Tow is a Pixar Cars die-cast released by Mattel in 2008. The character appears in Cars 2.
The car carries Mattel number M5271 and shipped in 2008 as part of the International Version assortment. The assortment identifier is N0949.
Rarity score is 88 out of 120, which classifies this release as Rare. Current collector value is $11.02 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $7.71 to $14.33. The 10-year projected value is $14.11, with a growing outlook.
M5271 is one of 11 Tow variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. Related releases include FLL99 from 2019, M8120 from 2008, and Y7163 from 2013. Collectors working on the full Tow subset need all of them.
The International Version series released in 2008. Other cars in the assortment include Bling Bling Dinoco Lighting McQueen (L6285), Bling Bling Lightning McQueen (R1352), and Bob Cutlass (L6277).
As a rare release, M5271 is a focal point for serious collectors. Secondary-market pricing reflects the scarcity.
11 versions of Tow exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | M5271 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | N0949 |
| Year | 2008 |
| Packaging | Single |
| Series | International Version |
| Movie | Cars 2 |
| Rarity | Rare (Score: 88/120) |