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New Toy Story Easter Find!

2012-02-20T03:11:00.000-06:00

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New Toy Story Celebration Buddies - Target Exclusives

2012-02-14T23:23:00.000-06:00

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These were found at Target!

Target Toy Story Xmas Merch!

2012-01-12T08:46:00.000-06:00

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Here are a few Toy Story Xmas items that were in Target stores this past season.

Toy Story Valentines for 2012!

2012-01-09T11:21:00.002-06:00

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Here is the first find for Toy Story valentines this year! If you find any more product, please email us pics at pixarcollector.com@gmail.com!

Product Spotlight: Toy Story Squinkies Series 1, 2 & 3

2011-12-20T09:26:00.000-06:00

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Squinkies^® Toy Story^® Bubble Pack Series 1, 2 and 3

All of your favorite Disney/Pixar Toy Story^® characters from the movies are now available in Squinkies^® Bubble Packs. Take Woody, Buzz and the rest of the crew along on your adventures. Each pack features characters from each one of the Toy Story movies. There are 12 Squinkies Toy Story characters in every pack. Collect them all!

These little guys are absolutely fantastic! They make a 12 pack for each of the Toy Story films. Kids will love them, although be careful cause these are very small, and collectors will love these hanging on their walls! The packaging is perfect for instant display.

Marvel and Disney Publishing Launch All-New TOY STORY #1 Comic

2011-12-16T08:43:00.002-06:00

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Marvel and Disney Publishing Launch All-New TOY STORY #1 Comic

New York, NY – Dec 16, 2011— Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and the rest of the gang lead readers to infinity and beyond as Marvel and Disney Publishing debut TOY STORY #1 (of 4). Featuring Toy Story characters from the Disney-Pixar films, Toy Story #1 delivers entirely new content and stories to comic fans.

“Everyone loves Toy Story, so we’re excited to team with our friends at Disney-Pixar to bring readers all new stories of our favorite characters from these blockbuster films,” said Axel Alonso, Editor in Chief, Marvel Entertainment. “TOY STORY allows us to bring great new material to the market that’s not only perfect for kids, but also a great read for fans of all ages. What’s next for Woody and Buzz in these stories? We can’t wait for you to find out!”

Andy's new puppy, Buster, loves to play with toys — but if Woody, Buzz and the gang can't control the playful pooch, all that chewing and shaking will leave them in a world of hurt! Will our heroes make it through in one piece with batteries intact? Find out this March in TOY STORY #1!

TOY STORY #1
Written by TEA ORSI
Penciled by ANTONELLO DALENA & TERESA QUEZADA-GEER
Cover by MARCO GHIGLIONE & SILVANO SCOLARI
All Ages…$2.99
ON-SALE IN MARCH 2012

New Disney Store Build-A-Figures!

2011-11-13T03:38:00.000-06:00

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The Disney Store is now selling build-a-figures! The coolest one is Chuckles the Clown! You can get a piece of him in five of the action figures or the complete figure and some exclusive aliens in the multi-pack!

Toy Story 1, 2 and 3 Coming to Blu-Ray 3D!

2011-10-04T23:16:00.000-05:00

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Disney•Pixar’s

“TOY STORY,” “TOY STORY 2,” and “TOY STORY 3” Unveiled For The First Time Ever on Blu-ray 3D™ November 1, 2011

Consumers are invited to experience Disney•Pixar's “Toy Story,” “Toy Story 2” and “Toy Story 3” in an all-new way! All three groundbreaking films will be unveiled in stunning Blu-ray 3D for the home, allowing fans to go back inside the toy box and enjoy their favorite characters in a whole new dimension.

Film Synopsis: “TOY STORY”

Set in a world where toys come to life when people are not present, meet two rival toys – Woody, a pull-string talking cowboy, and Buzz Lightyear, a superhero space action-figure. The comically-mismatched duo eventually learn to put aside their differences when circumstances separate them from their owner, Andy, and they find themselves on a hilarious adventure-filled mission where the only way they can survive is to form an uneasy alliance.

“TOY STORY 2”

While Andy is away at cowboy camp, Woody is toynapped by Al McWhiggin, a greedy collector who needs Andy's favorite toy to complete his “Woody’s Roundup” collection. Together with Jessie, Bullseye and the Prospector, Woody is on his way to amuseum where he'll spend the rest of his life behind glass. It's up to Buzz, Mr. Potato Head, Hamm, Rex and Slinky Dog to rescue their friend and remind him what being a toy is all about.

“TOY STORY 3”

Andy is preparing to depart for college, leaving his loyal toys troubled about their uncertain future. When a mix-up lands them at Sunnyside Daycare, the untamed tots with their sticky little fingers do not play nice, so it’s all for one and one for all as plans for the great escape get underway. More than a few new faces – some plastic, some plush – join the adventure, including Barbie’s counterpart, Ken, a thespian hedgehog named Mr. Pricklepants, and a strawberry-scented teddy bear called Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear.

StreetDate:                   November 1, 2011 (Direct Prebook: September 6, 2011; Distributor Prebook: September 20, 2011)

Suggested Retail Prices: “TOY STORY” – a 4-Disc Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray 3D + 1 Blu-ray + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy) = $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada

“TOY STORY 2” – a 4-Disc Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray 3D + 1 Blu-ray + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy) = $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada

“TOY STORY 3” – a 5-Disc Blu-ray 3D Combo Pack (1 Blu-ray 3D + 2 Blu-ray + 1 DVD + 1 Digital Copy) = $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada

“TOY STORY” TRILOGY SET – a 3-Disc Blu-ray 3D Trilogy Set (includes a Blu-ray 3D copy of each movie) = $100.00 U.S./$115.00 Canada

3D Movie Download - each film is priced at $49.99 U.S./$56.99 Canada

Feature Run Times:       “TOY STORY” = 81 minutes
“TOY STORY 2” = 92 minutes
“TOY STORY 3” = 103 minutes

Rated:                                    G for general audiences in U.S. and Canada (bonus material not rated)

Bonus Features:           “TOY STORY” - Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: Blast Off, three Animated Studio Stories, Buzz Takes Manhattan, Deleted Scenes, and over 90 minutes more bonus

“TOY STORY 2” - Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: International Space Station, three Animated Studio Stories, Pixar’s Zoetrope, Toy Box: Outtakes and Alternate Scenes, Deleted Scenes and more

“TOY STORY 3” - “Day & Night” Theatrical Short, Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: The Science of Adventure, Toy Story Trivia Dash – Interactive Game, Cine-Explorer with Director Lee Unkrich and Producer Darla Anderson, Bonnie’s Playtime – a story roundtable with director Lee Unkrich, Paths to Pixar: Editorial, three Studio Stories, and more

Disc Specifications:      “TOY STORY”
Aspect Ratio:     Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = 1080p High Definition (1.78:1)
                        DVD = Widescreen 1.78:1

Audio:               Blu-ray 3D& Blu-ray = English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 2.0 DTS-HD, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish & French 5.1 Dolby Digital EX
DVD = English 5.1 EX, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Near Field Mix

                                    Subtitles:           Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = English SDH, Spanish and French
DVD = English SDH

