Every summer for over a decade, Disney has released classic upon classic through their collaboration with Pixar studios. These Disney Pixar-inspired finds demonstrate just how much influence the animated masterpieces have.
From Toy Story to Finding Nemo to Wall-E, Disney Pixar continues to find new ways to make narrative emotionally compelling and captivating. Nearly every film has become an instant pop-culture classic with icons such as Wall-E, Nemo or Captain Buzz Lighyear becoming widely recognizable figures from memorable films.
Real life renditions of the Pixar movies exist in various facets of everyday life from wedding themes to office mural art to insect photography. The films appeal to both the inner child and the adult alike, making them a perfect choice for family movie nights.
68 Peculiar Pixar-Inspired Finds
From Real Life Balloon Houses to Disneyfied Disaster Spoofs:
Andrew Robertson — Jun 26, 2012 — Pop Culture
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Real Floating Houses
National Geographic Brings the 'Up' House to Life
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Horror Cartoon Mash-Ups
The Toy Shining Turns Toy Story's Woody into a Psycho
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Animated Car Anatomy
Jake Parker Spills the Guts on Pixar's 'Cars'
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Action-Packed Ant Photography
Andrey Pavlov Uses Macro Lens to Capture the Lives of Bugs
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Disneyfied Disasters
The 'Finding Nemo 2' Parody Takes on the BP Oil Spill
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Colossal Sticky Pad Murals
The Post-It Wars Tumblr Account is Full of Playful Notepad Artwork
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Disney-Inspired Clothing Lines
The Toy Story Clothing Line by Bossini is Buzz-Worthy
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Sci-Fi Cartoon Fusion
Artist Sillof's 'Star Wars' Pixar Mash-Up Blends Pop Culture Iconography
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Adult 'Toy Story' Style
The Mighty Fine Disney ‘Toy Story 3' Tees Aren't for Kid
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Confrontational Controversy Ads
The Barbie's Rainforest Destruction Campaign Uses Ken
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How to Make Great Stories
Andrew Stanton Talks about Key Points for Creating Compelling Narrative
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Hybrid Toys
Sang Won Sung Mutant X
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60s-Styled Pixar Posters
Eric Tan Puts Disney/Pixar Movie Posters in a Time Machine
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Geek Art
WALL-E Lego Model
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Cute CGI Caddisflies
The Max Kostenko Volkswagen Insects are Awkward But Adorable
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Personified Movie Vehicles
These Pixar-Styled Cars Bring Film Automotives to Life
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Megablock Movie Trailers
The LEGO Cars 2 Trailer Recreates Original Preview Using LEGO Blocks
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Naughty Monster-Mouthed Toys
The Odd ‘Man Eaters From Outer Space' Waterproof Toy
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Untooned 'Up' Houses
'Up Up and Away' by Niccolo Picazo Imagines What a Real 'Up' House Looks Like
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Cute Computer Mods
This Custom-Made ‘WALL-E' PC is Adorable
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Candid Fictional Character Captures
The ‘Headshots' Series by Hello I'm Wild Mim
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Disney-Filled Style Shoots
The ELLE France Fashion Parade Editorial Stars a Playful Heather Marks
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Animated Edibles
Anna the Red Creates the Fun and Friendly WALL-E Sandwich
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Fantastical Forrest Illustrations
Kyoung Hwan Kim Renders Woodlands Full of Whimsy and Magic
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Child-Friendly Monster Depictions
Sam Nielson Paints Whimsical & Humorous Cartoon Characters
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Animated Pop Culture Alphabets
Mike Boon is Inspired by Kids Movies to Create Adorable Typography
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Accurately Executed Animations
Video Centro Ads Make Cartoon Characters Crisp
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Remote Controlled Helium Fish
Air Swimmers are the Coolest Toy You Didn't Know You Needed
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Digitized Magazine Editions
Wired Magazine and iPad Release June 2010 Digital Edition
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Hyper Intelligent Lighting
The LuminAR Robotic Desk Lamp Looks Very Similar to a Certain Pixar Lam
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Toy LEGO Timepieces
Wake up to theToy Story Minifigure Alarm Clock
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Homicidal Lamp Spoofs
CollegeHumor.com Presents the Pixar Intro Parody
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Lonely Robot Lunchboxes
The Wall-E Lunchbox is Pixar-Perfect
