Pixar's Luxo Jr. lamp is now a $100 collectible — that can't actually light up
Disney has turned Pixar's iconic hopping lamp into a $100 desk collectible, launched at D23 on August 15, 2026. The figure moves its head and body, responds to motion and sound, and plays authentic Pixar sounds — but it cannot emit a single lumen of actual light. If you've ever wanted the Pixar logo on your shelf, this is your best official shot.
The catch
The lamp's inability to glow isn't a design oversight. The name "Luxo" belongs to a Norwegian lighting manufacturer, Luxo ASA, which holds the trademark rights for illuminated products. That legal boundary means Disney can sell you a lamp-shaped collectible with working mechanical features — just not one that functions as a lamp. It runs on four AA batteries and is limited to one per customer.
The Pixar Luxo Jr. collectible lamp moves its head and body in response to motion and sound, but cannot emit light due to trademark restrictions held by Norwegian brand Luxo ASA.
What you get for $100
The Pixar Lamp — officially part of the Disney Story Collection D23 line — is priced at $99.99 in the US and £100 in the UK, available now on the Disney Store. Stock is limited, with a one-per-guest cap in place. The figure reacts to nearby movement and sound, turning its "head" and animating its "body" in response, making it more of an interactive desk toy than a static statue.
The release ties into Pixar's 40th anniversary, marking four decades since the studio's original 1986 Luxo Jr. short film — the two-minute animation that introduced the bouncing lamp to the world and eventually became the studio's logo. Dis Merchandise News confirms the August 15 launch date and US pricing.
Worth it?
At $100, the Pixar Lamp sits squarely in premium collectible territory. Its closest rival is the LEGO Ideas Luxo Jr. set (21357, 613 pieces, around $100), which is also non-functional as a light source but offers a buildable model. Fan-made alternatives exist too, though none carry official Disney branding.
The Disney Store EU also lists the item for European buyers, with a one-per-guest limit mirroring the US policy. If you're a Pixar fan and the price doesn't sting, this is as close to owning the studio's mascot as it gets — just don't expect it to help you read at night.