List of Pixar film references

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Toy Story trilogy – A113 is the license plate number on Andy's mom's minivan, later replaced by a CUV in Toy Story 3.[4][5]
A Bug's Life – A113 is the code on a cereal box as Flik enters the bug city.[6]
Monsters, Inc. – On the news broadcast on TV, the newscasters are shaped like "A" and "1", while the background says 13. Additionally, when Randall gets beaten up in the caravan, the stars in the sky can be connected to read A113.[7]
Finding Nemo – A113 is the model code on the camera used by a scuba diver.[8]
The Incredibles – A113 is the conference room number in Syndrome's lair, mentioned by Mirage.[9][10] Also, when Mr. Incredible is imprisoned, he is kept at level A1 in cell number 13.[11]
Cars – A113 is the number of the freight train that almost crashes into Lightning McQueen while he is first on his way to Radiator Springs.[12] It is also Mater's license plate number in both the film and the related short film, Mater and the Ghostlight.[13]
Ratatouille – Git, the lab rat, has a tag on his left ear that reads "A113".[14]
WALL-E – A113 is the code for the directive given to the Axiom's autopilot to never return to Earth.[15][16] This to date has been the largest involvement of the A113 Easter egg in the plot of a Pixar film.
Up – A113 is the number of the courtroom where Carl Fredricksen is called in.
Cars 2 – A113 is the number on Siddeley's tail.[17] It remains the number on Mater's license plate, and it is part of the image number on the spy photo of Miles Axelrod's engine.
Brave – ACXIII (A113 in Roman numerals) is carved above the doorway of the witch's cottage.[10]
Monsters University – A113 is the number of the lecture hall where James P. "Sulley" Sullivan and Mike Wazowski have their first class.[10]
Inside Out – When Riley Andersen heads to her new school in San Francisco, she is put in room A113. "A113" is also written in graffiti on a building in the scene where she is walking up a street going towards a bus and gets a call from her mother.[18]
The Good Dinosaur – A113 is formed from the sticks of the wooden fence of the cluckers' enclosure at Arlo's family's farm.[19]
Finding Dory – Seals Rudder and Fluke have "A1" and "13" tags on their tail fins. Also, near the end of the film a license plate on a truck reads "CALA113".[20]
Cars 3 – A113 is the number of Sterling's office space.[21] Also, one of Ms. Fritter's victims' licence plate reads "A01-13L".[7]
Coco – One of Ernesto de la Cruz records in Miguel's attic hideout has a catalog number A-113. A113 also appears on the door of the Bureau of Family Grievances in the Land of the Dead.[10]
Incredibles 2 – A113 is spray-painted on the dumpster behind which Frozone is hiding from the Underminer's attack. The model name of the runaway maglev train that Elastigirl stops is MGLV-A113. Also, A113 is on the door of the editing room of Devtech, and it appears as the document code on the International Superhero Accord. Near the end of the film, Tony and Violet are going on a date at a movie theater showing a movie called "Dementia 113".[7][10]
Toy Story 4 – A vintage 1970s-style A113 sign appears in the antique store.
Onward – A police officer calls Officer Bronco saying "we got a one-one-three in progress" on the radio.[7][10][22]
Soul – A113 appears on one of the street signs in the Hall of Everything.[10]
Luca – A113 is the number on Luca Paguro's train ticket to Genova.[10]
Turning Red – Meilin "Mei" Lee's dad uses a "Professional Model A113" line chalker at the Skydome. Also, during the end credits, A113 appears on the 4*TOWN concert tickets.[10][23]
Lightyear – A113 is seen outside the window of Alisha Hawthorne's office.[7]
Elemental – The "Now Approaching Element City" sign seen in the film's teaser trailer reads "A H Al" in the corner; the atomic numbers of hydrogen (H) and aluminum (Al) are 1 and 13, respectively.[24] During the film itself, A113 is seen as a room number at City Hall in the scene where Wade Ripple's bag accidentally catches fire when he hides Ember Lumen.[25]
Inside Out 2 – The secret vault that holds Bloofy, Lance and Deep Dark Secret is labeled ACXIII, which is A113 in Roman numerals.[26]
Elio – Elio Solís' backpack says "Area 113".[27]

Luxo Ball

A yellow ball with a blue stripe and a red star, which was first shown in the short Luxo, Jr., has been shown in several Pixar feature films and shorts, most prominently in the Toy Story franchise, as well as the print Pixar icon.[33]

