Mater Diecast Value Guide

Mater is one of the most recognizable characters in Disney and Pixar’s Cars universe, but there is no single Mater diecast value.

Mattel has released Mater in many different forms, from ordinary mainline 1:55-scale vehicles to premium Precision Series models, Movie Moments sets and unusual scene-specific variants.

That means the first question should not be:

“How much is my Mater worth?”

It should be:

“Which Mater release do I actually have?”

A common Mater may trade for around $10–20, while particular specialist releases can reach substantially higher prices.

Market checked: September 2026

Values in this guide are based on recent marketplace sales and collector-market research. They are estimates rather than formal appraisals. Exact release, condition, packaging and current demand can significantly affect value.

How to Identify a Mater Diecast

Start by turning the toy over.

The underside is often more useful for identification than the character’s face.

Look for:

• Mattel markings
• product or Mattel number
• copyright information
• manufacturing country
• production codes
• molded markings
• scale or assortment information

Mattel numbers are especially useful because they can distinguish different releases of the same character.

For example, L5253, DHD64 and JJW66 are all Mater-related Mattel numbers, but they represent very different releases and collector markets.

Important Mater Mattel Product Numbers

Here are several Mater releases worth knowing.

Mater release	Mattel number	Year	Series/type
Mater	L5253	2007	Supercharged
Brand New Mater	L6272	2007	International Version
Brand New Mater	T2951	2010	Final Lap
Mater	CDP24	2014	Mainline 1:55
Mater	BHN78	2014	Radiator Springs
Mater	DHD64	2016	Precision Series
Mater with No Tires + Lightning McQueen	DHL20	2016	Movie Moments / 95 Returns
Mater & Trailer	DPP52	2016	Road Trip
Mater	FJH92	2017	Cars 3
Mater #95 Hat	GGM72	2019	Character vehicle
Mater	GBJ47	2019	Mud Racing Deluxe
Mater	GXG54	2021	Mainline
Mater	JDG63	2025	Race & Rescue
Mater	JDM13	2025	Basic Vehicles
Mater – Race to Celebrate	JJW66	2026	Race to Celebrate

Mattel’s own product records confirm, for example, CDP24 as a 2014 1:55-scale Mater release, FJH92 as a 2017 Cars 3 Mater, DHD64 as the premium 2016 Precision Series Mater, and JJW66 is documented in current collector and marketplace data as the 2026 Race to Celebrate release.

Mater L5253 – 2007 Supercharged

Mattel number: L5253
Year: 2007
Series: Supercharged

L5253 is an early standard Mater release from the Supercharged era.

It is useful as an example of an older Cars diecast that is collectible but not automatically expensive simply because of its age.

Current collector data classifies L5253 as common and places its typical collector value around $8, with a recent range of approximately $6.80–$9.20. A packaged L5253 also sold on eBay for $14.95, illustrating how condition and packaging can move the price.

How to identify it

Look for:

L5253

and Supercharged-era packaging if it remains carded.

Do not assume every rusty brown Mater from the first Cars era is L5253.

Brand New Mater

Brand New Mater is visually different from the familiar rusty Mater.

The concept represents Mater in a cleaner/restored appearance, and Mattel released several versions over the years.

Brand New Mater L6272

Mattel number: L6272
Year: 2007
Series: International Version

Collector-market data currently places this uncommon release around $21.95, with recent evidence in approximately the $16.46–$27.44 range.

Brand New Mater T2951

Mattel number: T2951
Year: 2010
Series: Final Lap

T2951 is classified as a rarer Final Lap release, yet its current collector value is only around $24, with recent evidence around $20.40–$27.60.

This is a good collector lesson:

rarity does not automatically equal a huge price.

Demand matters too.

Mater DHD64 – Precision Series

Mattel number: DHD64
Year: 2016
Series: Precision Series
Collector level: Scarcer / premium

This is one of the Mater releases I would investigate carefully if you encounter it.

Mattel designed the Precision Series as a premium collector line. Its official Mater product listing describes premium decoration, rubber/PVC tires, a moving feature, a personal die-cast license plate and an acrylic display case.

Current collector-market data places DHD64 around $74, with recent verified sold-price evidence ranging approximately from $62.90 to $85.10.

Identification features

Look for:

DHD64

and Precision Series presentation.

If packaged, the premium display presentation should make it visually distinct from a standard mainline Mater.

