Buzz Lightyear (Toy Story 1-3 Version)
toy004 · Toy Story
Toy Story 1 / 2 / 3 Wave · 2010. Debuted in the Star Command Spaceship (7593). This era marked LEGO's return to licensed Pixar themes, utilizing specialized molds for character accuracy.
Figure ID
toy004
Theme
Toy Story
Year Released
2010. Debuted in the Star Command Spaceship (7593). This era marked LEGO's return to licensed Pixar themes, utilizing specialized molds for character accuracy.
Rarity
Uncommon to Rare. While mass-produced in 2010, this specific version with the unique molded head is discontinued and highly sought after by collectors compared to newer, standard-minifigure-head versions.
Head
Unique molded head. Unlike modern minifigures, this features a specialized PVC-style head mold representing Buzz's face with a smirk and purple cowl, not a standard LEGO cylinder block.
Torso
White torso with Buzz Lightyear space suit printing. Features iconic green chest plate design, red button, and 'Lightyear' nameplate on the front. Arms are white with white hands.
Legs
White legs with lime green printing on the knees and green/purple accents on the hips and feet to represent the space suit jointing.
Accessories
Includes a large lime green wrap-around wing pack piece (jetpack) and folding wings with red and white 'hazard' stripe printing. Usually accompanied by a trans-light blue visor (though not visible in all displays).
Color Scheme
Classic Space Ranger palette: White, Lime Green, Purple, and Grey, with primary red and blue accents on the chest buttons.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on a lime green chest armor piece and white legs. The head features complex multi-color printing for the eyes, smirk, and eyebrows.
Variants
Variants include toy001 (Dirty Buzz from trash chute), toy012 (Buzz with standard head from Disney CMF), and the 2022 Lightyear movie versions which are significantly more realistic/gritty.
Condition Notes
Prone to wing-hinge stress marks. The lime green armor can show scuffs easily. The molded head is made of a different plastic density that can attract dust or develop 'tackiness' if stored in high humidity.
Estimated Value
New: $25-$35 USD; Used: $12-$20 USD. Value is heavily dependent on the presence of the wing pack and clear visor.
Price (New)
Contained in sets ranging from $14.99 (7595 Army Men on Patrol - though a different variant) up to $79.99 (7592 Construct-a-Buzz). This specific figure was in the $29.99 7593 Spaceship.
Compatible Sets
7593 Star Command Spaceship, 7598 Pizza Planet Truck Rescue, 30070 Alien Spaceship (Promotional).
Character Background
Space Ranger from the Intergalactic Alliance, based on the Pixar film 'Toy Story'. This version represents the 'toy' character rather than the 'real' person shown in the 2022 film.
Design Notes
One of the last examples of LEGO using specialized 'non-traditional' head molds for licensed characters before pivoting toward the 'standard head with hairpiece' aesthetic for Disney IPs.
Similar Minifigures
Evil Dr. Porkchop (toy010), Woody (toy002), Jessie (toy005), and Series 1 Disney CMF Buzz Lightyear (dis002).
Collectibility
High. It is a 'holy grail' for Toy Story completionists because the specialized head mold captures the character's likeness much better than the standard minifigure head used in later waves.
History
The 2010 Toy Story line was a milestone for LEGO, being one of the first themes to use longer legs for Woody/Jessie and specialized heads for Buzz and Rex.
Interesting Facts
The wing pack is actually a separate piece that fits over the neck peg, similar to modern armor pieces, but it was massive for its time.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed inside the 7593 Spaceship or on a clear stand to show off the wings. Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent the lime green from fading to a yellow-tinted hue.
Modification Potential
Low modification potential due to the specialized head mold, but the wings are often used in MOCs for custom space-themed mechs or heroes.
Overall Assessment
A 9/10 for Toy Story fans. While the specialized head is controversial among LEGO 'purists', it remains the most screen-accurate representation of the character in LEGO history.