Throughout the last couple decades, The LEGO Group has partnered with other companies to release licensed sets. One of the licenses that has appeared off and on over the years is Disney Pixar’s Toy Story theme. In 2010, The LEGO Group capitalized off the debut of Toy Story 3 by releasing a slew of different sets from the various Toy Story films. In the beginning of 2010, sets based on the original Toy Story movie and Toy Story 2 hit the shelves to prime the public for the eventual release of Toy Story 3 sets, which hit the shelves in June of 2010. After several years of reprieve from Toy Story sets, The LEGO Group rebooted the theme in 2019 with several releases under the Juniors 4+ line that depicted sets from the Toy Story 4 movie, which was released that year.
This article will explore the entire range of Toy Story themed sets, from the original film to the fourth installment of the series. It will examine the different subjects that were depicted, the number of pieces included, the minifigures that were released, how the style of the sets changed, and will also identify some notable parts that were featured within the sets.
The LEGO Toy Story theme distinguished itself from other common LEGO themes in the fact that it was a toy based explicitly on another toy. To achieve the likeness of toys, The LEGO Group introduced a variety of new molds, especially when it came to the minifigures and side characters. The heads of most characters were initially very different than the average minifigure component parts. Even the legs of the Woody and Jessie were extended to make them look taller. However, for the 2019 Juniors 4+ wave of sets, The LEGO Group decided to make the figures more normal-looking, and declined to focus on the realism that it had initially pursued. Curious to see the differences for yourself? Let’s dive into the complete list of every Toy Story set ever released!
1. Woody and Buzz to the Rescue 7590
RRP: $19.99
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 92
Minifigures: 2
The first Toy Story set on our list is a smaller set based on the characters that were shown in the original 1995 Toy Story film. It included 92 pieces, and featured Buzz Lightyear and Woody minifigures.
The set’s primary build was RC, a remote-controlled toy car. It also showcased a buildable rocket that attached to Buzz Lightyear’s back. Although the set was small, it was unique due to all of its decorated pieces being printed instead of stickered. It also featured an exclusive wind-up motor in the color blue (which is the only LEGO set to ever include one in that color).
2. Construct-a-Zurg 7591
RRP: $24.99
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 118
Minifigures: 1
Construct-a-Zurg was large-scale buildable figure of the evil Emperor Zurg, who was the nemesis and enemy of space ranger Buzz Lightyear (and a parody spinoff of Darth Vader, as referenced in the intro of Toy Story 2). The set included 118 pieces and one alien minifigure.
The build relied on parts normally seen in the Bionicle theme, such as the the hands and sphere launcher. However, it also included a variety of its own unique elements as well, such as the printed face, the multicolored horned part on the head, and a red cloth cape. The set was produced during the era in which The LEGO Group was switching its silver color scheme from Pearl Light Gray to Flat Silver, causing some of the sets to feature one color or the other for the hose, depending on the time of manufacture.
3. Construct-a-Buzz 7592
RRP: $24.99
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 205
Minfigures: 1
Construct-a-Buzz was a large-scale buildable figure of Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, one of the protagonists of the Toy Story movies who was in opposition to the evil Emperor Zurg. The set included 205 pieces and one alien minifigure.
Released as a counterpart to the Build-a-Zurg, this set featured adjustable arms and legs, foldable wings, as well as an exclusive dual-piece windscreen for Buzz’s helmet. It also showcased a flick-fire missile that could be fired from Buzz’s right arm.
4. Buzz’s Star Command Spaceship 7593
RRP: $29.99
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 257
Minfigures: 2
Buzz’s Star Command Spaceship was Buzz Lightyear’s battle vehicle for fighting against the evil forces of Emperor Zurg; it’s source material was based on the intro to Toy Story 2. The set included 257 pieces, with Zurg and Buzz Lightyear minifigures.
The playset featured a somewhat bulky spaceship, which was outfitted with two foldable wings, three large engines in the back, and stickered sides emblazoned with the Star Command symbol. It was also equipped with lasers, an opening cockpit, and a small rover vehicle that Buzz could ride once on the ground.