Do not compare an ordinary loose Mater directly with DHD64.

Mater With No Tires – DHL20

Mattel number: DHL20
Year: 2016
Series: 95 Returns
Packaging: Movie Moments
Type: Two-pack

This is one of the more interesting Mater-related releases.

The set pairs:

Mater with No Tires

with:

Lightning McQueen with No Tires

The unusual scene-specific appearance makes identification fairly straightforward once you know what to look for.

Current collector-market data places DHL20 around $99.99, with verified sold evidence ranging approximately from $84.99 to $114.99.

Important

That value applies to the specific DHL20 Movie Moments set.

It does not mean an ordinary Mater or ordinary Lightning McQueen is worth $100.

Check for:

DHL20

and, when possible, the original Movie Moments packaging.

Mater GBJ47 – Mud Racing

Mattel number: GBJ47
Year: 2019
Series: Mud Racing
Type: Deluxe

GBJ47 represents another Mater release that trades at a meaningful premium over common mainline examples.

It is documented as a larger Deluxe Mud Racing release.

Current collector-market research places GBJ47 around $74.99, with recent sold-price evidence ranging approximately from $63.74 to $86.24.

When researching one, make sure you are comparing the same Mud Racing Deluxe release rather than another Mater with mud decoration.

Mater #95 Hat – GGM72

Mattel number: GGM72
Released: 2019
Scale: 1:55

Mattel officially lists GGM72 as Mater #95 Hat, a 1:55-scale Cars character vehicle.

The distinguishing feature is obvious from the name: Mater is shown with a #95-themed hat.

This is another example where an accessory or character appearance can identify a specific release more quickly than the basic body casting.

A recent 2026 packaged Mater with #95 Hat sold for $8.99, showing that a visually distinctive variant is not necessarily a high-value rarity.

Mater – Race to Celebrate JJW66

Mattel number: JJW66
Year: 2026
Series: Race to Celebrate
Scale: 1:55

JJW66 is a current 2026 Mater release connected to the Cars 20th-anniversary Race to Celebrate assortment.

Collector-market data currently places this common release at approximately $9.95, with recent sold evidence around $8.46–$11.44.

Actual 2026 eBay sales also include new examples at $10.99 and $14.99.

This release is particularly useful for demonstrating why words such as “rare” in marketplace titles should be treated cautiously.

A seller may describe a newly released toy as “ultra rare,” but recent availability and sold prices may tell a very different story.

Common vs Scarcer Mater Releases

A simple way to think about the market is:

More common / lower-value examples

These include releases such as:

• L5253 Supercharged Mater
• JJW66 Race to Celebrate Mater
• JDM13 Basic Vehicles Mater
• JDG63 Race & Rescue Mater
• GXG54 Mater

These generally trade in the lower collector-value range.

For example, current collector data puts JDM13 around $13.49, JDG63 around $15.95, GXG54 around $19.95, and JJW66 around $9.95.

Scarcer / higher-value examples

Releases worth closer investigation include:

• Precision Series Mater DHD64
• Mud Racing Mater GBJ47
• Mater with No Tires & Lightning McQueen DHL20

These currently sit significantly above ordinary Mater releases in collector-market data.

Mater Diecast Value Table

Market checked: September 2026

Release	Mattel #	Approx. current market evidence
Supercharged Mater	L5253	~$7–15
Brand New Mater – International	L6272	~$16–27
Brand New Mater – Final Lap	T2951	~$20–28
Mater – Basic Vehicles	JDM13	~$10–17
Mater – Race & Rescue	JDG63	~$14–18
Mater	GXG54	~$17–23
Mater – Race to Celebrate	JJW66	~$8–15
Mater – Precision Series	DHD64	~$63–85
Mater – Mud Racing Deluxe	GBJ47	~$64–86
Mater + McQueen With No Tires	DHL20	~$85–115

These ranges should not be used interchangeably.

A different Mattel number means you may be looking at a different release with a different collector market.

Recent Mater Sold-Market Examples

Recent marketplace evidence illustrates the range:

• 2026 Race to Celebrate Mater JJW66: $10.99
• 2026 Mater / 20th Anniversary: $14.99
• Supercharged Mater L5253, packaged: $14.95
• Mater with #95 Hat: $8.99

Specialist collector-market data shows materially higher ranges for DHD64 Precision Series, GBJ47 Mud Racing and the DHL20 Movie Moments set.

