Mattel Disney Pixar Diecast CARS: Mater Saves Christmas & Some Metal
“Jack P.” was kind enough to send us some open pics of the new Mater Saves Christmas box set (only at TRU).
The Santa CAR follows the new pattern of the body frame is metal …
But the side fenders, running boards and roof are plastic …
Or basically every other part other than the hood and body frame – INGENIOUS!
But still nice … a giant hunk of a CAR …
And as with Yeti, the treads don’t work but tiny wheels allow you to roll it forward.
The set also contains WHEE-HOO Mater which is also too large to fit into a singles card …
As you can see, he’s substantially the same as Reindeer mater from last year …
You can view last year’s checklist HERE.
The singles are almost definitely confirmed as coming back – whether both TRU & Target are carrying them, it’s hard to say. Maybe this year it’s just TRU?
So is last year’s 5-pack coming back?
The early word is that there is a 5-pack – will it be the same as last year? Keep in mind there’s definitely a new Fillmore and Luigi-Guido in Christmas attire …
AND there’s a new Lightning McQueen with “snow lights” and it’s oversized so it can only fit into a box set so …
Will the singles from last year still return as singles BUT the 5-pack is almost certain to be reconfigured with “Snow Lights” McQueen replacing Reindeer Mater and Fillmore/Guido & Luigi replacing Hot Shot McQueen (not with Santa CAR) and Sally?
(Looks like customizing Red shouldn’t be too hard 🙂 ).
Happy hunting!
Thanks for the nice pics, “Jack P.”
19 October 2010
40 Comments
Iam a little dissapointed its the same McQueen as last year, other than that its a decent set. I wish all TRU sets were only 20 bucks.
I would like to change my comment about it being worth the money.
Duesenberg car is cool but mostly plastic except for hood and coachwork (central body)….
Only thing metal on mater is the axles
As an after thought, maybe to avoid it being “lenticular” maters eyes are a decal looking as well as Santa.
Reindeer mater last year was all plastic as I suspect this years Mater is all plastic too.
Mcqueen this year and last years is a segmented front end. while the standard eyes of Mcqueen are traditional painted eyes, not a cheap afterthought insert
Keep your 20.00s
This is no better set than a Happy meal toy
Will this package be available at TRU or just online?
Both Chris……read up through the comments and you see that its at the Store (the pics) well worth getting it shipped because 5.00 in shipping is just about gas money
Ladies & Gentlecars,
Glad to finally see these as I remember sketching the Santa Car out as JL was describing it about 2 years ago. Miss the Line & you guys but sure don’t miss the pressure/stress 🙂
Good luck.
Hello Martin! Hope you are doing well! We are excited to get all of the cars from the Christmas set! Great Job!!!
Martin,
Well done! We are excited to get this Dusenburg Santa. Would love to see your original sketches of him. The line just gets better and better. Did you do the Heavy Metal Mater pitties? Those are so detailed.
Martin
How are you, wish you still did this line
oh, these are just too stinking cute!!!! I love them! 🙂
buy on line at Toysrus.com right now. type in 496031 it comes up as
Disney Pixar’s Cars the Movie Holiday Truck Multipack
19.99 plus tax and shipping. I ordered two sets shipping was 5.96.
Item #: 496031 SKU: 7BB6FE41
UPC/EAN/ISBN: 027084970814
Manufacturer #:
Share the wealth folks, and the info.
This looks like a really nice 3 pack. Must get to Toys R Us!!!
Does this Mater have rubber tires as well as Reindeer Mater?
plastic tires
Thank you!
Hey Jack,
What is that package in the back that says “Blue Ramone” on it?
If I’m not mistaken, that’s one of the softback books from Wal-Mart?
Yes right on John. That’s exactly what it is. We have bought most of the Cars books. They have been instrumental in building John’s reading skills.
Thanks guys, I thought is was some cool packaging for a car I did not know about!
I’ll post this again, just in case you missed it yesterday:
*****Mater Saves Christmas/McQueen Alert*****
Here’s an auction listing, from the back door connection in China, for what we will HOPEFULLY see as the new version of Mater Saves Christmas McQueen, maybe as the single version?
Check THIS out!:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Pixar-Cars-Christmas-McQUEEN-Snow-Shovel-/250712861591?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5fa6ab97
Here’s Christmas Luigi:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cars-Toon-LUIGI-Mater-Saves-Christmas-NEW-/110598079962?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c028c5da
And here’s Christmas Guido:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cars-Toon-GUIDO-Mater-Saves-Christmas-new-/110598079939?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c028c5c3
Can’t leave out “Peace On Earth” Filmore! Although for some reason his eyes look lenty…oh nos!
http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Pixar-Cars-Toon-Fillmore-/110598079931?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19c028c5bb
I think they’re fixed. Look at the other angled photo, his eyes are still looking to his right, they didn’t shift. Plus, the eyes have a reflection, like a sticker. I think we’re safe.
I hope to find this set!
Iiii’m dreaming of a Caaaaars Christmas!
do you think this will come to uk to buy
If they make it, you will buy it…
It kind of makes you want to wait to see what the options are. Its frustrating to buy one package set only to discover that another package set or combination thereof would have been more economical. But then on the other hand, TRU has been known to introduce a package at a lower price only to significantly up it later on. e.g. Monster 3 pack.
Hey Met,
Do you know of any stores around Indiana that sell series 1 of the lego minifigures? Thanks!
jtwhatley@wsi5.com
Go onto the Ebay and you’ll see there’s a “McQueen w/Snow Shovel” and a “Green Sheriff”. These are probably from the Target set.
those ones look awesome, particularly McQueen.
Cool pics and I am thankful to Jack for his help in getting some of these for us overseas collectors.
Your welcome Matt. I’m glad I could be the one to help two fine Australian collectors get the new Christmas set.
The Santa Car is an absolute must have for any Cars collector. I would have paid at least 20.00 for a Santa Car alone.
Kids are going to love this one. Not to mention us big kids. Got to love Santa’s mustache.
I want to thank Kevin ( NascarBroncosfan) also, for kindly agreeing to let me ship some sets to him and combining them with cars he is already sending there. He is always helpful. Makes it easier for everyone and saves a few dollars too.
So- way to help others Kevin.
no problem jack, wish i was working i would have ordered one from you myself
Do you have the UPC or Toys-R-Us item number off receipt? We are trying to locate for my son.
(MET: You can also check this post plus the link at the end).
027084970814- UPC code
496031- Item #Â
 Good luck.Â
Thanks everyone just ordered 5. One to open one to save and three for friends in UK.
Woo Hoo, can’t wait to get my little grinch hands on these!!!
Nice pictures of nice Cars items… It’s going to be a great Cars Christmas this year…
Hey Nice pics!