“TOY STORY 2”
Aspect Ratio:     Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = 1080p High Definition (1.78:1)
                        DVD = Widescreen 1.78:1

Audio:               Blu-ray 3D& Blu-ray = English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 2.0 DTS-HD, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, Spanish & French 5.1 Dolby Digital EX
DVD = English 5.1 EX, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital and French 5.1 EX

                                    Subtitles:           Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = English SDH, Spanish and French
DVD = English SDH and French

“TOY STORY 3”
Aspect Ratio:     Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = 1080p High Definition (1.78:1)
                        DVD = Widescreen 1.78:1

Audio:               Blu-ray 3D = English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English DVS 2.0 DolbyDigital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital EX
Blu-ray = English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital, French and Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital EX
                                                            DVD = English 5.1 Dolby Digital EX, English DVS 2.0 Dolby Digital

Subtitles:           Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray = English SDH and Spanish
                                                            DVD = English SDH


Main Voice Talent:         Tom Hanks (Woody), Tim Allen (Buzz), Joan Cusack (Jessie), Don Rickles (Mr. Potato Head), Wallace Shawn (Rex), John Ratzenberger (Hamm) and Estelle Harris (Mrs. Potato Head)

Filmmakers:                  “TOY STORY” - John Lasseter (Director), Ralph Guggenheim and Bonnie Arnold (Producers), Randy Newman (Composer), Joss Whedon, Andrew Stanton, Joel Cohen and Alec Sokolow (Screenplay)

“TOY STORY 2” - John Lasseter (Director), Lee Unkrich and Ash Brannon(Co-Directors), Helene Plotkin and Karen Robert Jackson (Producers), Randy Newman (Composer), Andrew Stanton, Rita Hsiao, Doug Chamberlin and Chris Webb (Screenplay)

“TOY STORY 3” - Lee Unkrich (Director), Darla K. Anderson (Producer),Randy Newman (Composer), Michael Arndt (Screenplay)

Product Spotlight: Hallmark UP Ornament!

2011-08-31T11:37:00.005-05:00

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Hallmark is famous for producing the best in Disney ornaments. This year they've started a brand new series of Pixar characters. The first ornament is the old man and the kid from UP. The sculpt on these is amazing. It looks absolutely movie accurate. This price is very low, which makes these easy to collect. You can get in this year on a new series and add a new one each year! We don't know who will be coming up, but you can bet that Toy Story, Bug's Life and Monsters Inc. are in the near future!

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Pixar marathon and a sneak peek of Brave at Empire's BIG SCREEN

2011-08-05T08:32:00.000-05:00

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There will be special screenings held over the 3 day event showcasing Pixar’s complete library of work over the years, and each screening will be accompanied by a sneak peek at upcoming Pixar film Brave.

The Pixar marathon is only one of over 250 events happening at The O2 over the weekend but will be unmissable for any Pixar fan!

Empire presents BIG SCREEN is a fantastic new live movie event at The O2 in London which is on for 3 days from the 12-14th August. This must-see new film event will allow visitors to get up close and personal with the hugely exciting movie world, giving behind-the-scenes access to a diverse range of movies, directors and A-list stars. On offer will be exclusive early footage of forthcoming blockbusters, world-first full length movie previews, film premieres, Q&A’s with actors and directors, exciting live entertainment in the Live Special FX Arena, movie masterclasses with industry legends, a showcase of the latest technology and home entertainment systems, autographs and original props, costumes and memorabilia.

The event will have something for all movie fans young and old, catering for all tastes and interests. All the major studios are on board and are involved over the weekend including Disney, Warner Brothers, Paramount, Sony, Universal, Pixar, 20th Century Fox, Momentum and Optimum.

Tickets for the event are on sale NOW at www.empirebigscreen.com.

To see the entire weekend schedule, and to hear news and updates please regularly visit www.empirebigscreen.com

The Art of Pixar: 25th Anniv.: The Complete Color Scripts and Select Art from 25 Years of Animation

2011-07-11T02:03:00.000-05:00

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This will be released this November from Chronicle Books!

Product Description
Over the past 25 years, Pixar s team of artists, writers, and directors have shaped the world of contemporary animation with their feature films and shorts. From classics such as Toy Story and A Bug s Life to recent masterpieces such as Up, Toy Story 3, and Cars 2, this comprehensive collection offers a behind-the-scenes tour of every Pixar film to date. Featuring a foreword by Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter, the complete color scripts for every film published in full for the first time as well as stunning visual development art, The Art of Pixar is a treasure trove of rare artwork and an essential addition to the library of animation fans and Pixar enthusiasts.

New Pixar Cars 2 Clip!

2011-06-03T08:22:00.001-05:00

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CARS 2 Movie Trailer recreated entirely with LEGO bricks!

2011-05-20T09:00:00.001-05:00

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Hi all, start your engines! Today, LEGO released a Cars 2 trailer created entirely with LEGO bricks in celebration of the launch of the new Disney-Pixar Cars 2 LEGO line of play sets (avail on LEGO.com)...

Please see below for an incredibly detailed, frame-by-frame re-creation of the original Cars 2 trailer:

Fun Facts about the LEGO trailer:

•Several thousand LEGO bricks were used to create the trailer
•3 months of animation
•Was recorded 24 frames/second like the movie; it’s not common to directing stop-motion at 24 frames/second

Tons of Cars 2 Toy Video Reviews!

2011-05-10T09:23:00.002-05:00

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Cars 2 at the Spring Showcase

Cars 2 Luigi's Italian Place from LEGO

Cars 2 Finn McMissile RC Vehicle from Spin Master

Cars 2 Transitioning Zero-G Finn McMissile from Spin Master

Cars 2 Big Bentley from LEGO

Cars 2 The Pit Stop from LEGO

Cars 2 Tokyo Spinout from Mattel:

Cars 2 Secret Spy Attack Finn McMissile from Mattel:

Monsters Inc. 2 is titled Monsters University!

2011-04-01T00:45:00.000-05:00

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The long-awaited sequel to Pixar’s hit film Monsters, Inc. has a title: Monsters University.
Disney confirmed at CinemaCon in Las Vegas both the title and that the new film will be a prequel to the 2001 hit film, with actors Billy Crystal and John Goodman reprising their roles as the voices of Sully and Mike.

ComingSoon.net confirmed March 31 the Twitter rumors that Dan Scanlon (Mater and the Ghost Light) will be directing Monsters University, which is scheduled to arrive in theaters in 2D and stereoscopic 3D on Nov. 2, 2012.

UK Screenwriter Claims Pixar Stole His Idea for CARS!

2011-03-23T09:33:00.000-05:00

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A British screenwriter has filed a lawsuit claiming Pixar stole the idea for Cars from screenplays he shopped around to studios in the early 1990s, and is seeking an injunction to stop the June 24 release of Cars 2, writes The Hollywood Reporter.

The suit was filed by Jake Mandeville-Anthony in U.S. District Court and claims he write a three-part screenplay about real-life car racer Michael Own Perkins and a materials for an animated feature called Cars. Mandeville-Anthony’s materials for his version of Cars included a treatment, sample screenplay, descriptions of 46 animated car characters, 10 character sketches and a marketing and merchandise plan, the Reporter writes.