The ball's design pattern appeared on the floor of the circus ring in Red's Dream.
When Buzz Lightyear demonstrates how he "flies" in Toy Story, he bounces off a Luxo Ball.
In Toy Story 2, one Luxo Ball appears in a TV commercial for Al's Toy Barn.[6][34] Several Luxo Balls can also be seen when the toys are in the store itself: when entering, one can be easily seen to the left;[35] when leaving, a whole box of Luxo Balls can be seen to the left.[36]
A Luxo Ball appears in a trailer for Toy Story and Toy Story 2 double feature in Disney Digital 3-D.
In Boo's room in Monsters, Inc.; When Boo returns to her room, she gives Sulley the ball.[37]
In the toy chest at the dentist office in Finding Nemo.[38]
In the Incredibles short film Jack-Jack Attack as one of the toys given to Jack-Jack by Kari.
On the floor of a neighbor child's room[39] and on one of Russell's merit badges in Up.
In the teaser trailer for Toy Story 3, Bullseye rolls on the Luxo Ball and it forms the fake logo for the film. In the film itself, the ball is seen as a design on a tile in Sunnyside Daycare. The ball itself is also used as a volleyball by Chunk and Jack-in-the-Box during the credits.[38]
In Brave, a wooden version of the Luxo Ball is seen inside the witch's cottage.[38]
In Monsters University, the ball is drawn as graffiti on a wall during the Scare games.[38]
In Inside Out, the ball briefly appears during a flashback of young Riley playing hide and seek with Bing Bong.[38]
In The Good Dinosaur, the Luxo Ball is seen flying past Arlo and Spot in an odd scene where their bodies are switched.[38]
In Finding Dory, the Luxo Ball is seen as a design on a truck's steering wheel.[38]
In Cars 3, a Crazy 8 demolition derby car named Bill is painted in the ball's colors (red, yellow, and blue) and has balls on its wheels.[38]
In Coco, a Mexican wrestling mask has the colors of the ball and a red star on top.[38]
In Incredibles 2, the Luxo Ball is seen on a seal as a design on Jack-Jack's crib.[38]
In Toy Story 4, when Buzz is stuck at the wall of prizes, plastic rockets that have the star and the blue stripe from the Luxo Ball on them can be seen hanging next to him. The ball itself also appears in the antique shop.[40]
In Onward, the Luxo Ball is seen on a metal shield in the Manticore's Tavern.[38]
In Soul, a translucent version of the Luxo Ball can be seen to the left of the sink and the couch in 22's cardboard box home.[38]
In Luca, the ball is briefly seen on a tiled rooftop balcony of a building on the Italian Riviera during the bike race.[38]
In Turning Red, the ball is seen in the swimming pool at Tyler's party.[41]
In Elemental, the ball can be seen as the "o" in the "Popcorn" logo on the red and white container of popcorn that Wade holds.[38]
In Inside Out 2, the ball is seen in the parade of future careers inside Riley's mind.[42]
Win or Lose:
In "Coach's Kid", the ball is seen by a swing set in the same shot as the Pizza Planet truck during Laurie's run to the softball field to train.
In "Pickle", a miniature version of the ball is seen at the daycare, which Vanessa uses to prevent Zane from biting. The ball is also seen at the party.
In Elio, the ball is seen on Elio's desk.[27]

Companies

To avoid overt product placement in Pixar films, a series of fictional companies are used as placeholders. Some appear only in one franchise (such as fictional NASCAR sponsors in Cars) but others serve as recurring themes.

Buy-n-Large (BnL)

Buy-n-Large is a fictional megacorporation that first appeared in WALL-E as the entity which controlled all economic and government services on the future Earth.

WALL-E:
Buy-n-Large logos are seen throughout the movie and the company president appears in a message to the captain of the Axiom.[70]
Toy Story 3:
Buzz Lightyear's batteries are "BnL Alkaline".
Cars 3:
One of the race tracks on which Jackson Storm is shown having a winning streak is called "BnL Raceway".[71]
Soul:
The Buy-n-Large logo is featured in one of the stickers.[72]

Dinoco

Dinoco is a fictional oil company that first appeared in Toy Story as a small gas station. It plays a central role as a key race car sponsor in the Cars franchise, and made a small cameo in WALL-E.[43] The company's logo is a dinosaur, but with a Brontosaurus in Toy Story and a Tyrannosaurus in Cars (a reference to Sinclair Oil, which uses a similar dinosaur logo; the name, however, is similar to Sunoco, the current oil and gasoline sponsor of NASCAR).

