There are likely many fans of the animation studio “Pixar,” which continues to produce popular works such as Toy Story and Finding Nemo. So, this time, I’d like to passionately discuss Pixar films and LEGO(R) bricks!
Latest Release “Inside Out 2” is a Huge Hit
Pixar’s latest release “Inside Out 2,” which premiered overseas in June ahead of Japan, has surpassed a staggering $1.35 billion (about 213.5 billion yen) in box office revenue. This record-breaking hit has overtaken “Frozen” to become the third highest-grossing animated film in history. *Reference information @Wikipedia
Numerous LEGO(R) Brick Sets Also Released
Pixar movies feature many charming characters, and numerous LEGO(R) brick products have been released over the years.
Many people who have seen the latest “Inside Out 2” might be curious about other Pixar works, so I’d like to introduce the currently available LEGO(R) brick sets of Pixar films.
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Now, let’s introduce the LEGO(R) brick sets of Pixar works! I’d also like to explain later what kind of company Pixar is.
*The suggested retail prices are inclusive of tax as of Last Update(EST): when this article was published. Box office revenues are according to boxofficemojo.com
Inside Out 2
“Inside Out” is a heartwarming animated film that depicts personified emotions of the protagonist, a girl named Riley, as they work tirelessly for her happiness. LEGO(R) brick Memory Orbs from the sequel “Inside Out 2,” set to release in Japan on August 1st, are currently on sale.
Each face of the cube features LEGO(R) brick art depicting different emotions such as Joy, Anxiety, Sadness, and Fear. Have fun expressing feelings with LEGO(R) bricks.
Suggested retail price: USD34.99 | 394 pieces | Recommended for ages 9 and up
LEGO(R) Disney Inside Out 2 Mood Cubes 43248
Express your feelings with toys
This creative buildable set features 2 mood cubes, 9 changeable mood plates, a display stand and Joy and Anxiety LEGO® ǀ Disney mini-doll figures from Pixar
LEGO(R) BrickHeadz figures of the main characters from “Inside Out 2”, which are personified emotions. Collect them along with the Memory Orbs.
Suggested retail price: USD19.99 | 300 pieces | Recommended for ages 10 and up
LEGO(R) BrickHeadz Joy, Sadness & Anxiety 40749
Expressing emotions through characters
With changeable mood plates and 2 well-known movie characters, the building set makes a fun play or display gift for girls, boys, fans of the movie and fantasy-lovers
Note: “Inside Out 2” box office revenue: Over $1.3 billion (released in 2024)
What kind of company is Pixar?
Pixar Animation Studios originally started as a division of Lucasfilm in 1979. Later in 1986, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs acquired it by paying $5 million each to George Lucas personally and as an investment in the company. *Reference information @LinkedIn
Initially, Pixar’s main business was selling the high-end image processing system “Pixar Image Computer,” targeting industries such as medical and scientific fields. However, due to poor sales, they withdrew from this business.
Pixar Image Computer: img by Geltoob/Wikipedia
After that, Pixar’s animation division achieved success with hits like Toy Story, leading to Disney’s acquisition of the company for $7.4 billion in 2006, which brings us to the present.
Luxo Jr.
The lamp famous as Pixar’s symbol was originally a character in the 1986 short animated film “Luxo Jr.” directed by John Lasseter of Pixar’s animation department. This work also served as a demo video for the Pixar Image Computer.
The short animation “Luxo Jr.” features a parent and child pair of desk lamps. It gained attention for the realistic, child-like movements of the baby lamp playing with a ball.
By Pixar/Disney – https://lwlies.com/articles/pixar-luxo-jr-the-short-film-that-changed-cinema/, Fair use, Link
Up
“Up” is an adventure film featuring an unusual duo: Carl, an elderly man, and Russell, an elementary school student. Although it’s an animated film for kids, its intense action scenes are worth checking out even for adult action movie fans.
Experience an adventure just like in the movie with the colorful LEGO(R) brick “Up House”.
Suggested retail price: USD59.99 | 598 pieces | Recommended for ages 9 and up
LEGO(R) Disney ‘Up’ House 43217
Enjoy the adventure from the movie
This 598-piece set includes a partial house build with balloons, different rooms and functions, 2 minifigures, a LEGO® animal figure and plenty of accessories to spark play
LEGO(R) BrickHeadz figures of Carl and Russell from the movie, along with “Kevin the legendary bird”. Kevin the bird is especially colorful and nice!