The copyright infringement and breach of contract complaint says copies of these works were sent to multiple production companies, including Disney and Lucasfilm, and cites numerous similarities between Mandeville-Anthony’s work and Pixar’s 2006 feature Cars, which grossed more than $450 million at the worldwide box office.

The Reporter also writes that the writer and Disney/Pixar have been engaged in a semi-private dispute in the United Kingdom, where a recent judgement in the case is under seal.

Pixar has not commented on the case

Disney Toons Announces PLANES - DTV Pixar Cars Spin-Off!

2011-02-18T09:18:00.001-06:00

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It’s official: The Cars direct-to-video spinoff is ready to take flight.

DisneyToon Studios has announced Planes, a full-length CG-animated movie set for release in spring 2013.

The movie will introduce a cast of daredevil plans from across the globe, all inspired by the world of Pixar’s Cars.

“We had such a great time exploring the world of Cars over the course of two films, so it seemed only natural for us to see where our imaginations would take us in a film where planes were the main characters,” says John Lasseter, chief creative officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. “By expanding the Cars world, Planes gave us a whole new set of fun-filled situations and a great opportunity to introduce some fantastic new characters. The team at DisneyToon Studios has done such an amazing job creating a heartfelt story filled with great comedy, adventure, and emotion. I know audiences are going to love taking off into the wild blue yonder with these daredevil characters, as they experience a whole new kind of animated adventure.”

DisneyToon is a division of Walt Disney Animation and is based in Burbank. It has produced numerous TV series and direct-to-video features, including the TinkerBell series of DVD features.

Product Spotlight: Toy Story 3 Kooky Pens!

2010-11-30T14:27:00.001-06:00

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Product Spotlight: Toy Story 3 Kooky Pens!

Kooky makes some fantastic Disney product, but of course our favorite are the Toy Story Kooky Pens! They are just releasing their Toy Story 3 line-up and it looks fantastic! You'll note it not only includes Lotso, but also new versions of Buzz, Woody and Alien!

Here is a nice visual comparison between the first series of Toy Story Kooky Pens and the new Toy Story 3 line!

Disney's A Christmas Carol $10 off Blu-Ray Coupon!

2010-11-12T11:16:00.001-06:00

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In celebration of Disney's A Christmas Carol coming to DVD, 3D and Blu-ray next Tuesday we have a $10 off coupon for the 4-Disc Blu-ray Combo Pack we wanted to share with you.

This link will bring you to the printable coupon: http://www.disneymovierewards.go.com/promotions/special-offers/carol-coupon?cmp=dmov_dmr_lptw_blg_carol-coupon

Toy Story 3 Four Disc Blu-Ray / DVD Combo + Digital Copy Review

2010-11-08T09:40:00.003-06:00

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Toy Story 3 Four Disc Blu-Ray / DVD Combo + Digital Copy Review

You can own this blu-ray set today

Synopsis: The creative minds behind Disney Pixar's groundbreaking animated blockbusters invites you back inside the Toys' delightful world for a heartwarming and hilarious Hi-Definition movie experience you'll never forget. All the original voice talent returns (including Tom Hanks and Tim Allen) plus new talent including Michael Keaton as Ken and Ned Beatty as Lots-O'-Huggin' Bear. It's the biggest, best, most exciting Toy Story of them all, raves Access Hollywood.

As Andy gets ready to leave for college, Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang wonder if this is the end of the line. But, when a mix up lands them in the Sunnyside Day Care Center where they meet 14 new toys, they soon discover that a wild new adventure is just beginning! Take an amazing journey with some of the most beloved characters in movie history and discover what being a friend is truly all about.
It's everything a movie should be: hilarious, touching, exciting and clever, says USA Today. Buzzing with hours of exclusive bonus features, including an interactive trivia game and the Pixar short film Day and Night, Toy Story 3 goes to infinity and beyond on Blu-ray Hi-Def!

Review: Toy Story is the franchise that saved Disney. Hands down Pixar and Toy Story brought Disney out of the depths and into the modern age. The last Toy Story film was back in 1999. Toy Story 2 was a huge phenomenon that helped to sustain the franchise for the next 11 years until 2010 when we got the fun, emotional and touching epic Toy Story 3!

Toy Story 3 is most certainly not just a kids movie. Kids love it, that’s to be sure, but any adult can also enjoy this film. It has so many dimensions that it keeps your interest and there are even scenes that may make you tear up a bit. This is without a doubt the best animated feature I’ve ever had the pleasure of seeing.

The combo pack includes a blu-ray and a DVD. The DVD is perfect to let your kids abscond with, while you can keep the blu-ray nice for the family. The film looks outstanding in high-definition and that’s most certainly the best way to view it. The release is loaded with tons of commentary, interviews and extras that will keep you entertained for hours.

We cannot recommend this release enough. If you guy one blu-ray this year, Toy Story 3 needs to be it!

Interest Range: Pixar, Toy Story, Animation

Toy Story 3 Blu-Ray Retail Exclusives!

2010-11-02T06:19:00.002-05:00

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Toy Story 3 comes out on DVD and Blu-Ray today! You may be wondering which stores have what exclusive, right? Here is a rundown of the best stuff...

-Suncoast/FYE - Blue Logo Canvas Tote Bag

-Best Buy - Exclusive Lotso, Dolly and Peas in a Pod Plush 3-Pack ($17.99 w/ $5 off if you purchase the movie)

-Target - Buzz Lightyear Statue w/ Blu-Ray Base

Sketching Toy Story 3!

2010-10-28T10:37:00.000-05:00

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Animation is as easy as 1, 2, 3...4, 5, 6...7, 8, 9.... Ok, maybe it’s not easy.

In anticipation of the November 2nd release of TOY STORY 3 on Blu-ray & DVD, we present you with these Storyboard Development images! Before going through the lengthy process of fully animating entire scenes, animators pitch their ideas for plot twists and turns using hand-drawn storyboards, like this:

Check out 5 storyboard images depicting the development of a scene

NEW Toy Story 3 Mac 'n Cheese Packaging!

2010-10-22T06:20:00.002-05:00

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Kraft has issued 3 new versions of the Toy Story Mac and Cheese packaging!

New Toy Story Dollar Tree finds!

2010-10-22T06:19:00.002-05:00

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Product Spotlight: Toy Story 3 Panini

2010-08-12T10:33:00.000-05:00

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Today we're going to spotlight new Toy Story 3 product from Panini.

Thats right, PANINI! Those great sticker books that were huge in the 80s and 90s are still around! These Toy Story 3 versions retail for about $1 and come with a free pack of stickers attached. These are fun for collectors or kids!

One of the things that I've always thought was cool about Panini is that you can obtain the stickers you're missing from your set, rather than buying endless packs and getting so many duplicates. Now, you can do that online on their site.

Panini also offers other Pixar properties, like CARS!

Product Spotlight: Toy Story Kooky Pens!

2010-08-12T10:14:00.000-05:00

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Today we're taking a look at the Toy Story pens by Kooky!

There are currently three designs on the shelf, including Buzz, Woody and Alien. There is a Toy Story 3 set coming, which we will feature soon, that includes further characters, such as Lotso!