Toy Story:
Andy's Mom goes to the gas station to fuel and it's where Woody and Buzz fight and are left behind.[73]
Cars:
The company's branding uses a pale blue shade referred to as "Dinoco blue", originally created for

Eggman Movers

Eggman Movers, also known as Eggman Moving, is a fictional moving company that has an anthropomorphic egg with a hat as a mascot and appears mostly throughout the Toy Story franchise. The company's name is a reference to Pixar production designer Ralph Eggleston.[40]

Toy Story:
An Eggman Movers moving truck is heavily featured in the climax of the film, as Andy's family moves from their old house to their new one.
Toy Story 4:
An old advertising sign for Eggman Moving appears at the antique store.[40]

Poultry Palace

Poultry Palace is a fictional chicken-based fast-food chain that first appears in the Toy Story short Small Fry.

Toy Story 4:
During their road trip, Bonnie and her parents can briefly be seen eating at a Poultry Palace location.
At the antiques store, an old Poultry Palace sign can be seen.[77]
Onward:
A Poultry Palace cup can be seen on the gas station's counter.[78]
Lightyear:
Poultry Palace-branded cookies can be seen in the vending machine at the mining facility.

Movies

Toy Story franchise

These Pixar films contain the following references to the Toy Story films, shorts, and television specials:

A Bug's Life:
In one of the bloopers that play during the end credits, Flik, as he is about to take flight, quotes Buzz Lightyear's catchphrase "To Infinity and Beyond", instead of "For the colony, and for oppressed ants everywhere!".
One of the additional bloopers features Woody as a crewman, running the clapperboard,[45] appearing after Dr. Flora accidentally pronounced Atta as "Princess Abba", and she, with Mr. Soil, jokes of it after.
Monsters, Inc.:
Andy's cloud wallpaper is shown while Randall is practicing his scares.[6]
When Boo returns home at the end, a Jessie doll is seen on her table.[45] She then hands Sulley the doll.[37]
A larger version of a clown toy from Andy's Room appears at the laugh floor at the end near the laugh canisters.[6]
During a blooper, while Mike and Sulley are walking to work, they wait at a crosswalk next to Ted's leg, who roars and stomps his feet. The camera zooms out to reveal that the leg belongs to Rex, who then asks anxiously how it went, if he can do it again and promises to be taller. In the actual film, Ted makes chicken sounds.[79]
Finding Nemo:
When Nemo is frantically looking for a way to escape the fish tank in the dentist's office, a Buzz Lightyear action figure can be seen lying next to the toy box in the waiting room.[80]
Cars:
The tires of all the Piston Cup racers (including Lightning McQueen) are Lightyear Buzzard tires, a reference to Buzz Lightyear and Goodyear Eagle tires.[81]
The drive-in theater shows Toy Car Story, featuring stylized car versions of characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Hamm.[82]
WALL-E:
Rex is seen in WALL-E's house.[83]
Hamm can be seen in WALL-E's house when EVE visits.[54]
The orange traffic cones from Toy Story 2 can be seen in garbage piles and WALL-E's room.[54]
Up:
The grape soda brand for the bottle cap that Ellie gives to Carl is the same as seen in the Buzz Lightyear commercial in Toy Story.[56]
Lots-O'-Huggin' Bear can be seen as the balloons pass a child's room.[56]
Coco:
Woody and Buzz piñatas are seen in Santa Cecilia.[84]

A Bug's Life

These Pixar films and shorts contain the following references to A Bug's Life:

Toy Story 2:
The calendar in Andy's room shows a still image of ants carrying food and walking across a blade of grass.[6][85]
When Mrs. Potato Head is waiting for her earring, she's reading a storybook retelling the events of A Bug's Life.[6][86]
Heimlich can be seen as a small caterpillar, crawling on a branch just before Buzz cuts through.[45]

Monsters, Inc. franchise

These Pixar films contain the following references to Monsters, Inc. or Monsters University:

Finding Nemo:
The fish mobile found in the dentist's office is the same one featured in Boo's room.[93]
Mike Wazowski can be seen swimming in scuba gear during the credits.[94]
Cars:
The drive-in theater shows Monster Trucks, Inc., featuring stylized car versions of characters Sulley, Mike, and the Abominable Snowman (here known as the Abominable Snowplow).[95]
WALL-E

Finding Nemo franchise

These Pixar films and shorts contain the following references to Finding Nemo and Finding Dory:

Monsters, Inc.:
On the wall behind the sushi chef at Harryhausen's, there is a clownfish.[6]
Before Mike says "And he is....outta here!" as Sulley is throwing Randall through a door to the motor home from A Bug's Life, Nemo can be seen hanging on the wall.[98]
Boo gives Sulley a Nemo toy before he leaves her room. (As Monsters, Inc. was made before Finding Nemo this was a sneak peek.)[45][37]