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Heartbreaking Homeless Robot Sculptures
'No-Botty' by David Emmite Predicts Bleak Machine Futures
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Sour-Faced Dolls
The Mini Chupa Chups Kipik Campaign Brings Toys to Life
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Animated Spacecraft Hybrids
Raphael Heusser Brilliantly Brings Star Wars & Cars Together
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Iconic Doll Cribs
‘Groovin' with Ken!' Toy Story 3 Promo Combines Childhood Toys
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Antiquated Monster Art
Travis Louie's The Creature Show is Both Creepy and Cute
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Movie Business Posters
Mario Graciotti Illustrates Pixar's Best Fictional Establishments
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Metallic Pop Culture Pieces
The Kreatworks Metal Art by Sudjai Presents Sci-Fi Hero Sculptures
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Perfect Pixar Pastries
The Wall-E Cake Looks Like it Has Waltzed Right Out of the Movie
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Ballooning Engagements
The Up Engagement Photoshoot is Too Cute for Words
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Cute Protesting Playthings
The WildAmmo '#Occupy Andy's Room' Snaps Show Turmoil Among Toys
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Interactive iPad Storybooks
'Toy Story 3 Read-Along' iPad App is Packed With Fun & Games
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Iconic Spaceman Origami
The Buzz Lightyear Paper Craft Art is Sure to Bring Out Your Inner Child
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Fantastic Film Animation USBs
The Disney Pixar Flash Drives Bring Loving Characters to Life
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Real Robot Pals
Adorable Sculptures by Mike Rivamonte Depict Wall-E-esque Buddies
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Intergalactic Tech Toys
The Toy Story Alien Webcam is a Fun Addition to Your Office Desk
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Reigning Animated Trilogies
'Toy Story 3' Debuts at $109 Million at the Box Office
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Animated Aging Adventures
Cannes Film Festival Bridges the Gap With 'UP'
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Charming Literature Lamps
The Playful Tiny Tim Booklight Will Light up Your Reading Experience
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Military Building Blocks
Lego's 'Army Men on Patrol' is a Toy Story Tribute
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Toy Car Earphones
The Lightning McQueen Retractable Earbuds Celebrate Disney's Cars 2
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Disney Pre-Makes
This Whoiseyevan Premake Imagines What a 1950's Version of 'UP' Might Look Like
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Collaborative Referential Gaming
The 'Disney Universe' Video Game Merges Elements of Famous Films
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Animated Movie Meals
Have Lunch with Buzz Lightyear Using the Toy Story Shirtbox
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Otherworldly Character Cameras
Buzz Lightyear and Alien Digital Cameras Will Make Your Kid Happy
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Expressive Pixar Figurines
These Medicom Toy x Cars 2 Bearbricks Smile for Fans of the Movie
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Sensational Cinematic Robots
Real Life Wall-E is the Battery Powered Version of the Pixar Classic
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Crumb-Eating Robots
The 'MO' Inspired by WALL-E Movie Dusts Away Desk Dirt
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Historic Animated Tributes
'25 Years of Pixar Animation' is an Epic Homage to Film Innovation
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Untimely Toy Deaths
'Mr. Potato Dead' Shows the End of the Road for MPH
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Princess Babydoll Frocks
Britney Spears' 'Toy Story 3' Ensemble is Cutesy
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Animated Matrimonial Accessories
Michael Miszta Creates a Cartoon 'Toy Story' Engagement Box
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Iconic Animation Books
The Art of Pixar Compiles 25 Years of Inspiring Works
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Famous Animations in Wood
Intreeguing Sculpture of Pixar's Wall-E by Morpheus
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Movie Trailer Mashups
The Incredible Quantum of Solace
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The Disney Villains x CASETiFY Collection is Vibrant
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Aroma360 Transports Individuals into the Magical World of Disney
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The 'Potto' Toy Camera Concept Encourages Kids to Color in Prints
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The Alice in Wonderland x wet n wild Collection is Playful
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The OPI x Barbie the Movie Collection Includes Nine Fantastic Shades
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The Proper x Barbie Shop Shares Co-Branded Popcorn Packs