5. Woody’s Roundup! 7594
RRP: $49.99
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 502
Minifigures: 3
Taking inspiration from the old west, Woody’s Roundup! showcased the entire Roundup cast of characters that Woody met during Toy Story 2, whom Woody discovered he was originally associated with. The set included 502 pieces and featured three minifigures: Woody, Jessie, and Stinky Pete. The set also contained a specially molded Bullseye horse character for the minifigures to ride.
The buildings in the set depicted an old western town, one of the first times The LEGO Group had depicted the wild west in LEGO form since the traditional 1990’s theme (outside of the occasional throwback promotional). Within the town was a dual-story sheriff’s office, a jail, and a small mine. It also included a variety of accessories such as sticks of dynamite, handcuffs, a pickaxe, a broom, a shovel, a gold crystal, and a snake for all types of western adventures.
6. Army Men on Patrol 7595
RRP: $10.99
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 90
Minifigures: 4
Another of the smaller sets that was released in the first 2010 wave of Toy Story sets was Army Men on Patrol. This set contained 90 pieces and four army men minifigures, of which one was a medic and three were standard army men. The set used almost exclusively green parts to convey the classical green army figure toys which are portrayed.
The primary build of the set was a green jeep, which could fit one driver inside. The set also contained a variety of accessories for the army men, including green guns, green walkie talkies, a green backpack, green binoculars, a green metal detector, a green stretcher, and a green briefcase. As far as exclusive parts were concerned, the set was the only one to contain green binoculars, a green metal detector, a green stretcher, and green rifles. The green stands that were provided for all the minifigures, as well as the green walkie talkies, were one of the few times those parts were ever released in a LEGO set (the only other time being in the polybag 30071 Army Jeep).
7. Trash Compactor Escape 7596
RRP: $49.99
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 370
Minfigures: 3
The first set on the June 2010 Toy Story release lineup was the Trash Compactor Escape from the Toy Story 3 storyline. It included 370 pieces and three minifigures: two aliens and a dirt-stained Woody. It also featured new molded parts for Lotso Bear and Hamm the piggy bank, who don’t technically qualify as minifigures.
The set consisted of various factory line components, such as elevated control platforms, the line itself, a burn pit, and a crane from which to move objects from the line to the fire pit. For play features, the kit allowed builders to rotate the crane, extend or shorten the height of the crane’s claw, move the factory line forward, and dump contents from the top bucket onto the factory line. As far as exclusive pieces were concerned, the crane arms in dark green have remained unique to this set.
8. Western Train Chase 7597
RRP: $79.99
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 584
Minifigures: 3
Based on the opening scene in Toy Story 3, the Western Train Chase continued the western style in the 2010 summer wave of Toy Story sets. The set included 584 pieces and contained three minifigures: Jessie, Woody, and Buzz Lightyear. It also featured the toy characters Hamm the piggy bank, Rex the dinosaur, and Bullseye the horse.
The buildable model consisted of a locomotive engine with three trailing train cars. The various passenger and storage cars were connected to the engine by magnetic pieces. While the set did not include tracks, it was designed to accommodate functionality with the LEGO train tracks. One of the interesting aspects of the set was that all of the decorated parts were printed instead of utilizing stickers, which has traditionally been a less common practice in sets targeting younger audiences.
9. Pizza Planet Truck Rescue 7598
RRP: $39.99
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 225
Minifigures: 2
Although branded with the Toy Story 3 logo, this set was based on a scene in Toy Story 2 and was released as part of the June 2010 wave. Because of the discrepancy between the two films, the set was marked with “Special Edition” advertising on the box. The Pizza Planet Truck Rescue included 225 pieces and two minifigures: Buzz Lightyear and an alien. It also included characters Hamm the piggy bank and Rex the dinosaur.
