Tigre Tow Mater (Wildlife Adventure Series)
Mattel • Disney Pixar Cars
Toy Category
Vehicle
Year Released
2015
Condition
Good/Very Good. Visible paint chips on the front bumper and upper hood. Slight scuffing on the eye decals and edges of the mirrors. Wheels appear functional.
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $12.00 USD
Description
A stylized, compact version of Tow Mater featuring a tiger-inspired camouflage paint scheme (orange with brown stripes) and a green 'shrub' accessory on the back. The figure features Mater's characteristic buck teeth, green eyes, and exposed engine block, but in a squashed, 'stubby' proportion typical of the mini-series.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $12.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$4.00 - $8.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Mainline release; Wildlife Adventure / Toon story-themed series. Manufactured in Thailand/China.
Model Number
CFN11 (Assortment: W1151)
Toy Type
Die-cast metal with plastic parts (Chibi/Super-Deformed style)
Toy Condition
Good/Very Good. Visible paint chips on the front bumper and upper hood. Slight scuffing on the eye decals and edges of the mirrors. Wheels appear functional.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (loose)
Rarity & Significance
Low to moderate rarity. While not a limited edition, this specific 'Toon' variant is less common than the standard rusty Mater. It holds nostalgic appeal for younger collectors of the Cars spin-off shorts.
Special Features
Features a unique tiger-stripe camouflage pattern and a plastic vegetation/greenery piece fixed to the truck bed to mimic jungle stealth.
Notable Variations
This character is part of the 'Wildlife Adventure' sub-set; variations exist in the packaging (single pack vs. gift sets), but the vehicle mold and paint remained consistent for this specific release.