LEGO Toy Story Returns for 2026 With Three New Sets
LEGO is releasing three Toy Story sets on May 1 2026, covering three very different characters from the Pixar franchise. The lineup includes an 18+ display build for adult collectors, a mid-range character figure and a playful scene set, giving fans options at $39.99, $59.99 and $149.99.
Toy Story is one of the most beloved animated franchises in history and LEGO's previous Toy Story sets have consistently found an audience across both children and adult collectors. The 2026 wave continues that approach with a mix of display-focused and play-focused builds.
Pre-orders are live now on LEGO.com and at authorised retailers. All three sets hit shelves simultaneously on May 1.
43301 Slinky Dog Bookends: 1,311 pieces, $149.99, 18+ display set with Woody minifigure
43301 Slinky Dog Bookends: The Adult Display Pick
The flagship of the wave is the 43301 Slinky Dog Bookends, a 1,311-piece 18+ rated display set priced at $149.99. The concept is straightforward and clever: Slinky Dog split into two halves, with books between them, functioning as an actual bookend set on a shelf.
The set can also be configured as a single standing display piece, giving buyers flexibility depending on how they want to display it. A Woody minifigure is included, and both halves feature hidden compartments in the books where minifigures can be stored.
For fans of the original Toy Story, Slinky Dog is one of the most distinctive characters in the cast and the bookend concept is the kind of functional collectible that justifies the price beyond pure LEGO value.
43306 Lotso: The Character Figure Pick
The 43306 Lotso set at $39.99 brings the Toy Story 3 villain to life in 570 pieces with full articulation in the face, arms, legs and hands. The moveable eyebrows allow the expression to shift, which means collectors can pose Lotso to show different moods on their shelf.
Lotso includes a detachable walking stick, one of his signature accessories in Toy Story 3. The changeable facial expression detail is the standout feature here and makes this more than just a static display piece.
At $39.99 it is the most affordable of the three sets and the most focused purely on a single character. For Toy Story 3 fans, Lotso as a villain figure at this price point is a strong value pick.
43307 Alien with Pizza Planet Rocket Ride
The 43307 Alien set pairs a brick-built alien with a Pizza Planet rocket ride attraction at $59.99 and 714 pieces. The alien figure features moveable head, arms, hands and feet, while an operating crank mechanism creates a bobbing motion in the ride.
The Pizza Planet detail is excellent for die-hard Toy Story fans. Pizza Planet has been part of the franchise since the original film and the rocket ride version from the first film is a specific reference that rewards careful attention to the source material.
A hidden Sid graffiti detail reading 'Sid wuz here' is tucked into the build, along with a coin slot and coin release mechanism on the ride. These small easter eggs are the kind of fan service detail that makes LEGO sets more rewarding to build and display.
Which Set to Buy and When
The Slinky Dog Bookends is the priority purchase for adult collectors and Toy Story display builders. It is the only 18+ set in the wave and the most display-forward buy at $149.99.
The Lotso set at $39.99 is the easiest impulse add-on alongside a larger purchase. An articulated villain figure at that price is solid value and Lotso's distinctive pink and strawberry-scented personality makes him a visually interesting shelf addition.
All three pre-order now and all launch May 1. There is no urgency pressure beyond standard launch-day demand for the Slinky Bookends, which is likely to be the most popular of the three with adult collectors.
