There is a ton of Disney merchandise available at any given time. If it's something you can buy, there's probably a Disneyfied version of it that has existed at some point in time. And while I do think there's maybe a bit too much Disney stuff out there already, I'm not mad that the Toy Story Space Crane toy is making a comeback.
Toy Story was one of my favorite movies as a kid and is, in my opinion, the best overall Pixar movie franchise of all time. The two most iconic images from the first movie that still haunt my memory are the Pizza Planet truck, and of course, the Space Crane scene. This actual working miniature crane game is really pressing all the right nostalgia buttons for me.
The Toy Story Alien Crane Game Is Now Available
Interestingly enough, this isn't the first time we've seen this exact toy. It originally launched as a Disney Parks' Exclusive back in 2022 with a different name (you can still find the old version on Amazon). From what I can tell from looking at old unboxing videos, the new version looks exactly the same in almost every way. I'm not sure when the old model was retired from Disney's online storefront, but this new version quietly became available exclusively at the Disney Store at the end of January 2025 and has just been sitting here waiting for fans to find it again.
As for what the toy actually does, it's essentially a fully functioning claw game in the shape of a miniature rocket ship. You can move the joystick to adjust the claw and push the button to drop it. You'll also get 10 little aliens you can put in the machine to retrieve. The original Space Crane toy included various sound effects, which may or may not be present in this new version. According to the product page, sounds include "Ooh, the Claw!"
In Toy Story News: Toy Story 5 Releases This Year
For those who aren't following Pixar's release schedule closely, it's worth noting that Toy Story 5 is coming out this year. The film is currently scheduled to hit theaters on June 19, 2026 and will likely bring with it a whole new wave of Toy Story merch. There's even a rumor going around that LEGO will be releasing a Toy Story book nook in the shape of Slinky Dog in 2026. Considering we've only gotten three LEGO book nooks so far, I'm really hoping that rumor turns out to be true.
Jacob Kienlen is a Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor's degree in communication and over 8 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different pop culture topics — from TV series to indie games and books.
