About
The build starts with a Technic core that stiffens the scissor arm, followed by tiled cladding for a clean look. Click joints let you adjust height and angle without sagging, the shade has interior detail, and the stem hides the connections well. The ball uses well executed curved patterns with discreet colour breaks. On display the silhouette is instantly recognisable and the mobility allows small pose tweaks, looking at the ball, tilting the head down, raising the arm. A lovely extra is the shower of easter eggs sprinkled through the model and manual, clear nods to Pixar films like The Incredibles, Finding Nemo, Cars, Up!, Monsters, Inc., Ratatouille, WALL-E, among others, turning the build into a treasure hunt for studio fans. (Check my post to find all easter eggs - here). Typical trade offs apply, in very extreme poses the head’s weight can stress the joints a bit, and it is best to place the base on a flat surface for maximum stability. Overall, it is a clean, satisfying build that breathes Pixar at first glance.
Box design
Classic 18+ black box with a hero photo of the lamp and ball. The back shows key poses, close ups of the head and arm mechanism, and a small panel with references to the history of Luxo Jr. Internal packaging protects the shade and the long arm sections and keeps the element sheets well separated.
Instruction manual
Clear manual, split into modules, base, lower arm, upper arm, head, and ball. Steps are short and the joint orientation callouts are easy to read, which helps avoid mistakes when closing the cladding. There are editorial pages with trivia about the Luxo Jr. short and the evolution of the Pixar logo, a great touch for context lovers. The LEGO Builder digital version helps with zoom when aligning the arm’s internal connections.
So…
As a licensed display piece, Luxo Jr. 21357 delivers with room to spare, solid construction, enough poseability, and instant recognition of the Pixar icon. If you want something striking for your desk or a video opener with a wink to animation, this is an easy pick. It gets even better value if you find a small discount, and it pairs beautifully with other film and animation models.