You can also find an exclusive boxed set at Toys 'R Us that includes all three designs, plus a Jesse pen!

You can buy these online today at the Kooky site or at Toys 'R Us!

Product Spotlight: Toy Story Swimming Products!

2010-08-12T10:10:00.000-05:00

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Here is some great summertime Toy Story product from Swimways! They make everything frmo really cool dive sticks to goggles and life jackets! You can find this product at any Super Target location!

Free Toy Story 3 Magazine at Toys 'R Us!

2010-08-12T09:31:00.002-05:00

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New Toy Story Disney Traditions Xmas Ornament Set Coming!

2010-08-09T12:02:00.000-05:00

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The Jim Shore Disney Traditions line is introducing a three-piece Toy Story ornament set this year. It will be available in October 2010

Toy Story 3 US Post Office Display

2010-08-04T10:02:00.000-05:00

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The Pixar Collector staff was able to work our charms and get ahold of the US Posted Service Priority Mail Toy Story 3 display. Check it out!

SDCC Toy Story Collection Flocked Lotso for online sale now!

2010-08-02T11:02:00.000-05:00

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The SDCC Toy Story 3 Lotso is for sale on www.MattyCollector.com right now! Go get him while he lasts!

Product Spotlight: Toy Story 3 product from DigiBlue!

2010-08-01T09:31:00.000-05:00

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Digiblue produces all types of electronics, including digital cameras! They have some fantastic new digital cameras out for Toy Story 3!

You can buy these online at the DigiBlue site HERE

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SDCC 2010 News: Mattel 6" Lotso, Pricklepants and Big Baby!

2010-07-22T11:46:00.000-05:00

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Sneak Peek - SDCC 2010 Lotso!

2010-07-21T18:55:00.000-05:00

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Mattel has really outdone themselves with the con exclusives this year! On the top of the cool list is this flocked and scented version of Lots-o-Huggin' Bear in the collectible Toy Story Collection scale. This guy is only available at the con. We were able to get our hands on one in advance here at Pixar Collector, so we're giving you a sneak peek at him in and out of the package. He comes with a great Sunnyside Daycare backround dioramma too.

Product Spotlight - Mattel Toy Story 3

2010-07-16T18:45:00.000-05:00

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Mattel has released some great Action Links playsets! These stunt sets combine great elements and scenes from Toy Story 3 to let kids be part of the action! These products are a TON of fun and great for kids and collectors alike! You can buy these online on Amazon.com or in stores like Super Target and Toys 'R Us!

Today we're featuring the Junkyard Escape, Jessie to the Rescue and Sunnyside Breakout!

Sunnyside Breakout

Mattel Toy Story 3 ACTION LINKSTM Sunnyside Breakout Stunt SetHelp your Toy Story 3 friends escape! Take your favorite characters on a thrilling adventure straight out of the movie, Toy Story 3.

Push out the bin, fly across the zip line to freedom and watch out for Big Baby as you slide down the slide to safety - each zany stunt triggers the next! This set can be connected with other Action LinksTM Stunt Sets for worlds of movie-inspired fun. Includes 2 figures.

Junkyard Escape
Toy Story 3 Action Links Junkyard Escape: Relive the final climactic scene in the Disney/Pixar film, Toy Story 3, with the ultimate play set. Featuring loads of action and adventure, this set includes great stunts like the conveyor belt and the claw!

Filled with jumping, spinning, flipping and climbing action, every crazy stunt triggers the next. This play set can be combined with other Action Links sets for hours of movie play fun. Includes 3 figures and works with other Toy Story Buddy figures

Jessie to the Rescue Stunt Set
This assortment of 3 Action Links playsets give kids a variety of ways to take their Buddy Pack figures on a wild adventure.

Each modular playset works completely on its own or can be reconfigured and combined with another playset to build an entire Toy Story world. Each playset comes with one 2-inch figure.

Whats great about these sets? Well, firstly they come with packed-in Toy Story 3 buddy figures. This is a great bonus, since they are usually sold in the 2-packs for $8 or $9 in stores. The sets we're examining have some great buddies, like Lotso, Woody, Jessie, Alien and Big Baby! You can also see some examples of the great 2-packs below!

A huge thank you to our friends at Mattel for these product samples and for making such a fun toyline!

Disney Store Toy Story 3 Trading Card Premiums

2010-07-15T13:37:00.000-05:00

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The Disney Store gave out one of these sets each week for five weeks with the purchase of a Toy Story item. They were rare and went fast! You can find them on ebay currently.

Electric Tiki Toy Story Statues to be Shown at SDCC!

2010-07-07T10:06:00.002-05:00

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Electric Tiki will be showing their upcoming Toy Story statues at the San Diego Comic Con. Pixar Collector has images to show you in advance! See above.

Product Spotlight: Toy Story 3 Lego Western Train Chase

2010-07-07T09:49:00.000-05:00

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Product Spotlight: Toy Story 3 Lego Western Train Chase

The Toy Story product from LEGO has been amazing so far, as was expected. We've spotlighted some of it here for you on PixarCollector.com over the past year. Now, we're going to start on their new Toy Story 3 product! And yet again, LEGO delivers!

The set includes a Rex, Bullseye, Jessie, Woody and Evil Dr. Porkchop mini-figures. Those alone are worth the cost of the set! Re-creating the opening scene from Toy Story 3, this train set provides us with the duel collectible of a train and Toy Story! Its a win-win and a ton of fun for any child. The adult collector will also delight with every ounce of this product!

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Product Spotlight: Toy Story 3: The Essential Guide Hardcover Book

2010-07-07T09:43:00.000-05:00

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Toy Story 3: The Essential Guide Hardcover Book Review

About the Book: Woody and Buzz are back! And so are all of your Toy Story favorites. Discover the world behind-the-scenes and the lives behind the toys in this ultimate guide of Pixar's first and most classic franchise - Toy Story.

Toy Story 3 introduces new toys, new adventures, and new challenges to Andy's beloved animated friends. Get the inside scoop in this essential guide.

Our Take: We, like so many others, ventured off to the theaters this past weekend to see the new Toy Story 3. Its been 11 years since a Toy Story film was in the theaters. My wife and I saw toy Story 2 in the theater when we were newlyweds. This time we got to bring our 7 year, 6 year and 7 month olds with us! It was quite the treat. The film is beyond expectations and manages not only to be funny and charming, but quite the emotionally moving epic, as we see the aftermath of what happens to the toys when Andy grows up.

In honor of Toy Story 3, DK has released the essential guide to the movie. This hardcover book is a fantastic look inside the new film and characters. Beware that it's riddled with spoiler alerts about the plot, so if you haven't seen the film first, you should probably wait to crack this baby open.

The book is filled with full-color images of the new and old characters, along with a ton of data on each one! Its a great read for kids or adult fans of the franchise. The price can't be beat, either! I definately recommend this one.

How to Buy: Amazon.com or DK.com

Product Spotlight: Toy Story 3: Ultimate Sticker Book

2010-07-07T09:41:00.004-05:00

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Toy Story 3: Ultimate Sticker Book Review

About the Book: Woody and Buzz are back! And so are all of your Toy Story favorites. Discover the world behind-the-scenes and the lives behind the toys in this ultimate sticker book of Pixar's first and most classic franchise - Toy Story.