The Incredibles franchise

These Pixar films contain the following references to The Incredibles and Incredibles 2:

Finding Nemo:
A young boy in the dentist's office is reading a Mr. Incredible comic book.[45][106]
Ratatouille:
Bomb Voyage appears as a mime.[107][45][108]

Cars franchise

These films and shorts contain references to Cars, Cars 2 or Cars 3:

Finding Nemo:
A yellow Fiat 500 similar to Luigi can be seen driving across the street.[110]
Boundin':
Stanley makes a cameo appearance.[45][111]
The Incredibles:
When the Incredibles and Frozone fight against the Omnidroid, a non-anthropomorphic Doc Hudson can be seen parked in the background.[112]

Ratatouille

These films contain references to the film Ratatouille:

WALL-E:
Skinner's scooter can be seen in the junkyard.[54][116]
Cars 2:
In Paris, a car version of Gusteau's Restaurant is seen as "Gastow's" in the background.

WALL-E

These films contain references to the film WALL-E:

Your Friend the Rat:
WALL-E can be seen driving a bus-like ship on a future human-colonized Mars.[45][117]

Up

These films contain references to the film Up:

Ratatouille:
As Remy runs through Paris, a shadow of Dug is cast against a wall.[118][119]
WALL-E:
Carl's walker can be seen among WALL-E's collection.[120]
Toy Story 3:
One of the papers (which is a postcard) on top of Andy's dresser says "Carl and Ellie Fredricksen" on it.[114][121]

Brave

These films or shorts contain references to the film Brave:

Cars 2:
During the London chase scene, the Lemons crash into a pub. On the wall is a tapestry depicting Princess Merida and her family as cars.[122]

Inside Out franchise

These films contain references to the films Inside Out and Inside Out 2:

Finding Dory:
Riley made a cameo appearance alongside numerous children in the Marine Life Institute.
Cars 3:
Two racecars are sponsored by the TripleDent brand, which in-universe is sold as a "spearmint-flavored dent filler".
Incredibles 2:
A 60's styled TripleDent logo can be spotted as:
Helen gives chase to the Metrolev Train.[123]
The Parrs go after a group of robbers in the film's final scene.[124]
Toy Story 4:

The Good Dinosaur

These films contain references to the film The Good Dinosaur:

Monsters University:
Dinosaur toys resembling Arlo are seen on the floor during the last Scare Games event.[127]
Inside Out:
Dinosaur statues based on several characters from the film are seen in a flashback.[128]

Coco

These films contain references to the film Coco:

Cars 3:
Cruz uses an image of the Santa Cecilia Grave to motivate a homesick trainee.[129]
The Shiny Guitar is hung on the wall behind the band playing at the Cotter Pin Bar in Thomasville.[130]
Toy Story 4:
A toy version of Héctor's guitar is among the wall of prizes.[40]
On a record player at the Second Chance Antiques store, a Greatest Hits record of Ernesto de la Cruz can be seen.[77]

Luca

These projects contain references to the film Luca:

Elio:
One person says "Giulia from Italia," via the Ham radio in the spacecraft.[27]

Turning Red

These projects contain references to the film Turning Red:

Luca:
A 4*TOWN vinyl record can be seen in Giulia's room (titled 4*VILLAGI).[131]
Inside Out 2:
A 4*TOWN poster can be seen in Riley's room.
Dream Productions:
"Nobody Like U" and "You Know What's Up" by 4*TOWN are featured in two of the episodes.

Lightyear

These films contain references to the film Lightyear.

Turning Red:
Miriam's skateboard include stickers with the logo for Star Command as well as Sox.

Shorts

The Adventures of André and Wally B.

These films contain references to The Adventures of André and Wally B.:

Red's Dream:
André is on a clock.[132]
Toy Story:
A book with the same title as the short is visible on Andy's bookshelf.[45]
WALL-E
Wally B. is seen.[133]
Toy Story 3:
Wally B. is seen on Bonnie's backpack.[114]
Toy Story 4:
A handkerchief with the name Wally B. written on it appears in the antique store.[40]
Soul:
André's head appears in one of the stickers which appear several times throughout the film.[72]

Luxo Jr.

