Saturday, May 2, 2020
Mattel Pixar Minis "World of Pixar Playset" Review
The worlds of Pixar collide in this amazing "Minis" playset from Mattel, appropriately called "World of Pixar Playset"! Last Saturday, I posted on Series 1 of the "PIXAR Minis" blind bags. If you missed that post, you're going to want to check it out before moving on here. Ok, all caught up? Let's go!
As if the "Minis" figures weren't fun enough on their own, Mattel took things to the next level with this super fun 3-movies-in-1 playset. I'm all about playsets when it comes to any figure collection (love any added play features and areas to recreate movie moments), so I was thrilled when I saw this one was coming. This set opens up to 360 degrees of play and includes memorable locations from three classic Pixar films all interconnected: Finding Nemo (dentist office fish tank & Nemo's home sea anemone) , The Incredibles (island omnidroid attack & city Underminer attack) and Monsters Inc. (Boo's door station & Harryhausen's restaurant). And ready for this? It comes with an exclusive Mr. Incredible (blue retro suite) mini figure AND the whole playset folds up into a Pixar ball carry case! See? I told you this was next-level stuff here.
Not only are three Pixar films represented here, but this set has three functions as well. Want to play with your minis and have all the Pixar characters cross over into the different worlds? Let your imagination soar! Want to display your minis? This set is perfect for that. Need a place to store your minis? Look no further than right here! Play, display, store.
Here it is out of the packaging! What Pixar fan could resist this? So iconic.
The case itself is about 8" tall (that includes the handle) and 7" wide.
And here it is opened up with all 13 current minis ready to play! The playset is very simple to fold out (accordion style) and there's no assembly required. Just open it up, unfold the play areas, flip up the backdrops and connect either end of the circle. You're ready to go! Folding everything back up after playing is just as easy and takes little to no effort.
The diameter of the play area when opened up is about 14".
I like the addition of the storage/display shelves inside either half of the Pixar ball. Nice touch.
World of Nemo! Just keep swimming...
The anemone has a little window that opens up for Nemo to swim inside!
World of The Incredibles...it's showtime.
Here's a closer look at the exclusive Mr. Incredible! Syndrome, Elastigirl, Jack-Jack and Mr. Incredible (red suite) are scheduled to come in a future series.
The Underminer's drill can open up! Could we see an Underminer mini in the future?
World of Monsters...I wouldn't have nothin' if I didn't have you.
Boo's door opens! Boo and Randall minis are slated for a future series as well.
I love the art design of the octopus monster Chef in the Harryhausen's area. SO extra cute!
That's about it everyone! To wrap things up. I just have to say that the cuteness levels are off the charts with this whole set. While there aren't a lot of action/play features here (remember though, mini figures in general are inherently not the most thrilling of toys), the playset makes up for it by having an amazing design overall. If you collect the "PIXAR Minis", then this set will most likely be on your must-have list. I completely recommend it, for play or display! Retail price is $19.99 and can be found on Amazon (direct link to purchase below). I've yet to see this available anywhere else in-store.
Can't wait to to hear all YOUR thoughts! Let me know what you think down in the comment section and be sure to stay tuned right here daily for more from my Pixar collection.
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