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Blabla's Little Monster Soft Toys Promote Listening, Curiosity and Dreams
Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
NYX Cosmetics x Barbie Was Inspired by the Forthcoming Movie
Nostalgic Cartoon Sneaker Designs
The Powerpuff Girls Nike Dunks Will Be Highly Anticipated
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Superhero-Inspired Automobiles
Midjourney Boasts a Slew of AI-Generated Car Designs
Retro Cartoon-Inspired Clogs
The Jetsons are Highlighted in the Latest Pair of Crocs
Emotive Youth Skincare
The Bubble Skincare x Disney Collab Integrates Inside Out 2 Characters
Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Ogre-Inspired Clogs
Crocs and DreamWorks Created a Shrek-Inspired Shoe
Mermaid-Inspired Beach Houses
Booking.com's Under the Sea Stay Celebrates 'The Little Mermaid'
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Toy Story Funday Football Animates the Action Between NFL Teams
Spooky Cartoon Sneakers
The Simpsons x adidas Rivalry 86 Low 'Treehouse of Horror' Shoe is Playful
Video Game-Inspired Homewares
The Super Mario Home Adventure Life Products are Game-Themed
Animated Truck-Inspired Footwear
Crocs Launches a New Classic Clog Inspired by Tow Mater
Cartoon-Inspired Phone Accessories
PopSockets Unveils its Whimsical Powerpuff Girls Collection
Floral Champagne Pop-Ups
The Perrier-Jouët House of Wonder is an Ethereal Ode to Flowers
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Content-Inspired Physical Retail Experience
Netflix House Creates a Space for Fans to Buy Merch
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Build-A-Bear's Make-Your-Own PEEPS Collection Features Bunnies
Cartoon Characters-Themed Apparel
The Hundreds and Warner Bros. Launch New Celebratory Collection
Nostalgic Light Installations
Toronto's Illuminarium is Launching 'LITE-BRITE: Worlds of Wonder'
Elevated Anime-Inspired Home Decor
The Nendo Pokémon Mosaic Collection Has 75 Pieces
Cartoon-Themed Vegan Sneakers
Disney's Mickey and Minnie Mouse Cover the New Vegan adidas 'Samba'
Playful Cartoon-Inspired Footwear
The Sanrio x Converse Line Includes Beloved Cartoon Characters
Sitcom-Themed Doll Lines
Polly Pocket Teams Up with Warner Bros. Discovery for Collector Series
Animated Movie Earbud Cases
The Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Toy Story Cases Come in Two Styles
Inspiring Multi-Shop Pop-Ups
Pinterest's Possibility Place Immerses Guests in Inspiration
Villainous Bridal Gowns
Allure Bridal's Newest Disney Bridal Gowns Were Inspired by Villains
Cartoon Character-Inspired Sneakers
Disney and adidas Unveil Its New Pinocchio-Inspired Sneakers
Fantastical Crystal Slippers
Swarovski Recreated Cinderella's Glass Slippers for Disney's 100th
Animation-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Highsnobiety Presents a Special Pixar Collection
Toy Film-Inspired Perforated Shoes
The Buzz Lightyear Crocs is Detailed with Themed Motifs
Anniversary-Honoring Vintage Drinkware
Starbucks and Disney Join Forces on a New Collection
Celebratory Disney-Inspired Collections
Forever 21 Celebrates Disney's 100th Anniversary
Cartoon Movie-Themed Clogs
Crocs Teams Up with Pixar to Launch the 'Mater' Croc Design
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Interactive Pixel Plushies
Eolo Toys' Pixel Hugs are Cuddly Plushes Enhanced with Tech Features
Fairy Tale-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Creates Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Cottage
Forest-Inspired Screenless Toys
Boogie Board Launched the Sketch Pals Forest Friends Line
Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
Luna Luna Presents the Forgotten Fantasy Exhibition in LA
First-Person Vintage-Inspired Games
Mouse is a New Shooter Game Inspired by Vintage Disney
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Anime-Inspired Extensive Capsules
Studio Ghibli Joins Ensky to Create a Series of Collectibles
Cartoon-Inspired Technical Shoes
Salomon and Sandy Liang Celebrates a Pokémon with a XT-6
Animated Movie Apparel
Boxlunch Celebrates Dreamworks Animation Films with an Exclusive Collection
Fairytale Film Makeup
The Sigma Beauty x Disney Beauty and the Beast Collection is Enchanting
Sparkling Detailed Princess Dolls
Disney Unveils American Girl Dolls with Swarovski
Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters
LEGO Builder John Carter Creates a Blocked Version of Space
Forward-Thinking Wedding Pop-Ups
Anthropologie Weddings x Pinterest Shares Emerging Styles
Cartoon-Inspired Pizza Merchandise
Disney Launches the New Pizza-Themed Disney Eats Collection
Comic-Inspired Soda Cans
Marvel and Coca-Cola Join on the Heroes Captivating Can Designs
Renter-Friendly Wallpaper Collections
Otto Studio & Tierney Milne Created Peel-and-Stick Decor
Summer-Ready Toy-Branded Clothing
The Mattel Barbie Film Merch Collection is Expansive
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Gelato Pique Works with Pokémon on a New Lounge Collection
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The Disney x Vespa Collaboration Boasts a Nod to Mickey Mouse
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The New Disney Kitchen Set has a Stealthy Design
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