The must-have 'Toy Story 4' toys: From teddy bears and star command centers to Lego sets and Keanu Reeves
After an almost 10-year timeout, the Toy Story franchise is coming back to theaters with the eagerly-anticipated Toy Story 4. And the return of Pixar’s signature franchise on June 21 means a whole new wave of toys are arriving in stores. Besides familiar faces like Woody, Buzz and Bo Peep, Toy Story fans can also welcome new characters into their hearts and homes. Here’s Yahoo Entertainment’s curated guide to some of the best Toy Story 4 toys.
Toy Story Build-a-Bear Collection
Build your own Toy Story bear, and don’t forget the cowboy boots! Choose outfits for Woody, Buzz and Bo Peep, as well as accessories like Ducky and Bunny.
Shop it: $28 for a bear, and $7-$18 for accessories at Build-a-Bear
Ultimate Walking Buzz Lightyear
Mattel’s newest Buzz Lightyear toy isn’t actually alive... but it may as well be. Scarily authentic in its movements and vocal commands, you may just think you’re actually about to be taken into Star Command custody.
Shop it: $29.99 at Amazon, Target and Walmart
Forky Free Wheeling Talking Action Figure
The Toy Story franchise’s newest toy arguably steals the film away from Woody and Buzz. Welcome this easily excitable spork into your own home, and he’ll reward you with a song and an eye jiggle.
Shop it: $39.96 at Amazon, Target and Walmart
High Flying Buzz Lightyear Plush
Take this 13” Buzz Lightyear plush for a test flight, and you won’t want to put him down. In addition to deployable wings, he’s also equipped with interactive sound effects and familiar dialogue.
Shop it: $24.99 at Amazon and Target
Toy Story in a Box
With this pre-packed to-go box, your kids will never be without a toy when you’re stuck in traffic or the restaurant kitchen staff is running behind. Woody’s sheriff badge, a pair of green army men and good ol’ Lenny the Binoculars are among the 10 pieces included in the set.
Shop it: $19.99 at Amazon and Target
Toy Story 4 Gigantic Plush
Plastic isn’t the most huggable material around, so it’s a good thing that this plus-sized Buzz is made out of extra-jumbo plush foam. Get in some quality cuddle time with the galaxy’s premiere Space Ranger or one of those Green Aliens that adore him so much.
Shop it: The Buzz Lightyear and Green Alien Gigantic Plushes are available separately for $49.99 each at Amazon
Toy Story Stunt Racer Duke Caboom
Between John Wick: Chapter 3 and Always Be My Maybe, 2019 is already the year of Keanu Reeves. And now The Matrix star is perfectly preserved in plastic form as his Toy Story 4 alter ego, stunt driver, Duke Caboom. The “C” is because he’s Canadian, eh.
Toy Story 4 Puzzles
No matter your child’s age, Ravensburger has your puzzle needs covered. The 6-and-up set can piece together this 100-piece set featuring the entire Toy Story 4 cast, while the 3-and-under group can choose between a 35-piece set or a 24-piece giant floor puzzle. And if you don’t want just one puzzle to solve, there are additional boxes that come with three or four apiece.
Shop it: $12.99-$16.99 on Amazon
Ducky Bunny Scented Friendship Plush
If you’re still mourning the end of Comedy Central’s Key & Peele, we’ve got some good news: Toy Story 4 reunites Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele as the emotionally (and literally) attached wisecracking carnival prizes Ducky Bunny. Thanks to Just Play, you can bring this legendary duo home in cotton candy-scented plush form.
Shop it: $19.99 at Amazon, Target and Walmart
LEGO Buzz & Woody’s Carnival Mania
Toy Story 4’s plot takes Woody and Buzz out of Bonnie’s room and into a small-town carnival where all sorts of obstacles (and fun) await. This 230-brick LEGO playset recreates that fairground setting complete with rides, games and minifigs.
Shop it: $49.99 at Amazon, Target and Walmart
Bo Peep Action Staff
This version of Bo Peep doesn’t just mind her sheep: she’s also a big-time action hero. Give her staff a twirl and you’ll be able to take on any and all toys that might be up to no good.
Shop it: $21.99 on Entertainment Earth
Toy Story 4 Mash’ems
These pint-sized replicas of the Toy Story 4 cast are sure to become your new main squeeze. Filled with just enough water to make them mashable — but not poppable — Mash’ems are great toys and stress relievers.
Shop it: 2.99 each or $11.49 for a 4-Pack Bundle at Walmart
Toy Story 4 Funko Pops!
Funko’s Toy Story 4 line of Pop! collectibles features a great mix of old and new characters, plus returning favorites like Bo Peep, who sports a new look and comes with a new best buddy. As always, you’ve got a friend in Funko.
Shop it: $10.99 each at Entertainment Earth
Buzz Lightyear Star Command Center
When is a desk not just a desk? When it doubles as an intergalactic command center! When in Launch Mode or Flight Mode, this nifty rocket includes a working microphone, blaster buttons and a joystick. And when playtime is over, you can convert the console panel into a homework desk, because Buzz Lightyear is a big believer in hitting the books.
Shop it: $119.99, available Fall 2019 from Jakks Pacific
Toy Story 4 opens in theaters on June 21. Visit Fandango for showtimes and ticket information.
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