Holly Shiftwell
car004 · Cars
DisneyPixar Cars 2 · 2011 - Debuted in set 8638 Spy Jet Escape
Figure ID
car004
Theme
Cars
Year Released
2011 - Debuted in set 8638 Spy Jet Escape
Rarity
Rare. This is a unique 'human-style' minifigure from a theme dominated by brick-built cars. She appeared in only one set and was exclusive to that larger, flagship set.
Head
Yellow classic skin tone with dual-sided printing: one side smiling, one side concerned. Features distinctive round glasses with thin frames and a small red 'lipstick' smile. Hair is a unique Dark Orange wavy mold.
Torso
Dark Tan vest over an Orange shirt. The vest features white fleece lining edges and two vertical pockets. Orange arms with Light Flesh hands. Printing is precise with simple linework characteristic of the 2011 era.
Legs
Orange legs with Dark Brown belt and pocket printing. Notable detailed print on the right knee showing a small silver/white gadget or sensor, reflecting her spy role.
Accessories
Typically comes with none, though in-set she interacts with tool racks or the Holley Shiftwell brick-built car. The hairpiece is the main 'accessory' component.
Color Scheme
Primary Orange and Dark Orange with Tan and Brown accents. This mirrors the purple-and-chrome aesthetic of her car counterpart through warm, earth-toned 'human' clothes.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on head, torso (front and back), and legs. Alignment on the vest fleece is generally very crisp. Back of torso includes vest seam lines.
Variants
There are no known physical variants of this specific minifigure, though her character is more commonly known in the theme as a brick-built purple car (set 8206).
Condition Notes
Watch for the neck point of the hairpiece, as it can cause stress marks on the torso. The orange plastic is prone to visible scratches. Ensure the 'flesh' colored hands are present, as they are often swapped with yellow.
Estimated Value
$15 - $25 USD. Values have seen a rise as 2011 Cars 2 sets become nostalgic collectibles. Used: $12, New: $30+.
Price (New)
Included in set 8638 which retailed for $49.99 USD in 2011.
Compatible Sets
8638 Spy Jet Escape (2011)
Character Background
A British desk agent turned field spy from the film Cars 2. In the LEGO Cars theme, most characters were cars, but some sets included 'human' representations or technicians in the background/pits.
Design Notes
Interesting design choice by LEGO to represent the vehicle character as a human minifigure for playability in the spy base. The transition of her car's 'smart' personality into a bespectacled agent is very effective.
Similar Minifigures
Finn McMissile (human version, car005), Mater (human version, car003), and various City Scientists or Agents.
Collectibility
High for 'Cars' completists. She is one of the very few humanoid minifigures in the entire Disney Cars lineup, making her an outlier in the collection.
History
Part of the first wave of Cars 2 sets. This was a brief period where LEGO attempted to mix brick-built characters with standard minifigures before moving fully to System-scale car builds.
Interesting Facts
The 'Cars' theme is one of the only times LEGO has created human minifigure versions of non-humanoid characters to facilitate play in large-scale sets.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed alongside the brick-built Purple Holley Shiftwell car. Use a clear acrylic case to protect the unique dark orange hairpiece from dust.
Modification Potential
The hairpiece is highly sought after for custom figures of characters like Barbara Gordon (Batgirl) or Ginny Weasley because of its unique flow and color.
Overall Assessment
An essential piece for Cars 2 fans and high-rarity minifigure collectors. It represents a unique experimental phase in LEGO's licensed branding where character representation was flexible.