DistantNews
Support us
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia /Culture & Society

Meet the new characters in Toy Story 5: Lilypad the smart tablet and the quirky Smarty Pants

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

In-depth Sources not specified Context piece
  • Toy Story 5 will introduce new characters, including Lilypad, a smart tablet, and Smarty Pants, a quirky toilet training toy.
  • The film explores themes of children's increasing reliance on technology and how traditional toys adapt to this changing landscape.
  • New characters like Snappy the camera, Atlas the GPS-equipped hippo, and Dr. Nutcase the lucha libre-masked bean toy also join the cast.

Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and their beloved toy companions are set to return in "Toy Story 5," with Pixar's latest installment exploring themes relevant to today's digitally immersed children. The new film focuses on Bonnie as she grows older, navigating the challenges of friendship amidst a world where technology and digital devices play an increasingly significant role in children's lives.

As traditional toys face the need to adapt, "Toy Story 5" introduces a host of new characters with unique personalities. Among the most attention-grabbing is Lilypad, a frog-shaped smart tablet voiced by Greta Lee. Lilypad quickly becomes Bonnie's new favorite, making Jessie and other traditional toys feel challenged. As a high-tech device, Lilypad is always one step ahead, assisting Bonnie through a platform called "The Pond." Despite initial friction with Jessie, both share a common goal: doing what's best for Bonnie.

Voiced by Conan O'Brien, Smarty Pants is an eccentric educational toy designed for toilet training, known for its sharp commentary. After years in storage, Smarty Pants gets a new lease on life when recruited for an important mission, ready to prove its capabilities with fresh batteries. The cast also includes Snappy, a spirited, small toy camera voiced by Shelby Rabara, who holds fond memories of its owner, Blaze. After being forgotten in a second-hand drawer, Snappy embarks on a new adventure as a key member of the toy group.

Further adding to the ensemble are Atlas, a cheerful and loyal hippo toy equipped with GPS, voiced by Craig Robinson, and Dr. Nutcase, a uniquely designed bean toy wearing a lucha libre mask, voiced by Matty Matheson. Dr. Nutcase represents the traditional toys' apprehension towards modern technological advancements. These new characters, alongside familiar faces, promise a fresh adventure as the toys grapple with the evolving world of childhood.

DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.