These films contain references to Luxo Jr.:

Toy Story:
On Andy's desk is the older lamp, although painted red instead of gray. The same lamp is seen in Toy Story 2.[45]
Toy Story 2:
Scenes from the short film can be seen on Andy's TV when Hamm is quickly flipping through the channels.[6]
WALL-E:
When WALL-E builds a statue of EVE from garbage, one of her arms is the older lamp.[134][38]

Red's Dream

These films contain references to Red's Dream:

Toy Story:
The title of this short film is seen on a book.[45]
WALL-E:
The unicycle is visible at the left of the screen as WALL-E falls from the ceiling.[135]

Tin Toy

These films contain references to Tin Toy:

Toy Story:
A book named after the short is on Andy's bookshelf: the author is Lasseter.[45]
Toy Story 2:
Billy can be seen several times briefly on one of the channels on Andy's TV when Hamm is quickly flipping through the channels.[6]
Toy Story 3:
The same toys are cowering beneath a counter as Rex approaches the door.[5][114][103]

Knick Knack

These films contain references to Knick Knack:

Toy Story:
Knick Knack is the title of a book on Andy's bookshelf.[45]
Toy Story 2:
Scenes from the short film can be seen on Andy's TV when Hamm is quickly flipping through the channels.[6]
Up:
During "Married Life", when Carl is at the Travel Agency, the brochure on the desk features a picture of "Sunny Miami," which includes the girl in the bikini from this short.[56]

For the Birds

The following Pixar films reference For the Birds:

Cars:
The birds are seen sitting on a powerline during the musical segment as Mack and Lightning drive across the country. They chirp as the camera pans by them.[45][136]
Inside Out:
The birds are seen sitting on a powerline in a scene where Riley and her parents are driving to San Francisco.[137]

Geri's Game

These Pixar films contain the following references to Geri's Game:

Toy Story 2:
Al hires a man resembling Geri to restore Woody (credited as 'The Cleaner'). As a further reference to the character, chess pieces are seen in the middle drawer of his toolbox.[6][45]

Boundin'

These Pixar films contain the following references to Boundin':

Cars:
During the opening race, just before a fan trailer whistles, a picture of the Jackalope is seen at the back of a van.[138]

Purl

These Pixar projects contain the following references to the SparkShorts film Purl:

Turning Red:
Mei has a doll of the titular character in her bedroom.
Win or Lose:
A doll of the titular character is seen in Kai's bedroom in "I Got It".

Burrow

These Pixar projects contain the following references to the SparkShorts film Burrow:

Turning Red:
The rabbit can be seen on Mei's notebook.[139]
Elio:
The rabbit can be seen on a bottle of sunscreen.[27]

Apple

These Pixar films contain the following references to Apple Inc.

Monsters, Inc.:
The magazine at the end of the film has the caption "Scare Different.", a parody of Apple's slogan, "Think different."[140]
WALL-E:
WALL-E uses an iPod Classic to watch Hello, Dolly!.[21] Furthermore, a Macintosh startup sound plays when his battery is charged.[141]
AUTO is voiced by the MacinTalk voice synthesis software on classic Mac OS.[142]
EVE was designed in consultation with Jonathan Ive, at the time a major industrial designer for Apple, who was instrumental in the designs of the iMac, iPhone and iPod, among other devices.[143]
Up:
Carl uses a mouse that closely resembles the Apple Mighty Mouse during the end credits.[144]
Toy Story 3:
Andy's laptop has an iTunes window open on it.[144]
Molly can be seen listening to music on an orange iPod with the bundled Apple earphones.[145]
Woody uses an iMac running Safari to see how far Sunnyside Daycare is.[146]
Cars 2:
Finn McMissile mentions to Mater that Holley Shiftwell's secret cover is designing iPhone apps.[147]
Brave:
The end credits feature a dedication to Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple and chief executive of Pixar, who died in 2011.[148]
The character of Lord Macintosh could possibly be a reference and tribute to Steve Jobs.[144]
Inside Out:
The phones used by the characters in the film have an interface closely resembling that of iPhones before the iOS 7 redesign.[149]
Cars 3:
Two cars in the races are sponsored by Apple, as shown on their livery.
In a scene where Lightning McQueen calls Mater, Mater's device has the ringtone that FaceTime uses by devices running IOS 4-10. The said device also says iPad in the top left corner & FaceTime under McQueen's name, the monitor McQueen uses resembles later model iMacs. When Mater answers, the sound used is the same one when answering a FaceTime call.[150]
Cruz's portable treadmill makes the Macintosh startup sound when turned on.[151]
Coco:
The first Apple Macintosh computer can be seen in an office from the Bureau of Family Grievances.[152]
Inside Out 2:
The scene where Anxiety instructs the workers in Imagination Land using a large screen, and the subsequent destruction of said screen by one of the workers throwing a chair, is a direct parody of Apple's 1984 Macintosh commercial.[153]

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