This LEGO Accessory Is a Necessity for the New Pixar Lamp Set

The LEGO Ideas Pixar Luxo Jr. set (#21357) came out in June, and it's one of the coolest builds we've done so far. It's a faithful recreation of the iconic hopping lamp animation we've all come to know and love over the years, and the colorful ball hides a handful of fun Pixar Easter eggs. Unfortunately, the light bulb in the set is just a regular old LEGO brick, and while it's a great model to have on the shelf, what if you could actually light it up?

BrickBling has done just that, and has three different versions of their third-party compatible light that replaces the actual brick bulb. They range in price from $19.98 to $26.98 depending on the style you get, and can apply an additional 15% off with a coupon.

LEGO Ideas Pixar Luxo Jr. LED Add-ons Available

The remote control version is what I would get for the LEGO lamp on my shelf. Being able to turn it on and off from afar is perfect on the fly (or if you're lazy, like me). It comes with the replacement bulb, instructions, the remote control, expansion board, a 50cm cable, and power supply. Then there's the light control version, which is pretty impressive - it's motion detected, so the clutter and wiring is minimal compared to other versions. If mine wasn't so out of the way, this is my second choice. Finally, there's the classic corded on/ off version, which functions like any other lamp.

The LEGO Ideas Pixar Luxo Jr. was released in early June and costs $69.99. At 613 pieces, it only took me around two hours to build in one sitting, and it features some unique and innovative build techniques like rubber bands for tension. There are plenty of other LEGO Disney sets out there, but only a handful of Pixar options that are worth your time.

Myles Obenza is a freelance writer for IGN. Follow him on Bluesky @mylesobenza.bsky.social.