. Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 and Kyle Busch’s No. 5 sported SpongeBob and Patrick, respectively. SpongeBob and Patrick’s fortunes were better in this instance with Johnson finishing third and Busch in fifth.

A litany of Johnson’s No. 48 SpongeBob car was produced. Lionel released the car as a 1/24 clear window bank, ARC, White Gold Elite and Elite. Team Caliber offered the 1/24 in its Pit Stop series and in its Owners series in Pearl finish. Racing Champions also produced the car in its Ultra and Authentics series. QVC had a run of 400 units of the Action/Lionel 1/24. The scheme was offered as a 1/64 by Action/Lionel in ARC and Elite versions. Team Caliber and Racing Champions also produced 1/64 versions.

Plenty of models were produced for Kyle Busch’s No. 5 Patrick Star Chevy, too. Lionel/Action offered 1/24 ARC, Elite and White Gold Elite diecasts. Team Caliber produced Preferred, Pit Stop and Pearl 1/24s, and a 1/64 Pit Stop version. Racing Champions offered the scheme in its Ultra 1/24 series.