TOW MATER is the tow truck of the Pixar Cars franchise. This release features a WITH WORKING TOW HOOK deco from Cars.
The car carries Mattel number HLT83 and shipped in 2026 as part of the Mainline assortment. The assortment identifier is DXV29.
Rarity score is 31 out of 120, which classifies this release as Common. Current collector value is $12.00 based on verified eBay sold data, with recent sales ranging from $10.20 to $13.80. The 10-year projected value is $13.20.
HLT83 is one of 2 TOW MATER variants in the Pixar Cars die-cast line. A related release is DHJ38 from 2016. Collectors working on the full TOW MATER subset need all of them.
The Mainline series released in 2026. Other cars in the assortment include "Slim" Hood (GBY19), - (GKB07), and Aaron Clocker (GKB39).
This common release circulates widely at retail. It is a practical entry point for new collectors and a reliable checklist completer.
2 versions of TOW MATER exist · How many do you have?
| Mattel # | HLT83 |
|---|---|
| Asst # | DXV29 / HHV86 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Packaging | Single |
| Series | Mainline |
| Movie | Cars |
| Rarity | Common (Score: 31/120) |