The set was notable for the copious amount of pizza bricks that were included in the set, with a total of six pizzas being incorporated. These pizzas could be stored in a conical engine compartment of the vehicle (presumably to keep them warm). Another noteworthy aspect of the set was that it also used printed pieces for decorated parts instead of stickers.
10. Garbage Truck Getaway 7599
RRP: $49.99
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 402
Minifigures: 3
The Garbage Truck Getaway set recreated the scene in Toy Story 3 where the toys are brought to the dump by Lotso Bear and his minions. It included 402 pieces and 3 minifigures: Buzz Lightyear (with dirt stains), Jessie (with dirt stains), and Twitch, the insect-like alien. It also featured a Lotso Bear character (with dirt stains).
The model consisted primarily of a standard garbage truck and a waste bin, which could be lifted by the garbage truck and dumped into its back. The garbage truck also featured the ability to tip its contents out by opening the back hatch and flipping the bed of the truck upwards. Additionally, the set contained an exclusive dark green slope, which was located on the top of the truck near the front, and has never been released in any other set.
11. Lotso’s Dump Truck 7789
RRP: $19.99
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 129
Minfigures: 1
One of the smaller sets of the Toy Story 3 line, Lotso’s Dump Truck featured one of the more simple builds of the June 2010 releases. The set included 129 pieces and an oddly shaped minifigure named Chunk. The kit also came with two characters: the octopus Stretch and Lotso Bear.
The primary build of the set was, naturally, a dump truck with a massive tipper bed (a piece which was exclusive to the set). Besides being able to dump the tipper bed with a rotatable knob on the truck’s side, there were very few additional play functions included. This was likely due to the fact that the set was aimed at a younger target audience than some of the other sets in the Toy Story 3 wave, and its design scope was possibly constrained due to a low piece count.
12. Alien Space Ship 30070
RRP: $3.99
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 29
Minifigures: 1
The Alien Space Ship was the first of four promotional polybag sets released in 2010. It contained 29 pieces and an alien minifigure. The model depicted a small spacecraft that could be piloted by the alien. Impressively, the designers were able to incorporate wing blasters, engine thrusters, a windshield, and controls for the alien pilot.
13. Army Jeep 30071
RRP: $3.99
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 37
Minifigures: 1
The Army Jeep was the second of four promotional polybag sets released in 2010. It included 37 pieces and one green army man minifigure. The set featured a green jeep that was slightly less robust than the one included in the Army Men on Patrol (7595) set. It also came with a green stand for the army soldier, and a green walkie talkie.
14. Woody’s Camp Out 30072
RRP: Promotional
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 18
Minifigures: 1
Woody’s Campout was the third of four promotional polybag sets released in 2010. It came with 18 pieces and a Woody minifigure. The set’s build featured a campfire, a bench, a lantern, and some food for cooking. The set was never available for purchase directly from retail stores, and was given out as a free promotion with a magazine in the UK.
15. Buzz’s Mini Ship 30073
RRP: Promotional
Year Released: 2010
Pieces: 27
Minifigures: 1
Buzz’s Mini Ship was the final promotional polybag set released in 2010. It included 27 pieces and a Buzz Lightyear minifigure. The model featured a small starship with the Star Command emblem on the front nose of the ship. Like Woody’s Camp Out, this set was also not available for direct purchase from a retail store, and instead came free as a promotional item with a UK magazine.
16. Woody & RC 10766
RRP: $9.99
Year Released: 2019
Pieces: 69
Minifigures: 1
With the release of Toy Story 4 in 2019, The LEGO Group decided to partner with Pixar once again for another wave of Toy Story themed sets. This time, however, the sets were marketed toward a younger audience, with all of them labeled as 4+ Juniors sets. This inevitably made the component parts larger and the sets less complex. Additionally, the minifigures were redesigned to follow more traditional minifigure styles instead of using a variety of specialty molds for the head pieces.
