Lightyear LEGO Build with Adam Savage and Director Angus MacLane!

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Adam Savage is joined by Lightyear director Angus MacLane for an afternoon of LEGO building and conversation about the making of Pixar's latest film! Angus brings some of his LEGO creations to show how he used the building bricks to conceptualize some of the film's vehicle and robot designs, and share insight into the process of working with LEGO to design the XL-15 spaceship from Lightyear!
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[@tested]

Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear is now available on Digital, Blu-ray, DVD and 4K Ultra HD. Add it to your Pixar collection today! Buy here: bit.ly/GetLightyear

[@WilliamBlakers]

Bet Adam was twitching to get knolling.

[@f.d.6667]

As a designer and former LEGO design manager, I am totally blown away by Angus' ability to analyze the physical world around him. This incredible attention to detail and the ability to understand *meaning* of those details for an audience are absolutely critical to make products (and movies) that have "consumer" relevance.

[@tested]

Right?!

[@SecretSquirrelFun]

Exactly - you said it perfectly

[@Doomishhs]

what sets did you design?

[@f.d.6667]

@@Doomishhs The teams I supervised developed the sets for the 2005 launch and onward... but these guys were *way* more competent than I was in terms of LEGO building skills. My job was to find the right model for target group, price point and region. It's also interesting to note that you develop way more models than you actually launch: development starts based on the script which might include scenes/models that get cut out later... so you start with the hero models from key scenes but also work on back-up sets based on vehicles that might not make it into the final cut.

[@Doomishhs]

@@f.d.6667 damn that is really interesting!

[@ArthurMc.Arthur]

"So Angus, why did you want to make this movie?" "Well, LEGO doesn't make yellow canopies anymore right? So I..." Love this man.

[@Jemppu]

*ha* Loved that. Well played 👏👏

[@j0hn00]

As a big Lego fan, it's so so cool to me that Mr MacLane went into this movie with such a Lego oriented mindset, even going so far as designing specific aspects to fit the eventual Lego sets, like the blaster gun and the yellow canopy. And I guess that must be a part of why I'm so fond of the mechanical design in Lightyear. So many cool vehicles

[@iout]

“It’s fundamentally, devastatingly unpleasant, but it’s perfect for a kid’s movie!” That sums up the entirety of Pixar’s modus operandi pretty succinctly. Also, Angus talking about the red bag from The Bourne Identity only for Adam to immediately look down and pull *the very same bag from directly under the table they’re working at* is possibly the most quintessentially Adam Savage moment I’ve seen in a while.

[@locktown]

I have been a Tested viewer/subscriber for a lot of years. This is one of the more interesting interviews I have watched. I would love to hear more of Angus' stories about his career.

[@tobynobel5671]

I believe he has been at Pixar since Toy Story 2, he directed the Burn-e short. And he also made all those Cude Dude Lego figures.

[@MrPWAH]

@Spin Lock lmao you unironically think Pixar only made 2 good films?

[@JGator45]

I absolutely love how he used LEGO to basically sketch and draft some of the vehicles in the movie. I've always thought that if I were to ever have a chance to design a ship for a movie like Star Wars, I would start with LEGO. His point about LEGO creating necessary limitations to balance out the endless possibilities of CG is also fascinating.

[@8bitvictor]

I already really like Lightyear but the facts and background information presented here, especially in relation to toys and the logic of toys and storytelling, really makes me appreciate the movie so much more!

[@tested]

Thanks for much for taking the time to make such a kind comment; we really appreciate it. We'll pass it along to Adam!

[@Timelessplays]

I find it so funny that he brings up a fairly obscure red bag of help and Adam Savage is just "oh you mean this exact one right here"

[@soleenzo893]

THIS GUY IS SO AWESOME. the mashup between lego, directing, pixar, film, props. just great

[@Bad_Wolf_Media]

Honestly, listening to Mr. MacLane talking about one of the core aspects of LIGHTYEAR being the idea of "I feel the same, but everything else is moving forward around me" has made me appreciate the film on a might different level.

[@c1ph3rpunk]

I’d love a much longer play session with Angus. Kind of reminds me of the Colonial Viper in BSG, there’s definitely some classic sci-fi ship call-outs there.

