Appearing in his own TV commercials, unscrupulous toy maker, Wally P. Nezzer has convinced all of Dinkletown that "Christmas is when you get stuff!" With the town's children begging for more toys, it's sure to be the worst Christmas ever -- until one brave little Buzz-Saw Louie doll decides to take matters into his own hands! The Toy That Saved Christmas reminds children of all ages that "Christmas isn't about getting; it's about giving.
Writing
Surprisingly sharp satire of consumer culture for a 33-minute vegetable cartoon.
Production
Early VeggieTales CGI that aged like nostalgic plastic.
Practical Effects
Buzz-Saw Louie's nose mechanism — peak toy-design absurdity.
Director
Chris Olsen
Dan Anderson
Dad Asparagus (voice)
Kristin Blegen
Laura Carrot (voice)
Mike Nawrocki
Larry the Cucumber / IRS Agent (The Peach) (voice)
Lisa Vischer
Junior Asparagus (voice)
Phil Vischer
Bob the Tomato / Mr. Nezzer / Mr. Lunt / Grandpa George / Percy Pea / Bank Robber (Scallion #1) / Viking (Pa Grape) (voice)
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