The lesson is simple:

“Mater” is not a useful enough description for valuation.

The exact release matters.

Condition and Mater Value

Condition becomes increasingly important as the release becomes more valuable.

Loose / played condition

Check for:

• paint chips
• scratches
• bent tow equipment
• missing hook or tow components
• wheel damage
• bent axles
• corrosion
• stains
• added marker or paint
• missing accessories

Mater’s intentionally rusty appearance can make genuine play wear harder to recognize than on a clean racing character.

Look closely rather than assuming every rough-looking area is factory decoration.

Excellent loose condition

A strong loose example should have:

• intact original decoration
• good wheels
• no broken towing parts
• minimal additional paint loss
• no obvious modifications

Packaged condition

For packaged Mater releases, check:

• blister cracks
• yellowing
• card creases
• crushed corners
• water damage
• fading
• price stickers
• whether the package has been opened

For premium releases such as Precision Series Mater, original presentation and completeness can be particularly important.

How to Research Your Mater

Use this process:

Step 1: Photograph All Sides

Take pictures of the front, rear, both sides, roof and underside.

Step 2: Find the Mattel Number

Look for an alphanumeric product code such as L5253, DHD64, GBJ47 or JJW66. If you are unsure which code is the actual product number, see our Disney Cars Mattel Number Guide

Step 3: Identify the Series

Determine whether it is:

• Supercharged
• Final Lap
• Precision Series
• Mud Racing
• Cars 3
• Race & Rescue
• Race to Celebrate
• Movie Moments
• another release

Step 4: Check Accessories

Mater variants can differ because of:

• hats
• trailers
• missing tires
• racing decoration
• mud decoration
• scene-specific accessories

Step 5: Compare the Exact Product

Search by Mattel number rather than simply searching:

“rare Mater toy.”

For example:

“Mater DHD64”

is much more useful than:

“old Mater Cars toy.”

Step 6: Compare Sold Prices

Prioritize sold/completed listings over optimistic asking prices.

Is an Old Mater Automatically Valuable?

No.

L5253 dates to 2007 but remains relatively inexpensive.

Meanwhile, later releases such as the 2016 DHD64 Precision Series Mater or 2019 GBJ47 Mud Racing Mater can command significantly higher prices.

Age alone does not determine collector value.

Series, exact variant, scarcity, condition and collector demand matter more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Mater diecast worth?

Common Mater releases often fall somewhere around the $8–25 range in current collector-market evidence, while specialist releases can be much higher. DHD64 Precision Series and GBJ47 Mud Racing are currently around the $60–85 range, while the DHL20 Movie Moments set has recent evidence around $85–115.

What is the most valuable Mater release?

There is no permanent answer because values change, but among the releases covered here, the DHL20 Mater with No Tires & Lightning McQueen with No Tires Movie Moments set currently has some of the strongest market evidence, around $85–115.

Where do I find the Mattel number?

Check the underside of the vehicle and original packaging. Mattel product numbers are usually short alphanumeric codes such as DHD64 or L5253.

Is Mater DHD64 valuable?

DHD64 is the 2016 Precision Series Mater. Current collector-market data places it around $74, with recent evidence roughly between $63 and $85.

Is the 2007 Mater valuable?

It depends on which 2007 release you have. Supercharged Mater L5253 is relatively common and inexpensive, while other early variations may differ in value.

Does original packaging increase value?

It can, particularly for premium, older or scarcer releases. But packaging does not automatically make a common toy valuable.

Are eBay asking prices reliable?

Not by themselves. Sellers can ask any price they want. Sold/completed listings are generally much more useful when estimating current market value.

Related Disney Cars Collector Guides

For a broader overview, read our Disney Cars Diecast Value Guide.

You may also find these useful:

Most Valuable Disney Cars Toys

How to Identify Rare Disney Cars Diecasts

Lightning McQueen Diecast Value Guide

Doc Hudson Diecast Value Guide

Final Word

Mater is a perfect example of why Disney Cars collectors should identify the exact release before researching value.

A common 2026 Mater may sell for around $10, while a Precision Series, Mud Racing or scene-specific Movie Moments release can be worth many times more.

Start with the underside.

Find the Mattel number.

Identify the series.

Then compare the same release in similar condition.

Identify first. Value second.

Market research last updated: September 2026.