Andy is off to college, but what will become of his beloved toys? Collect and decorate with stickers from the newest movie in the Toy Story canon - Toy Story 3!

Our Take: Toy Story 3 is a HUGE hit. Big shocker, right? I think we all saw that one coming. Along with a huge hit in the kids market comes a score of merchandise, especially books! The Toy Story 3 Ultimate Sticker Book from DK stands out as one of the best products for the money on the market right now. It includes both images from the film and drawings of the characters in sticker form and gives you tons of scenes to apply the stickers to. This one is great for kids or the adult collector!

How to Buy: DK.com

Product Spotlight: Toy Story 3 Yahtzee Jr. Game!

2010-06-28T14:59:00.000-05:00

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Product Spotlight: Toy Story 3 Yahtzee Jr. Game!

The last Hasbro game we're going to spotlight for now is the Toy Story 3 Yahtzee Jr. This isn't just a simple box re-branding of the Toy Story Yahtzee Jr. that was already released, this one includes Toy Story 3 characters in it, such as Lotso!

Join Buzz, Woody, Mr. Potato Head, and more for game night fun!

Includes a shaker, dice, and everything you'll need!

Be a winner with Buzz and Woody! This great new version of Yahtzee Jr. includes images from Toy Story 3 and all your favorite characters. Make a match, roll the dice, and win! Ages 4 and up. 2-4 players.

Buy it online: Entertainment Earth

Product Spotlight: Toy Story 3 Space Shooter Target Game!

2010-06-25T13:47:00.001-05:00

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Toy Story 3 Space Shooter Target Game!

This game is a TON of fun. We got it out and the kids went nuts! Its very active game play and lots of action. The game is also great for collectors with the nice window packaging and that cool Buzz Lightyear blaster!

Toy Story 3 Space Shooter Target Game lets kids role play as Buzz Lightyear! Players fire the blaster across the board and free the toys. It is a fast-paced target game with rapid motorized firing action! Grab your blaster and swing into action to save Woody and the gang. Activate your shooter and target enemy toys. You can see how it feels to be Buzz Lightyear as he helps save the good toys from the Evil Lotso at the Sunny Side Day Care.

Toy Story 3 Space Shooter Target Game includes:

Targets

Game board

10 foam discs

Batteries not included

You can buy it online: Walmart.com

Product Spotlight: Toy Story 3 Connect 4 Game!

2010-06-25T13:39:00.002-05:00

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Product Spotlight: Toy Story 3 Connect 4 Game!

Hasbro has really outdone themselves with this one! This is the classic Connect 4 model with Toy Story 3-themed game pieces. It also includes a pop-out feature and power checkers! This one is an absolute blast!

Check out the fun with five games in one. Drop in your checkers and be the first to get 4-in-a-row to win. PopOut feature helps you get 4-in-a-row by popping a checker out instead of dropping one in. Start with the grid full of checkers and pop them out. If it's part of a 4-in-a-row, you get to keep it. First to keep 10 wins. Use the Power Checkers to pop out one of your opponent's checkers or an entire row. Use the "Go Again" checker to give yourself another turn. For an added challenge, use the wings to be the first player to get 5-in-a-row!

Toy Story 3 Connect 4 Game:

For 2 players
The original checker-stacking game with more challenge
Five ways to play: Original, Pop-Out, Pop 10, Power Up, 5-in-a-Row
Simple to store and carry!
Includes lockable grid, top locking mechanism,
game base (doubles as a carrying handle)
21 yellow checkers
21 red checkers
2 scoring slides
2 cardboard sliders and instructions

You can buy it online: Walmart.com

Toy Story 3 Box Office Results!

2010-06-21T14:06:00.000-05:00

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according to BoxOfficeMojo.com.......

Generating an estimated $41 million, Toy Story 3 set a new opening day gross benchmark for an animated feature on Friday, surpassing Shrek the Third's $38.4 million.

The production budget was 200 million...the weekend totals so far are...

Domestic:	$109,000,000
+ Foreign:	$44,800,000

= Worldwide:	$153,800,000

Toy Story 3 Collection: Big Baby!

2010-06-21T13:34:00.000-05:00

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If you haven't fallen in love with Big Baby yet, then you haven't seen Toy Story 3! You can get a great collector's edition figure of the character in-stores now!

Toy Story 3 Chatter Telephone!

2010-06-21T13:33:00.002-05:00

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Saw this at Target! He plays a big role in Toy Story 3...I almost want to customize one with torn-off stickers!

Toy Story 3 Shake-N-Go and Flashlight!

2010-06-14T10:06:00.001-05:00

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Thinkway Toys Toy Story Collection: Lots-O-Huggin Bear!

2010-06-14T10:05:00.000-05:00

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What an amazing addition to the Toy Story Collection from Thinkway! He prices at $49.99 and is well-worth the cost!

Toy Story 3 Talking Beanies!

2010-06-14T10:04:00.002-05:00

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These bad boys are a little pricey at $10 each, but they sure are cute!

Super Target Toy Story 3 Displays!

2010-06-14T10:03:00.000-05:00

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The family took a trip to Super Target to check out the latest Toy Story 3 goodies last week! Check out all the great pics!

New Toy Story 3 Product at Michael's

2010-06-14T09:57:00.000-05:00

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We found a lot of $1, $2 and $3 items at Michael's craft store recently!

Thinkway Toy Story 3 Lots-O'-Huggin' Bear!

2010-06-08T16:37:00.000-05:00

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Thinkway has produced this amazing product. It retails for $49.99 at Target!

Toy Story 3 Apples!

2010-06-08T16:32:00.000-05:00

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These were spotted at Target!

Toy Story 3 Green Army Men Parachutes

2010-06-08T16:29:00.000-05:00

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We found these at Target recently....

Toy Story 3 Pull-ups!

2010-06-08T16:27:00.000-05:00

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You can find more on these here: http://disney.go.com/partners/bigkid/index.html?site=TS3

Target Exclusive Mattel Toy Story 3 Multi-Pack

2010-06-03T08:12:00.000-05:00

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Toy Story Chapsticks

2010-06-01T16:29:00.000-05:00

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These were found at Dollar Tree and Big Lots stores!

Toy Story 3 Electronics from Digital Blue!

2010-05-27T09:31:00.000-05:00

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Check out whats coming from Digital Blue!

Toy Story 3 IMAGINEXT Toys!

2010-05-27T08:44:00.002-05:00

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Wal-Mart Exclusive Toy Story 3 Buddy Packs!

2010-05-25T09:41:00.002-05:00

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Toy Story 3 Joins Forces with the USPS!

2010-05-25T09:36:00.000-05:00

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Toy Story 3 has joined up with the US Postal Service to promote their Priority Mail service. You can see more at the official website: https://www.prioritymail.com.

No merchandise has come of this yet, although we imagine stamps may be in our future. Your local post office may have a cool cardboard display that has been spotted by some fans.

Toy Story Raisins

2010-05-08T02:09:00.000-05:00

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New Kelloggs Toy Story 3 Fruit Snacks

2010-05-08T02:02:00.000-05:00

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These will be hitting shelves over the next month! Watch for 'em!