Woody and RC exemplified this shift well, with the new RC designed very differently than the 2010 version. The set included 69 pieces and a redesigned Woody minifigure. It featured a variety of obstacles that builders could drive the car around, including traffic cones, tan blocks, and green microfigures. Additionally, the decorated pieces did not use any stickers, and were printed onto the parts.
17. Duke Caboom’s Stunt Show 10767
RRP: $19.99
Year Released: 2019
Pieces: 120
Minifigures: 2
Duke Caboom was a character in Toy Story 4 who was know for being a daredevil stuntman. The set depicting his stunt show was released in the Juniors line in 2019. It contained 120 pieces and two minifigures: Duke Caboom and Woody.
As was typical of the 4+ Juniors line, the set featured a predominantly simple build, showcasing an inclined ramp and ring of fire. It also included a motorcycle for the minifigures to ride on. In addition to the main build, a few small side builds were also introduced, with different colored barrels, two mini cars, and an advertisement panel for the stunt show. One fun aspect of the set was the printed red 2×2 round tile located on the front of the motorcycle. It displayed a Canadian maple leaf which was emblematic of the Duke Caboom toy originally being from Canada.
18. Buzz and Bo Peep’s Playground Adventure 10768
RRP: $24.99
Year Released: 2019
Pieces: 139
Minfigures: 3
Buzz and Bo Peep’s Playground Adventure was released to coincide with Toy Story 4, though some fans lamented that it was not a very accurate depiction of events that transpired in the film. Nevertheless, the set was a fun addition to the 4+ Juniors line. It contained 139 pieces and three minifigures: Bo Peep, Buzz Lightyear, and Gabby Gabby.
The primary build of the set was a multicolored playground which was outfitted with a colorful ladder, an elevated porthole window, monkey bars, an elevated room, and a dual colored slide to the ground. The set also included the skunk car, a merry-go-round, and cooking supplies. All decorated parts were printed, and the black palm leaf composing the skunk car’s tail was an exclusive element to the set.
19. RV Vacation 10769
RRP: $34.99
Year Released: 2019
Pieces: 178
Minifigures: 3
This set was a fitting choice for the Toy Story 4 line, since much of the movie took place in the context of an RV road trip. The kit included 178 pieces and three minifigures: Forky, Jessie, and an alien. It additionally came with Rex the dinosaur, who is technically not considered to be a minifigure.
The primary builds of the model were split between three different items, those being an RV, a cabin front, and a sign with a gate arm. All of the builds were constructed with the aid of large pieces, and featured fairly sparse detailed decoration. Side accessories included a picnic bench, a skateboard, a croissant, a hot dog, a marshmallow stick, an apple, a camera, and dinnerware.
20. Buzz & Woody’s Carnival Mania! 10770
RRP: $49.99
Year Released: 2019
Pieces: 230
Minifigures: 5
This set was the largest set released from the Toy Story 4 wave of releases and depicted the carnival rides and booths that appeared in the film. The kit included 230 pieces and five minifigures: Bo Peep, Bunny, Buzz Lightyear, Ducky, and Woody.
Once again, the set’s primary builds were split across several different smaller models. These included a target practice booth with a shooting cannon, a spinning carnival ride, an ice cream stand, and two bumper cars. Unlike some of the other sets in the line, this set did not give builders many free-floating accessories to formulate additional play adventures.
21. Carnival Thrill Coaster 10771
RRP: $19.99
Year Released: 2019
Pieces: 98
Minifigures: 2
The last of the Toy Story 4 sets was the Carnival Thrill Coaster. Featured in the traveling carnival from the movie scene, it joined several other carnival models as objects of depiction for the 2019 wave of sets. The kit included 98 pieces and two minifigures: Buzz Lightyear and an alien.
The model was very straightforward, and featured a short oval-tracked rollercoaster, with the coaster cars imitating the look of a friendly caterpillar. The build also included a cheery entrance, as well as a small food cart. Perhaps the most notable aspect of the set was the straight roller coaster track element in dark purple, which had previously only been released in The Joker Manor (70922), an expensive set from 2017.
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