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Pixar’s Up House leads LEGO’s Disney 100 sets

March 3, 2023 by Amie Cranswick

Following a look at the Disney 100th anniversary wave of minifigures, LEGO has now unveiled the impressive Up House (43217) set which is inspired by its appearance in Pete Docter and Bob Peterson’s acclaimed 2009 Disney-Pixar movie Up and contains minifigures for Carl Fredricksen, Russell, and a Dug dog figure.

The set is being released on April 1st as part of LEGO’s Disney 100 celebrations, which also includes two sets for young builders in the DUPLO 3 in 1 Magical Castle and the 4+ Disney Celebration Train. All sets go on sale on April 1st; check out the promotional images here…

 

Adventure awaits Disney fans aged 9 and up with this fun LEGO® ǀ Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House (43217). The set that everyone will be talking about includes a detailed section of the iconic house with a chimney and balloons, 2 LEGO minifigures, a LEGO dog figure, a wilderness explorer backpack and an adventure book. Kids can also enjoy an easy and intuitive building adventure with the LEGO Builder app, which lets them zoom in and rotate models in 3D, save sets and track their progress.

This set comes with 2 LEGO minifigures, Carl Fredricksen and Russell, plus a Dug LEGO dog figure. This premium building toy makes a fun gift for adult fans of Up or older kids who want to join the hottest trend.

  • Endless inspiration – Give a movie fan or any kid who lives for high-flying adventures a gift full of details to inspire the imagination with this LEGO® ǀ Disney and Pixar ‘Up’ House (43217) set
  • Creativity in a box – This 598-piece set includes a partial house build with balloons, different rooms and functions, 2 minifigures, a LEGO® animal figure and plenty of accessories to spark play
  • Beloved characters – With Disney and Pixar’s Carl Fredricksen and Russell LEGO® minifigures, plus a Dug LEGO dog figure, the set is made for unlimited adventures on land or floating through the clouds
  • Impressive gift for ages 9+ – Disney and Pixar fans with a passion for adventure will enjoy this set full of imaginative possibilities, with a house based on an iconic movie
  • Unlimited play – With the house measuring over 10.5 in. (27 cm) high, 6 in. (15 cm) wide and 4 in. (11 cm) deep, this set is made for endless play sessions or display in kids’ (or adults’) rooms

 

Looking for the best building toy for toddlers to enjoy hours of creative construction fun? The LEGO® DUPLO® ǀ Disney 3in1 Magic Castle (10998) set is packed with play starters. Toddlers aged 3+ play out a fun day preparing for a celebration with Disney’s Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Daisy Duck, Donald Duck and Figaro the cat.

The castle can be built 3 ways. Toddlers get the choice of making one large model, a tall tower or 2 smaller castle builds. The set isfull of features for imaginative play, such as a kitchen for cake-making and a dressing room with a buildable mirror toy. Also included are enchanting details from around the Disney universe, such as Cinderella’s shoe, Belle’s rose and the magic book from The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.

Preschoolers learn self-expression as they role-play these recognizable Disney characters and develop fine motor skills as they explore functions such as the opening secret compartment of the magic tree.

  • Imaginative building toy for hours of play – Give toddlers limitless creative adventures as they develop motor skills building and rebuilding the LEGO® DUPLO® ǀ Disney 3in1 Magic Castle (10998) set
  • Disney characters – Preschoolers explore the castle’s magical features in the company of 5 LEGO® DUPLO® figures: Disney’s Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Figaro the cat
  • Building fun that always stays fresh – Toddlers configure the model however they choose: as a large castle, a tall tower or as 2 smaller builds hinged together
  • Accessories that spark creative stories – The set comes with elements such as Cinderella’s shoe, a magic book, mirror, wand, camera, balloons and a kitchen mixer
  • Gift for little builders with big imaginations – Delight a Disney fan aged 3+ on a special occasion with this feature-filled, buildable toy castle that gives hours of play
  • Lots of space to play – The main model measures over 20.5 in. (52 cm) high, 18.5 in. (48 cm) wide and 7.5 in. (19 cm) deep, so there’s ample room for little fingers to explore

 

Enchant young train fans aged 4+ with a buildable toy everyone will talk about. The LEGO® ǀ Disney: Disney Celebration Train (43212) set features a station, engine, 3 train floats and 6 LEGO minifigures: Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Moana, Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and Woody. You and your kids can enjoy an intuitive building adventure with the LEGO Builder app, which includes zoom and rotate tools so little ones can visualize the model as they build.

This 4+ set boosts children’s confidence with a fun play experience, while Starter Bricks give kids a sturdy base for the build. Each bag has a character, so kids can start the play at any point and finish the set later.

4+ sets are a great way for adults to share the fun with young kids. If grown-ups are also new to LEGO building toys, not to worry – kids can take control because this set also comes with picture instructions, making it easy for those who are just starting to read to follow the progress.

  • Build, play, celebrate – Give fans aged 4+ a set celebrating Disney’s 100th anniversary to inspire imaginative play with this LEGO® ǀ Disney: Disney Celebration Train (43212) kit
  • Fast fun – The 200-piece set includes an engine and 3 train ‘parade floats’, a station, 6 LEGO® minifigures and lots of story starters. Each bag of bricks contains a character, so play starts fast
  • Train play – This set encourages kids who love trains to fully immerse themselves in the build and the fun. Each float includes functions or hidden features kids can discover as they play
  • Gift for ages 4+ – A premium set for train-loving kids that’s packed with activities so parents and youngsters can share developmental milestones as they build and play
  • Play and display – The fully connected train measures over 4.5 in. (12 cm) high, 17 in. (44 cm) long and 2 in. (5 cm) wide and can be displayed in kids’ bedrooms once they’ve finished playing

 

Originally published March 3, 2023. Updated March 4, 2023.

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, LEGO, Movies, News, Toys Tagged With: Disney, LEGO, LEGO Disney, LEGO DUPLO, Up

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick has been part of Flickering Myth's editorial team for over a decade. She has a background in publishing and copyediting and has served as Executive Editor of FlickeringMyth.com since 2020.

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