Pluto
dis044 (Animal) · Disney
Mickey and Friends / Disney Collectible Minifigures Series 2 · 2019 (May)
Figure ID
dis044 (Animal)
Theme
Disney
Year Released
2019 (May)
Rarity
Uncommon. While part of a blind-bag series, Pluto was the companion animal for Mickey in Series 2, making him highly sought after for completing character sets.
Head
Unique molded head. Features Pluto's signature long snout, black nose, large white eyes with black pupils, and long floppy black ears. It is not a standard minifigure head but a specialized animal mold.
Torso
The body is a specialized quadpedal mold in Bright Light Orange. It features a simple black collar printed around the neck.
Legs
Non-articulated molded legs as part of the unified animal body piece. The feet are unprinted and designed to fit over two studs.
Accessories
Usually paired with a green bone (part 92691) or a red bowl in the context of the CMF Series 2 Mickey Mouse figure. Note: The tail is a separate flexible black rubber filament piece.
Color Scheme
Primary Bright Light Orange/Flame Yellowish Orange body with black accents (ears, eyes, nose, collar, and tail) and white eye whites.
Printing Details
Pad-printed eyes and collar. The printing is high precision to match the animation style of Disney's classic shorts.
Variants
There are minor mold variations between the 2019 CMF version and the version appearing in the 2021 Mickey and Friends sub-theme (e.g., set 10776), primarily in the plastic sheen and tail firmness.
Condition Notes
The flexible rubber tail is the most common point of failure; it can become brittle or detached. The snout is prone to paint rub (losing the black nose paint) if kept in a loose bin.
Estimated Value
Used: $5 - $8 USD; New (sealed bag context): $10 - $15 USD. The value is stable due to Pluto's status as a 'core' Disney character.
Price (New)
$3.99 USD (original blind bag price)
Compatible Sets
71024 Disney Series 2 (CMF), 10776 Mickey & Friends Fire Truck & Station, 43179 Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse Buildable Characters (as a companion style).
Character Background
Pluto (also known as Pluto the Pup) is Mickey Mouse's pet dog. Unlike most Disney characters, he is not anthropomorphic, behaving like a real dog while remaining a key member of the 'Sensational Six'.
Design Notes
LEGO opted for a specialized mold rather than a brick-built version to maintain the organic, curved lines of the 1930s character design. The tail piece was a significant innovation in flexible plastic parts for that year.
Similar Minifigures
Disney Series 2 Vintage Mickey (dis039), Goofy (dis061), and Scoop the Dog from the City line.
Collectibility
High. He is essential for any collector aiming to complete the 'Sensational Six' Disney group (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, Pluto).
History
His debut in 2019 marked the first time Pluto was represented in the standard LEGO System scale, following years of fans requesting the character after the 2016 Series 1 release.
Interesting Facts
Though he is Mickey's dog, Pluto's first appearance in 'The Chain Gang' (1930) saw him as a bloodhound on the trail of an escaped Mickey.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside Vintage Mickey and Minnie on a 2x4 stud plate. Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent the Bright Light Orange from fading to a pale yellow.
Modification Potential
Low for the body, but the flexible tail can be swapped for different colored filaments if creating custom cartoon animals.
Overall Assessment
An excellent 1:1 translation of the cartoon character into the LEGO medium. A must-have for Disney fans, though the fragile tail requires careful handling.