LAVA Cosbaby Figurine by Hot Toys

Ready for one of the coolest Pixar toys out there right now? Check out this adorable LAVA Uku & Lele figurine by the Hong Kong based toy company Hot Toys! This is part of their popular "Cosbaby" line of stylized vinyl figurines and can only be found [currently] in China. I was able to purchase this a few weeks back from eBay for around $50 and free shipping! I'm not sure what the actual retail price is, but I felt that was fair enough.

It's crazy that it's already been two years since I first saw this revealed. In early 2016, a leaked photo of the prototype surfaced online from some show floor (not sure if it was some kind of toy convention?) along with other new Cosbaby figures. It then appeared in a Hot Toys product guide (seen HERE). I was ecstatic about it! From then on though, there was no word on a release date or any additional info. I waited and waited with hope that it actually become available, until I eventually came to terms with the fact that it wasn't coming.

Well, you know the end of this story. It finally came! What a huge surprise. This past October, Hot Toys officially revealed the product on their site and confirmed it was on its way in late 2017/early 2018. That of course proved to be true. And here it is!

First of all, I love the collectible packaging—very minimal and clean. The best part though is that it sings! Yup, when you open the box, it plays a one and a half minute excerpt from the film's classic song. Note: To clarify, the sound board/speaker is in the packaging itself, not the figurine. The figure does not make any sounds. To shut off the song, just close the box.

Here's what the figure looks like immediately upon opening! Just cut the plastic strip and remove the plastic covering and Uku and Lele come out very easily.

The inside of the box is just as stunning as the outside. How pretty right?

And here's the figure fully removed! It's pretty small, measuring about 3" tall and 4" long. The entire figure is molded vinyl with the really nice added touch of fuzzy material for the lush greens.

I also really like the translucent plastic used for the water at the base and for the "lava" seen within their tops! It's those little details that make this thing extra cool.

LAVA (Directed by long time Pixarian James Ford Murphy), debuted in theaters with Inside Out back in 2015. It has since become a favorite of many out there who adore the stunning visuals, heartwarming story and memorable song! It's one of my favorite Pixar shorts for sure and I'm thrilled to have it represented in my collection. This was worth the wait.

Pick one up for yourself using THIS direct link to current eBay listings. For all you Pixar fans/collectors out there, I seriously cannot recommend this enough. Remember how rare of a treat it is to get any merch based on the short films! This is such a unique item and I don't want you to miss out on it.

Additionally, you can watch my full 360° look/video review on YouTube using the player below! Be sure to like, subscribe and share you thoughts. What do you think of this fabulous item?!