Mattel Answers Questions about their Toy Story 3 toyline!

2010-04-30T16:10:00.000-05:00

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Pixar Collector had a chance to sit down with Jessica McConnell, The Associate Marketing Manger for Toy Story Mattel. We asked her a few questions that are on the minds of fans and collectors. We also got a nice sneak peek at some of the upcoming Mattel product. Enjoy!

Pixar Collector: Is there any likelihood that we'll see some of the human characters, like Sid and Andy, featured in the toyline?

Mattel: Great Question! This is certainly something that we have considered. One reason why we have not made these characters in the past is that we work hard to make the line as authentic and accurate as possible. This includes working very closely with Disney to ensure that our characters are built to scale. For this reason, a human character could be challenging to work into the line...the toy would be huge! However, this is not to say that we won’t consider it in the future. If we do decide to develop one of the human characters, we would probably look at the 2" sector as the characters are more stylized and the scale is less exact.

Pixar Collector: Does Mattel hold the rights to produce plush toys for Toy Story, as well? Are there any plans for this?

Mattel: We hold the exclusive rights for feature plush and will be introducing some wonderful talking plush around movie launch time including some really cute small sized plush that say fun phrases when you squeeze them. Additionally, we will be making some great classic character plush as well as adding some cool new additions from Toy Story 3…so stay tuned!

Pixar Collector: Can we expect Hot Wheels to delve into the Toy Story brand, as well?

Mattel: Yes! We will be releasing character cars! They are amazing die cast vehicles that interpret each of the characters as a Hot Wheels car. The Toy Story team asked themselves what if Woody was a Hot Wheels? The Hot Wheels team and Hot Wheels cars do an amazing job of capturing character personalities and details while transforming them into cool car designs! We will be introducing a mix of classic Toy Story characters and new characters from Toy Story 3 all realistically brought to life in Hot Wheels form.

Pixar Collector: A lot of the older characters have been overlooked, especially the mutant toys from Toy Story 1. Are there any plans on making full-size figures of baby doll, rollerbob or any of the other mutant toys? If not, would this be a possibility?

Mattel: In 2010, all of the new toys are themed to Toy Story 3. So you will see a character line that reflects the characters that are featured in the newest movie. We do feel that there is a place for classic characters, especially in our collector line. In fact, we already released Jingle Joe in the Toy Story Collector line that is currently an exclusive to Toys R Us. We are currently considering which characters to implement in our 2011 offering, and will certainly take a close look at some of the Toy Story 1 & Toy Story 2 characters that are yet to be made.

Pixar Collector: Last year we saw a 3 3/4" Buzz Lightyear exclusive at the comic con. Can we expect a Toy Story themed exclusive again this year?

Mattel: We do have a comic con exclusive in the works! It will focus on a new character that was introduced in the last trailer. It’s coming together really well, and we are very excited about it. I can tell you that it is in the 3 3/4" scale, just like last year. I can’t divulge any more at this time....but we will be sure to give Pixar Collector an update once all the details have been finalized!

Pixar Collector: What will wave one of the Toy Story movie collectibles line feature, other than Jesse and Buzz? How about the oversized line?

Mattel: We will also have Woody, Alien and another character that has yet to be revealed by Disney/Pixar. In the oversized arena we have Rex, Bullseye, and Buzz w/ Rocket.

Toy Story Mac 'N Cheese!

2010-04-30T02:06:00.000-05:00

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Mattel's Toy Story 3 SDCC Exclusive Toy!

2010-04-26T11:21:00.000-05:00

Mattel has released info on their Toy Story 3 San Diego Comic Con Exclusive toy for this year! Its the character you heard about here on PixarCollector.com first, Lotso!

Toy Story 3 Disney/Pixar Collection Lotso ($20)

Lotso, the ridiculously adorable bear character from the new Toy Story 3 flick, is flocked and strawberry scented. The box features concept art and Toy Story trivia. Fun Fact: Before his movie character was revealed by Disney/Pixar, Lotso made an appearance in a girl's bedroom in the trailer for the movie Up (look for Lotso by the bed as she looks out the window).

Thinkway Lots-O-Huggin' Bear Plush!

2010-04-01T13:21:00.000-05:00

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Thinkway is producing a Lots-O-Huggin' Bear this Summer for Toy Story 3! He has 45 sayings! You first heard this characters name exclusively here on Pixar Collector!

Toy Story 3 Mr. Potato Heads!

2010-04-01T13:18:00.000-05:00

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Watch for a Woody and Buzz themed Mr. Potato Head this Summer from Hasbro!

Toy Story 2 Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack Review

2010-03-28T10:23:00.000-05:00

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Toy Story 2 Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack Review

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Synopsis: Andy heads off to cowboy camp leaving his toys to their own devices. Things shift into high gear when an obsessive toy collector named Al McWhiggin (owner of Al's Toy Barn) kidnaps Woody. At Al's apartment, Woody discovers that he is a highly valued collectible from a 1950s TV show called Woody's Roundup, and he meets the other prized toys from that show, Jessie the Cowgirl, Bullseye the Horse, and Stinky Pete the Prospector. Back at the scene of the crime, Buzz Lightyear and the other toys from Andy's room, Mr. Potato Head, Slinky Dog, Rex and Hamm spring into action to rescue their pal from winding up as a museum piece. The toys get into one predicament after another in their daring race to get Woody before Andy returns.

Bonus Features include: BE Live, Director commentary, Toy Story 3 Sneak Peek: The Characters, Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs: International Space Station, Paths to Pixar: Technical Artists, Studio Stories: Toy Story 2 Sleep Deprivation Lab, Pinocchio, The Movie Vanishes, Pixar's Zoetrop, Celebrating our Friend Joe Ranft

Review: The format of blu-ray high definition was made for films like Toy Story 2. Its the way that technologically advanced films like this one were meant to be enjoyed. I've been waiting a long time to get all of the Pixar films released on blu-ray...the most of which is Toy Story and Toy Story 2. We just reviewed Toy Story on blu-ray, now we're taking a look at the fantastic sequel.

There was a gap of 5 years between the release of Toy Story and Toy Story 2 and it really does show in the fluidity of the characters. When you see them talk in high definition Toy Story is great, but Toy Story 2 is miles ahead in quality. I can't even imagine what Toy Story 3 will be like! The image is so crisp that this 11 year old film looks brand new again.

The blu-ray is packed with extras, including great sneak peeks at Toy Story 3, coming to theaters this June. The combo pack is a really nice situation, because you can let the kids abscond with the DVD and keep the blu-ray nice for the family.

Rating: 6 out of 5 Stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Toy Story Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack Review

2010-03-25T10:21:00.000-05:00

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Toy Story Blu-Ray / DVD Combo Pack Review

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Synopsis: In this 3D computer animated feature, a pull-string cowboy doll is the leader of the toys until the latest, greatest action figure enters the picture. When the toy rivals are separated from thei rowner, they ultimately learn to put aside their differences and work as a team to get back home to the boy they love.

