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Partysaurus Rex (2012)

2012 7 minutes U animation comedy family

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Partysaurus Rex (2012) (2012) is a film entry in the Toy Story universe, a franchise that has become one of the most important names in modern animation. Rex gets left in the bathroom and becomes the unlikely hero of a wild bath-time party for a group of neglected tub toys. Directed by Mark Walsh, the project uses the familiar Toy Story mix of comedy, character emotion and big imagination to explore how toys, heroes and childhood memories keep changing over time. The voice cast includes Wallace Shawn, Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Corey Burton, Emily Hahn, Don Rickles, Estelle Harris, John Ratzenberger, Timothy Dalton, giving the story a recognisable connection to the wider Pixar world while also allowing this particular chapter to have its own identity. The final Toy Story Toons short gives Rex the spotlight, turning his nervous personality into the engine for a big, colourful comedy set-piece. For Comic Movie DB, Partysaurus Rex (2012) earns its place because Toy Story is not just a family animation franchise; it is a pop-culture universe filled with heroes, villains, sci-fi parody, emotional mythology and characters that have become as recognisable as many comic-book icons. Produced by Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Pictures, this entry adds another layer to the franchise’s long-running appeal, whether it is expanding Woody and Buzz’s journey, giving a side character more room to shine, or showing how Pixar can turn a simple toy-box idea into something cinematic, funny and surprisingly moving.

Director Mark Walsh

Released 14/09/2012

Runtime 7 minutes

Genres animation comedy family short

Rated U

Universe Other

Updated 29 May 2026

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Corey Burton

Don Rickles

Emily Hahn

Estelle Harris

Joan Cusack

Joan Cusack Jessie

John Ratzenberger

John Ratzenberger

Tim Allen

Tim Allen Buzz Lightyear

Timothy Dalton

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks Woody

Wallace Shawn

We have rated Partysaurus Rex (2012) 8 out of 10 on Comic Movie DB, and that score reflects how well this entry works within the wider Toy Story franchise. Partysaurus Rex is ridiculous in the best possible way, taking one of Toy Story’s most anxious characters and briefly turning him into a legend. What makes Partysaurus Rex (2012) interesting is that it understands the emotional rule that has always made Toy Story work: the toys may be small, silly and plastic, but their fears feel completely real. The direction from Mark Walsh keeps the story focused, while the voice cast, including Wallace Shawn, Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Corey Burton, Emily Hahn, Don Rickles, Estelle Harris, John Ratzenberger, Timothy Dalton, gives the characters enough warmth and personality to make even the smallest gag feel connected to the bigger world. The bath-toy setting is visually fun, the music gives the short real energy, and Wallace Shawn’s voice performance keeps Rex lovable even when the chaos escalates. It is also worth remembering how difficult it is for a franchise this beloved to keep returning without feeling empty. Toy Story has always walked a fine line between nostalgia and new ideas, and Partysaurus Rex (2012) is at its best when it uses familiar characters to say something sincere about change, loyalty, growing up or finding purpose. It may not have the emotional punch of the feature films, but as a pure burst of Toy Story silliness it is hard not to enjoy. As a piece of family entertainment, it is easy to enjoy, but as part of the Pixar and Disney legacy it carries extra weight. Fans who love Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang will find plenty to appreciate, and even when this entry is lighter or smaller than the main films, it still adds texture to one of animation’s most loved universes.

Did You Know?

Partysaurus Rex focuses on Rex, voiced by Wallace Shawn.
The short was directed by Mark Walsh.
It introduced a group of bath toys.
The short played with the 3D re-release of Finding Nemo.
The music-driven party sequence gives it a different feel from the other Toy Story Toons shorts.
It is the third Toy Story Toons short.

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