Hamm
toy005 · Toy Story
Toy Story 3 · Hamm debuted in 2010. This was a significant era for LEGO as they returned to licensed Disney properties, coinciding with the theatrical release of Toy Story 3. It featured unique specialized molds for non-humanoid characters.
Figure ID
toy005
Theme
Toy Story
Year Released
Hamm debuted in 2010. This was a significant era for LEGO as they returned to licensed Disney properties, coinciding with the theatrical release of Toy Story 3. It featured unique specialized molds for non-humanoid characters.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. Hamm was exclusive to only two sets released during the original 2010 wave and has never been redesigned or re-released, making him difficult to find in good condition.
Head
The head is a single molded unit integrated with the body, featuring a protruding snout with nostrils, raised ears, and printed black semi-circular eyes with eyebrows.
Torso
The torso is a specialized molded plastic body shaped like a piggy bank. It is light flesh (light bisque) in color and includes a printed coin slot on the top of the back.
Legs
Hamm features four short, non-articulated stubby legs that are part of the main body mold. The underside is hollow to allow for connection to standard LEGO studs.
Accessories
Hamm comes with a removable black Bowler hat (part 35295). In some sets, he is also associated with a 'Dr. Porkchop' persona and may be accompanied by small 'coin' tiles or gold bars.
Color Scheme
Primary color is Light Flesh (Light Nougat), with a black hat and simple black printing for the eyes and snout details.
Printing Details
Printing is minimal but precise, consisting of eye/eyebrow placement on the face and a black line representing the coin slot on the spine. Alignment is generally consistent due to the flat printing surfaces.
Variants
There are no significant design variants of this specific Hamm figure, although the character was effectively replaced in the 2019 'Toy Story 4' theme by a different, smaller, and less detailed mold.
Condition Notes
Prone to scuffing on the snout and the rounded sides of the body. The light flesh plastic can show dirt or 'play wear' more easily than darker colors. The bowler hat is easily lost.
Estimated Value
Used: $12 - $18 USD; New (taken from sealed set): $25 - $35 USD. The value has remained steady and slightly appreciating due to the nostalgia for the original Toy Story mold quality.
Price (New)
Hamm was available in sets ranging from $14.99 (7596) to $79.99 (7597). He was never sold as a standalone polybag or CMF.
Compatible Sets
7596 Trash Compactor Escape (2010), 7597 Western Train Chase (2010).
Character Background
Hamm is a wisecracking plastic piggy bank voiced by John Ratzenberger in Pixar's Toy Story franchise. He often adopts the villainous alter-ego 'Dr. Porkchop' in Andy's imaginative play.
Design Notes
A 'big-fig' style specialized mold. Unlike modern LEGO animals, Hamm is sized to be in scale with Woody and Buzz, making him much larger than a standard LEGO pig piece. He is split into two halves during factory assembly.
Similar Minifigures
Rex (toy006), Bullseye (toy004), Slinky Dog (toy013), and the 2019 Hamm (toy017).
Collectibility
High. LEGO collectors value the original 2010 Toy Story line because the molds are considered superior and more movie-accurate than the simplified designs released in 2019.
History
In 2010, Hamm marked LEGO's attempt to use specialized tooling to match stylized CG characters. This figure represents the peak of Pixar-accuracy in LEGO form before the brand shifted toward more 'system-integrated' designs.
Interesting Facts
Despite being a 'piggy bank,' the LEGO version does not actually open to hold coins. The set Item Number 6589464 seen in the background of your image refers to a modern replacement parts box, not the original 2010 set.
Display Suggestions
Display alongside the 7597 Western Train (visible in your background) or with a full 2010 Toy Story cast on a white display stand to make the light flesh color pop.
Modification Potential
Low modification potential due to the unique, non-standard body shape. However, the head stud allows for any standard LEGO headgear to be swapped in place of the bowler hat.
Overall Assessment
A standout figure from the 2010 Pixar collaboration. It is a high-quality, durable piece that captures Hamms's personality perfectly. It is a 'Buy' for any nostalgic Pixar fan or LEGO completionist.