Tow Mater
Mattel • Disney Pixar Cars
Toy Category
Die-Cast Vehicle
Year Released
2006 (Original Release)
Condition
Fair to Good. Visible paint chips on the hood, fenders, and edges. Noticeable wear on the plastic wheels and possible dirt/grime accumulation in the recessed areas. Axles appear straight but show age.
Estimated Market Value
$3.00 - $6.00 USD
Description
A character-accurate representation of Mater, a 1950s inspired tow truck. Features include a rusty brown/orange body color, green faded driver-side door, blue tow bed, prominent buck teeth, green eyes, a brown engine air filter protruding from the hood, and a functional-looking (but static) tow hook assembly at the rear.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$3.00 - $6.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$2.00 - $5.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Mainline retail edition, manufactured in China or Thailand
Model Number
W1115 / L7301
Toy Type
1:55 Scale, Die-cast metal with plastic parts
Toy Condition
Fair to Good. Visible paint chips on the hood, fenders, and edges. Noticeable wear on the plastic wheels and possible dirt/grime accumulation in the recessed areas. Axles appear straight but show age.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (Loose)
Rarity & Significance
Low rarity. Mater is one of the most mass-produced characters in the Cars franchise history. While culturally significant and iconic to the film, this specific loose die-cast version is extremely common among collectors and children's toy boxes.
Special Features
Rolling wheels and accurately detailed 'rusty' deco. Includes the characteristic exposed engine and weathered paint scheme used in the first film.
Notable Variations
There are dozens of Mater variations including 'Taco Truck Mater,' 'Mater with Cone,' and metallic versions. The standard version has seen slight changes in eye orientation (leaning left or right) and the thickness of the tow cable across different production runs.