Head-to-head
LEGO Disney The Lion King: Young Simba vs LEGO Toy Story Slinky Dog
Both built. Both reviewed. Here's how they actually compare on the things that matter.
Set #43247
LEGO Disney The Lion King: Young Simba
Young Simba, on Pride Rock, in the iconic Circle of Life pose. The most cinematic Disney LEGO display set ever shipped.
Set #43257
LEGO Toy Story Slinky Dog
The springy build actually springs. Two Pixar-shorts book sleeves hide a deeper homage than the box lets on.
By the numbers
The spec sheet.
| Metric | LEGO Disney The Lion King: Young Simba | LEGO Toy Story Slinky Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5WINS | 4/5 |
| Pieces | 672 | 1,264WINS |
| MSRP | $69.99WINS | $89.99 |
| Price per piece | $0.10 | $0.07WINS |
| Verdict | Must buy | Recommended |
| Best for | Lion King fans, Disney collectors, and builders who want a smaller-footprint sculptural display. | Toy Story fans and Pixar nostalgics — especially anyone who remembers the studio's pre-feature shorts era. |
Pros & cons
What I actually noticed.
LEGO Disney The Lion King: Young Simba
Pros
- Captures the iconic Circle of Life pose with Pride Rock base
- Articulated head, legs, and tail for pose variation
- Compact footprint — fits a small shelf
- Most accurate facial detail in any Disney LEGO sculpture
- Excellent gateway into the Disney sculpture LEGO line
Cons
- No Mufasa or Rafiki figures (Simba is alone on Pride Rock)
- Pride Rock base is smaller than the build deserves
- Mane is short (this is young Simba) — fans of adult Simba will be disappointed
LEGO Toy Story Slinky Dog
Pros
- The slinky middle is a real flexible spring element — it actually stretches
- Knick Knack and Tin Toy book sleeves are deep-cut Pixar shorts references, not just Toy Story branding
- Brown ear pieces and the floppy tongue capture the cartoon expression dead-on
- Woody minifig has new printing for the curl-of-hair detail
Cons
- The spring middle doesn't fully recoil — display only, not really play-handlable
- At ~1,200 pieces it's pricier than comparable Disney character builds
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Comparison generated from our individual reviews. Pros, cons, and ratings come from full hands-on builds — see each review for the complete take.