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Partysaurus Rex (2012)

★★★ — Partysaurus Rex (2012)

Partysaurus Rex is a short produced by Pixar Canada, the studio's Vancouver-based satellite operation that ran from around 2010 until its closure in 2013, and it sits within the broader Toy Story universe as a standalone spin-off rather than a bridge between features. Director Mark A. Walsh was a Pixar animator making his directorial debut here, which was fairly typical of how the studio used short-form work to develop in-house talent. The film premiered in front of Finding Nemo 3D in September 2012, piggybacking on Disney's 3D re-release programme rather than receiving a standalone theatrical run. Wallace Shawn, who voices Rex across the Toy Story films, leads proceedings, with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen appearing only briefly in reprise.

Partysaurus Rex is a fun, fizzy little spinoff that gives Rex his moment to shine, this time in the bathroom during bath time. Rex discovers a whole underwater world of chaos and dance parties among the rubber ducks, bubbles, and shower spray. It’s fast, silly, and packed with Pixar’s signature visual creativity, the way the bathroom transforms into a vibrant aquatic rave is pure imagination in motion. It doesn’t have deep story or emotional weight, but it never tries to. This is pure playground energy: loud, colourful, and made for laughs. My kids loved every second of Rex’s unexpected hero moment. Light, goofy, and perfectly timed for young fans who just want their toys to have fun. A small splash with big entertainment value.

Rating: ★★★ | Year: 2012 | Watched: 2025-09-25

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