Mater (Chip Foose) 4566-BU (2014)

Mater is the tow truck of the Pixar Cars franchise. This release features a Chip Foose deco from Cars.

The car carries Mattel number 4566-BU and shipped in 2014 as part of the Disney Store Exclusive assortment. Packaging type is DSE Artist Series.

Rarity score is 67 out of 120, which classifies this release as Uncommon. Current collector value is $25.22 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $13.87 to $36.57. The 10-year projected value is $29.76, with a steady outlook.

4566-BU is one of 11 Mater variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. Related releases include Y0512 from 2013, X4900 from 2012, and X4906 from 2012. Collectors working on the full Mater subset need all of them.

The Disney Store Exclusive series released in 2014. Other cars in the assortment include 6-Pack The King + Ramone +Luigi + Lightning McQueen + Tractor + Sarge (489785300114), Air Mater Mater Hawk + Falcon + Lightning McQueen (3389-W), and Black Hot Rod Lightning McQueen Chase (3657-BU).

As an uncommon release, 4566-BU trades at a modest premium over common cars. Peg hunters typically find one after a few store checks.