Calling all Pixar fans - both old and young! As you may have heard, Disney and Pixar will soon be releasing the brand-new animated movie, "Lightyear", - and it’s coming to a screen near you, on June 17th. So get the date in your diary pronto as if you're anything like us, you'll be excited to watch!
The new film follows Buzz Lightyear, the legendary Space Ranger and the hero who inspired the toy, and his friends on an intergalactic adventure.
And to celebrate this monumental occasion, Disney have released a range of toys - including a pretty cool helmet, LEGO, clothing, accessories - and of course those incredible action figures too!
One item we know you’ll be desperate to get your hands on is the Mattel Laser Blade Buzz Lightyear Action Figure, priced at £50.
This large talking Laser Blade Buzz Lightyear Action Figure with exciting lights, motion and sounds brings the action and thrills of the movie home! Pretty cool right?
We also think the Zurg Arm Blaster (£34.99), will be a hit with all ages! Inspired by the thrilling animated adventure, Disney and Pixar's Lightyear, this blaster is an exciting battling toy for fans who can indulge in good versus evil play by posing as the fearsome Zurg!
And if your little ones are heading back to school in September after a long, summer off - why not send them back in style with the Lightyear Lunch Bag? Priced at £15, your children will be ready to head to infinity and beyond with snacks packed in this Lightyear Lunch Bag! The insulated bag features appliqué artwork, zip fastenings and an interior ID label.
So what are you waiting for? These are just a few of the items we’ve got our eyes on - but you can shop the full collection here.
Lightyear is a sci-fi action adventure and the definitive origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy, “Lightyear” follows the legendary Space Ranger after he’s marooned on hostile planet 4.2 million light-years away from Earth alongside his commander and their crew.
As Buzz tries to find a way back home through space and time, he’s joined by a group of ambitious recruits and his charming robot companion cat, Sox.
Complicating matters and threatening the mission is the arrival of Zurg, an imposing presence with an army of ruthless robots and a mysterious agenda!
The film features the voices of Chris Evans as accomplished Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear, Uzo Aduba as his commander and best friend Alisha Hawthorne and Peter Sohn as Sox. Keke Palmer, Taika Waititi and Dale Soules lend their voices to the Junior Zap Patrol’s Izzy Hawthorne, Mo Morrison and Darby Steel, respectively, and James Brolin can be heard as the enigmatic Zurg. The voice cast also includes Mary McDonald-Lewis as onboard computer I.V.A.N., Isiah Whitlock Jr. as Commander Burnside, Efren Ramirez as Airman Diaz, and Keira Hairston as Young Izzy.
Are you looking forward to the latest Disney and Pixar movie? Let us know which of the items you fancy getting your hands on most in the comments section below.