Bonus Features include: Toy Story 3 Sneak Peek: The Story, Buzz Lightyear Mission Logs Blast off, Paths to Pixar Artists, Studio Stories: John's Car, Baby AJ, Scooter Races, Buzz Takes Manhattan, Black Friday The Toy Story You Never Saw

Review: I'm not going to insult you by going into a review of the actual movie 'Toy Story'. You've seen it. Heck, you've probably seen it a thousand times by now, right? I first saw Toy Story when I worked at a movie theater back in 1995...I was 16 years old at the time. I saw kids piling in on opening night, I wanted to see what all of the fuss was about, so I stood in the back and watched. I watched that movie every showing from then on. I brought my girlfriend's siblings to it, I got the kids meal toys.....I ended up getting my wife into it when we met. She now has one of the largest Toy Story collections in the world. We're serious about Toy Story here at the Legion!

Finally, in anticipation of Toy Story 3 (coming this June to theaters) we're getting Toy Story on blu-ray! This is the way that Pixar film was meant to be seen. The major question on everyone's mind isn't whether the film is of good quality, but how does it look in high-definition?! There are plenty of films from the mid-90s and thereafter that just don't look well. Toy Story is not one of those films. The transer to blu-ray is not only flawless, but it brings out this film the way it was meant to be seen. It looks like a brand new movie. You notice textures and detail that you just don't see on the previous DVD and VHS releases. The colors pop off the screen. This is it!

The movie comes in the convenient blu-ray / DVD combo pack that Disney pioneered. This way, you can have a DVD copy for the kids to muck up and a nice blu-ray for the family to keep nice. This is a MUST HAVE purchase. Get it for the family, yourself, the kids for Easter, it doesn't matter, but if you own just one blu-ray release it should be Toy Story (and Toy Story 2) on blu-ray!

Rating: 6 out of 5 Stars!!!!!!!!!!

LEGO 'Toy Story' Mural Unveiled to Celebrate Blu-ray Release!

2010-03-24T07:23:00.001-05:00

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Disney, Boys & Girls Clubs and LEGO Systems, Inc team up to support Toy Story & Toy Story 2 High Definition Home Entertainment Debut

Tuesday, March 23, 2009 – Hollywood, CA – Pixar Story Supervisor Jason Katz (Toy Story, Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3) and LEGO Master Builder Erik Varszegi joined kids from the Hollywood Boys & Girls Club to assemble a one-of-a-kind mural in support of the Toy Story & Toy Story 2 release on Blu-ray™ (March 23). Kids from six different Boys & Girls Clubs across the US in regional markets each built a portion of the elaborate Toy Story mural out of LEGO® bricks, which were joined together for the first time in Los Angeles. Participating Cities included: Washington DC, Chicago, Houston, Philadelphia, Denver and Los Angeles.

Pixar Story Supervisor Jason Katz and LEGO Master Builder Erik Varszegi joined the children

of the Boys & Girls Club of America to assemble a one-of-a-kind LEGO mural in
support of the TOY STORY and TOY STORY 2 Special Edition Blu-ray releases.

One of the most beloved movies of all time comes to life in LEGO® form! Buzz Lightyear and Woody are joined by other favorite characters in minifigure form as the adventure builds in the playroom with LEGO sets inspired by classic Toy Story and Toy Story 2, as well as the much-anticipated June release of Toy Story 3.

This March 23, 2010 Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (WDSHE) proudly presents the eagerly awaited high definition debuts of Disney•Pixar’s original animated classics Toy Story and Toy Story 2. In 1995, Toy Story made history as the first feature-length computer animated film and, together with its beloved sequel Toy Story 2, helped establish Disney•Pixar as creators of unrivaled quality family entertainment. Now, viewers can rediscover these wondrous tales of what happens when humans leave the room - and toys come to life - as Toy Story and Toy Story 2 debut on Disney Blu-ray™+ DVD Combo Pack, followed seven weeks later by the Special Edition DVDs.

For the first time ever, these two groundbreaking films are presented with eye-popping 1080p high definition picture and 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio sound, along with hours of innovative new bonus features. Also included are exclusive sneak peeks at Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3, hitting U.S. theaters on June 18, 2010.

Disney’s relationship with Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) has spanned more than 50 years. As early as 1963, Walt Disney served as an honorary member of the Board of Directors and did a public service announcement for the “Boys Club,” the official name of the organization at the time. In recent years, Disney has donated millions in financial and in-kind donations as well as volunteer services to support Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

To Infinity and Beyond! The Story of Pixar Animation Studios Hardcover Book Review

2010-03-10T07:53:00.003-06:00

To Infinity and Beyond! The Story of Pixar Animation Studios Hardcover Book Review

About the Book: To Infinity and Beyond! -- In 1986, gifted animator John Lasseter, technology guru Ed Catmull, and visionary Steve Jobs founded Pixar Animation Studios. Their goal: create a computer animated feature, despite predictions that it could never be done. An unprecedented catalog of blockbuster films later, the studio is honoring its history in this deluxe volume. From its fledgling days under George Lucas to ten demanding years creating Toy Story to the merger with Disney, each milestone is vibrantly detailed. Interviews with Pixar directors, producers, animators, voice talent, and industry insiders, as well as concept art, storyboards, and snapshots illuminate a history that is both definitive and enthralling.

Our Take: The moment you lay eyes on this book, you can tell that great care was taken to create a classy and definitive edition about the evolution of the Pixar animation studios. The presentation of the book is upper shelf. It has a die-cut Buzz Lightyear on a light green fuzzy hardcover. There is a wraparound see-through paper with the title and author. The inside cover is adorned with a huge collage of Pixar characters from Bug's Life to Toy Story!

The book is jam-packed with sketches, full-color images and drawings from the production of all the Pixar films. What grabbed me about this one is that it isn't just an art showcase book, which would be fine, but it has a tremendous amount of text. The level of information in this book would constitute a pictureless hardcover.

To Infinity and Beyond takes you from Pixar's early days all the way through the production process behind each of their hit films, up to Cars. The book also has "Spotlight" feature pages that cover the infamous Pixar animated shorts, like 'For the Birds' and the music and sound behind the films.

John Lassester and Pixar really revolutionized animated film. They hands-down saved Disney's behinds from complete destruction by Dreamworks and have given us some of the most amazing films to date, like Toy Story and Finding Nemo. This is a book that everyone should own. So it is written, so it shall be done!

How to Buy: Amazon.com or the Chronicle Books Site

Links: http://www.BookLegion.com

Disney DVD / Blu-Ray Reviews....

2010-03-10T06:59:00.001-06:00

This week over at our network site DVDLEGION.com, we have reviewed the new Disney releases Ponyo on Blu-Ray, and special 2-disc DVD editions of My Neighbor Totoro, Castle in the Sky and Kiki's Delivery Service!

Crayola Week - Day Five

2010-03-05T12:32:00.001-06:00

Today we're cramming two very similar items together for the final day of Crayola Week! We have the Toy Story Mess Free Color Wonder and the Toy Story Neon Color Expolosion! Thank you to Crayola for making this special week possible!

Let your little explorer take on the world in full color and style – with the Disney Toy Story Markers and Coloring Pad Set. Featuring Color Wonder™ markers and paper, this set gives kids hours of fun and adventure. Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Set contains:

1 18-page coloring pad
6 Color Wonder™ markers

Get ready for an explosion of the neon variety! Crayola® Neon Explosion Disney Toy Story lets kids create vivid, neon images on brightly colored paper. Each page features unique, licensed images and content for an exceptional play experience.

