Walmart is selling a Toy Story 5 popcorn bucket made by Golden Link Inc. featuring 3D Buzz Lightyear figures for $39.99, and it comes with a $15 Fandango Movie Reward to use toward a ticket to see the film in theaters.
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The black bucket features multiple Buzz Lightyear characters printed on the exterior alongside a standout 3D figure of Buzz in his classic wings-spread pose, stacked with additional figures climbing up the side. The design mirrors the style of a human pyramid, with multiple Buzz figures posed as if scaling the bucket — wings out, arms raised. It is one of the more visually ambitious collector bucket designs to hit retail ahead of a major release.
The $15 Fandango Movie Reward included with the purchase can be applied toward a ticket to see Toy Story 5 in theaters. The bundle makes the $39.99 price easier to justify for fans planning to see the film on opening weekend, effectively reducing the out-of-pocket cost for both the collectible and the movie.
This marks the second time Walmart has partnered on an in-store movie theater popcorn bucket release under this format. The first was the Mandalorian & Grogu Snack Container, which also included a Fandango Movie Reward and was produced by Golden Link Inc. With Toy Story 5, Walmart is reinforcing this as a real retail strategy around major Disney and Pixar releases, not a one-off.
The bucket is designed to be both a usable popcorn bucket and a display piece. The 3D figures extend outward from the base and along the side, making it a standout on any shelf.
Our Take: The Mandalorian bucket was the proof of concept. Toy Story 5 is the confirmation that Walmart and Golden Link are building something here. The Fandango bundle is smart — it lowers the sticker shock and gives buyers a reason to act before the movie opens rather than waiting to see if it hits clearance. For Toy Story fans, especially anyone who grew up with the original films, a Buzz Lightyear bucket with 3D figures climbing the side is the kind of thing that does not stay on shelves long. If this is on your radar, do not wait.
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Walmart Toy Story 5 Popcorn Bucket Features 3D Buzz Lightyear Figures
