VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas
“can a brave little toy find the true meaning of Christmas before it's too late?”
Synopsis
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.
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VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-20
Top Cast
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Dan Anderson
Dad Asparagus (voice)
Lesly Benodin
Lil' Pea (voice)
Kristin Blegen
Laura Carrot (voice)
Ken Cavanagh
Buzz-Saw Louie (voice)
Bridget Miller
Lenny 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)
Shelby Morimoto
Annie Onion (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 22, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1x
+undefined net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phil Vischer, Chris Olsen, Mike Nawrocki
- Screenplay & Story
- Phil Vischer
- Original Score
- Kurt Heinecke, Alan Moore, Jason Moore, Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki
- Original Title
- VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Big Idea Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phil Vischer, Chris Olsen, Mike Nawrocki
Phil Vischer
Kurt Heinecke, Alan Moore, Jason Moore, Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki
Mike Nawrocki
Chris Olsen
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Nawrocki
Editor
Phil Vischer
Writer
Phil Vischer
Director
Chris Olsen
Director
Chris Olsen
Producer
Mike Nawrocki
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas
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What is VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas about?
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.
Who directed VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas?
VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas was directed by Phil Vischer, Chris Olsen, Mike Nawrocki.
Who stars in VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas?
The principal cast of VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas includes Dan Anderson, Lesly Benodin, Kristin Blegen, Ken Cavanagh, Bridget Miller.
When was VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas released and how long is it?
VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 33m.
What was the box office and production budget of VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas?
VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas had a reported production budget of $1.3M and grossed $1.3M at the worldwide box office (1 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas?
The original motion picture soundtrack for VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas was composed by Kurt Heinecke, Alan Moore, Jason Moore, Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki.
What is the age rating and content advisory for VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas?
VeggieTales: The Toy That Saved Christmas holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).