Suggested retail price: USD19.99 | 308 pieces | Recommended for ages 10 and up
LEGO(R) BrickHeadz Carl, Russell & Kevin 40752
Makes you want to explore the jungle
Kids can use the buildable figures to role-play their favorite movie scenes, or display them proudly in their bedroom
Note: “Up” box office revenue: Approximately $735 million (released in 2009)
EVE & WALL-E
A space sci-fi anime depicting a dystopia that humanity might face someday. It’s such an impressive work that one might wish it had been made with even more adult-oriented content.
This LEGO(R) BrickHeadz set features figures of the protagonist WALL-E and the hovering robot EVE. The movie is quite entertaining, so after watching it, you’ll surely want this set!
Suggested retail price: USD14.99 | 155 pieces | Recommended for ages 10 and up
LEGO(R) Disney Brickheadz EVE & WALL•E 40619
Fun robot characters
Makes a creative gift for movie fans or older kids with a passion for robots
Note: “WALL-E” box office revenue: Approximately $527 million (released in 2008)
Moana and Merida
A LEGO(R) BrickHeadz set featuring Merida, the protagonist of “Brave,” and Moana from “Moana.”
Display them in your room and draw courage from these two adventure-loving princesses!
Suggested retail price: USD19.99 | 410 pieces | Recommended for ages 10 and up
LEGO(R) Disney BrickHeadz Moana & Merida 40621
Bold, brick-built characters
Pixar’s Merida (40621). A fun gift for a movie fan or an older kid who loves meaningful role models
Note: “Brave” box office revenue: Approximately $538 million (released in 2012). “Moana” box office revenue: Approximately $640 million (released in 2016 / Moana is not a Pixar film)
Disney Duos
A LEGO(R) set featuring “duo” characters from “Pocahontas,” “Moana,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “Finding Nemo.”
Suggested retail price: USD44.99 | 553 pieces | Recommended for ages 6 and up
From Pixar films, Nemo (clownfish) and Squirt (sea turtle) from “Finding Nemo” are included. With this single set, you can enjoy 8 characters from 4 different movies!
LEGO(R)Disney Disney Duos 43226
Disney’s beloved duos
The set includes 8 brick-built, posable characters from 4 popular Disney movies, plus stands with Disney-100th-anniversary-decorated elements for displaying the pairs
Note: “Finding Nemo” box office revenue: Approximately $941 million (released in 2003). Its sequel, “Finding Dory,” surpassed the original with box office earnings exceeding $1 billion.
As an aside, “Finding Nemo” is a particularly meaningful film for the chief editor of swooz editorial department, who previously worked in a marine-related job.
Cars
An automotive action movie where all characters, including animals and insects, are vehicles. Michael Schumacher, who was active as a Ferrari F1 driver at the time, also participated as a voice actor for his own character (an anthropomorphized Ferrari F430).
The currently available Cars LEGO(R) brick products are LEGO(R) DUPLO items, which are compatible with regular LEGO(R) bricks but are larger in size, making them safe for younger children to play with.
“DUPLO Mack’s Race Truck 10417” allows children to experience helping the pit crew along with the transport truck Mack.
Suggested retail price: USD19.99 | 14 pieces | Recommended for ages 2 and up
LEGO(R) Duplo Mack at the Race 10417
Vehicle play for little mechanics
Inspired by the Disney and Pixar Cars movies, toddlers unload Lightning McQueen’s engine from the buildable red truck toy then tune it up using the wrench element
Lightning McQueen and Mater’s Car Wash” is a set featuring a rotating inspection platform and movable car wash arms. It helps develop fine motor skills and encourages imaginative storytelling.
Suggested retail price: USD29.99 | 29 pieces | Recommended for ages 2 and up
LEGO(R) Duplo Lightning McQueen & Mater’s Car Wash Fun 10996
Buildable vehicle toy
Inspired by the Disney and Pixar Cars movies, toddlers unload Lightning McQueen’s engine from the buildable red truck toy then tune it up using the wrench element
Note: “Cars” box office revenue: Approximately $461 million (released in 2006)
Special Edition: LEGO® Minifigures Disney 100
In 2023, to celebrate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company, a series of 18 Disney character minifigures was released. This series included Miguel and Ernesto de la Cruz, the main characters from Pixar’s “Coco” (2017).
Note: “Coco” box office revenue: Approximately $814 million (released in 2017)
Upcoming Pixar Films
Following “Inside Out 2”, the following Pixar feature-length animated films are currently scheduled for release:
Titles and Scheduled Release Dates
- Elio: June 13, 2025
- Untitled: March 6, 2026
- Toy Story 5: June 19, 2026
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They have a wide range of products on sale, from playsets for kids to collectible items for adults.
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