Contains:

18 sheets Neon Explosion™ paper
8 Neon Explosion™ markers

How to Buy: You will find these in most stores, or you can purchase the Mess Free Color Wonder and the Neon Color Expolosion Set on CrayolaStore.com.

Crayola Week - Day Four

2010-03-04T13:14:00.000-06:00

Here at Pixar Collector we're always looking for the coolest new merchandise. This week we've decided to feature the entire spring line-up from Crayola! They're making some great Toy Story merchandise, in anticipation of the third film, coming this June!

Today we're showing you the Toy Story 20 Giant Pages to Color set! This literally gives you 20 giant, poster-size pages to color. Toy Story fans are so spoiled right now with companies like Lego and Crayola putting our their product with our theme! These are so fantastic!

Watch for these in-stores soon!

The Kids Of Pixar

2010-03-03T23:19:00.002-06:00

This is the adorable son of Rachel D. She has been kind enough to share pictures of her son, Dominic, All dressed up as Woody from Toy Story. Not only is he Woody but he has a Woody companion as well! Isn't he the most precious Woody you've ever seen and all that hair!

If anyone else would like to contribute pictures of their children either dressed as a Pixar character or playing with their Pixar toys we'd love to post them!

Please email them to us at pixarcollector.com at gmail.com

Crayola Week - Day Three

2010-03-03T13:01:00.001-06:00

Here at Pixar Collector we're always looking for the coolest new merchandise. This week we've decided to feature the entire spring line-up from Crayola! They're making some great Toy Story merchandise, in anticipation of the third film, coming this June!

The set contains 80 mini-coloring pags and 6 markers. I can tell you that, as a parent, letting kids take along full-size notebooks or coloring books when you're in the car or going somewhere for any amount of time is a huge mess. These mini-coloring page sets are a lifesaver! The box fits in the palm of your hand.

This one is cool for collectors. It has the classic Toy Story motif and logo. It fits nicely on any shelf for display! Watch for it in stores!

Crayola Week - Day Two

2010-03-02T13:47:00.000-06:00

Here at Pixar Collector we're always looking for the coolest new merchandise. This week we've decided to feature the entire spring line-up from Crayola! They're making some great Toy Story merchandise, in anticipation of the third film, coming this June!

For day two we're going to feature the Crayola Toy Story Glow Board! Create amazing glowing images with the Crayola® Toy Story Glow Board. Use the six vibrant-colored to draw your favorite Toy Story characters; then touch the magic button and watch your creations light up! Use the built-in controls to light up the upper or lower layer of the Glow Board – or flash between the two. Requires three AA batteries (not included). Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Set Includes

Color Explosion™ Glow Board with 2 drawing surfaces
6 Glow Board markers
6 animation sheets
1 sticker sheet

Where to buy: The Crayola Store

Crayola Week - Day One

2010-03-01T13:40:00.012-06:00

Here at Pixar Collector we're always looking for the coolest new merchandise. This week we've decided to feature the entire spring line-up from Crayola! They're making some great Toy Story merchandise, in anticipation of the third film, coming this June!

Today its the Crayola Toy Story 3D Activity Set! It includes stencils, chalk and glasses to create 3D images on the ground! Let these lovable Toy Story characters carry you away to a magical 3D world! Use any paved driveway or sidewalk as your canvas and create brilliant images with the sidewalk chalk and crayons. Then don the 3D glasses and watch your art come to life! Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Set Includes

5 sidewalk crayons
16 sidewalk chalk sticks
3 sidewalk stencils
3D glasses
3D how-to book

Crayola makes amazing product and this invention of the 3D chalk is a blast! Their packaging is bright and looks great for display, so collectors will love this one. Kids...its a no-brainer!

Where to buy: The Crayola Store

Toy Review: Lego Construct-A-Buzz Lightyear!

2010-02-25T11:22:00.000-06:00

Is it an unchartered mission in secret space? No, its BUZZ LIGHTYEAR! Lego has newly obtained the Toy Story license. Kids and Adults alike just fainted! You can only imagine what Lego is going to do with it, right? Imagine no more, because these toys are starting to hit shelves at Super Target and Toys 'R Us locations, not to mention the online Lego store.

Today we're going to feature the Construct-a-Buzz. The most important part of any Lego set, in this reviewer's opinion, is the mini-figure. Its what lasts in your mind with a Lego set and what you want to ensure that you have for your collection. This Construct-a-Buzz comes with..wait for it....and Alien mini-figure! Its adorable. Plain and simple.

How difficult is the set? Not very. The recommended age range is 7-14. My 7 year old son got ahold of it and had it built in minutes, so its perfectly on-target for the age recommendations.

How does it look? You can see from the pictures...its amazing. Lego has really outdone themselves, like usual. He reminds me of the huge Lego statues you sometimes see as a promotion for their various licenses. He's a great homage to Lego and Toy Story sitting on your shelf. Its great for a collector, because he stays together well and doesn't lose pieces easily. Its great for kids because, well they can build and play with their own Lego Buzz Lightyear! Whats not to love, right?

The price point on this item is around $25

How to Buy: The Lego Store

Product provided by: Lego

The New Site!

2010-02-24T12:30:00.000-06:00

Hey Pixar Fans! We're in the process of moving our news blog over to this new format, so some of the old posts are still missing. They'll be moved over shortly, so please be patient with us!

As always you can access us at www.PixarCollector.com!

Toy Story 3 at Toy Fair 2010!

2010-02-15T11:23:00.000-06:00

Toy Story #1 Comic Book - In Stores Today! (a preview)

2010-02-03T11:24:00.000-06:00

Our pal Jesse Blaze Snider, writer of the new Boom Kids Toy Story comic, gave PixarCollector.com a sneak peek at the first official issue..let me tell you fans, its great! Not only do we get more Booster integrated into the Toy Story universe, but the last page gives us a fun and hilarious jab at the toy industry when the gang is attacked by Buzz Lightyear variants!

We recommend this title..go pick it up for you and your kids today!

Toy Story Valentines!

2010-01-11T11:24:00.000-06:00

Kmart has stocked some cool Toy Story Valentines! They come packed with pencils for $3.99. If you find Pixar Valentines please email us and let us know!

Pixar Treasures Book Delayed!

2009-12-31T11:30:00.000-06:00

The fine folks at Disney Editions let us know that the Pixar Treasure book that was scheduled to be out in November has now been pushed back to Fall of 2010. We'll anxiously await its release!

2009-12-10T11:30:00.000-06:00

We've teamed with Boom Kids! and writer Jesse Blaze Snider to bring you a fantastic new giveaway. to celebrate the launch of the ongoing Toy Story comic that we reported on yesterday, we're giving away 6 copies of Toy Story #0 (3 of cover A and 3 of cover B) to six lucky fans. The bonus..these will all be autographed by the author, Jesse Blaze Snider!

How do you enter? Easy. Just email us:

PIXARCOLLECTOR.COM at GMAIL.COM

and tell us your favorite Toy Story character. We'll pick 6 winners at random. Good luck!

Pixar Collector

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