[@davidsimmons6812]

The Viper vibe was the main thing that sold me on getting it. SO swooshable!

[@NickBrick]

As a part of that passionate LEGO community Angus describes, I do appreciate his long game with the designs of these and how LEGO would have to follow!

[@Magmafrost13]

Oh hey Nick, fancy seeing you here

[@R83TV]

I have the Wall-E LEGO set and it was such a great build. Just building the eyes was a joy to see how LEGO can be used. Favorite set of all the LEGO I have

[@tristanmorris5646]

The design language in the film was one of my favorite things about the movie. I loved how chunky everything was

[@hollywoodBen23]

I absolutely love the detail that the two pieces you can’t even see are color coded to represent the Port and Starboard sides of the craft

[@MarcoRuschkowski]

This is a really great format. It´s almost like a talkshow for builders. please more of this

[@Engitainment]

Definitely would love to see a Talking Room interview with you two, I loved hearing these insights

[@p_mouse8676]

Two very well respected adults, assembling and playing with LEGO. Good summary of the essence of what life is all about, hahaha

[@spookmineer]

Angus referencing a random prop from a random movie. Adam: "look what I've got!"

[@robertrootes]

I had no interest in watching Light-year until I watched this segment. Thank you for that. He had me at Macross

[@f.d.6667]

Same over here - the trailer seemed to sell a very predictable product, built around current and mostly irrelevant sensibilities. One channel even had to take the trailer down after a flood of negative comments. Now I definitely want to see it.

[@f.d.6667]

Update: I just watched it on a transatlantic flight and must say that I was quite disappointed. While the set design and the camera work were outstanding, the "Buzz" character was well developed, and pace and timing were perfect, the overall story was the predictable Disney fare of run-off-the-mill "progressive" zeitgeist sensibilities... if I had kids in the age group targeted by the movie, I'd definitely would try to find something that's more subtle, more relevant and, most of all, better executed from a story perspective.

[@jaball77]

I haven't seen the movie but as a Lego Space fan now I feel like I need to buy this set. Also, the Galaxy Explorer set is INCREDIBLE. When you build it you'll understand what Angus says about the crazy math going on. It's incredibly fun and clever to build!

[@davidpillo3664]

I am always amazed at the amount of thought that goes into something one would think is so simple. Very cool and enlightening.

[@geiroveeilertsen7112]

I just love that in the sped-up clips, you can see Angus preparing the pieces that he knows Adam will need for the next step 🙂

[@seanmmccarthy]

What impressed me the most the most was that neither of these fine gentlemen called it "Legos"

[@markthibault8579]

The Galaxy Explorer was my favourite from back in the day and I had to get the new one. So cool.

[@Capt.Marco-Hawk-L.L.A.P]

Lightyear is awesome far far better than I thought it would be, Fantastic Lego kit

[@anon_y_mousse]

The old Lego space sets were the best. Just about every set I was given as a kid was converted into space ships and I'd have these epic battles between space pirates and NASA. Boats were my favorite sets to convert because I could make them troop carriers like in Aliens.

[@nathanwood5977]

I love lego. I only get to play with it when I'm with my partner's niece. I buy a few 'go to' pieces for greeblies for bash/scratch models. It is such an amazing invention.

[@davidkrepps3747]

This is absolutely awesome! I love the deeper stories and taking depth to the next level. This is the type of stuff I could watch all day!

[@madLEGOman13]

Angus you still rock! Loved your builds ever since since the old FBTB contest days. My absolute favorite was your old chibi AT-AT on Flickr. I Also thought it was really cool what you said in Adam’s video about learning at least one new technique in every Lego set. Very much like Pixar pioneering new aspects of animation with every film and short. Cool stuff buddy! I am always a fan! ..and of Adam too.

[@petera.michaelsen4657]

That movie was made with so much love and actual talent it’s great to now know how amazing the director is.

[@graydonhively5909]

I've always wanted to do what Angus MacLain did for Lightyear... that's so awesome!

[@landontalarico8107]

Tested and Adam should consider making more of these types of videos. This is one of my favourite videos on the channel along with the old video of Aaron Douglas (from Battlestar Galactica) and Adam painting and building BSG figures.

[@Izzycohan]

one of the best tested videos yet!

[@Magmafrost13]

I heard about what this guy did with the canopies back when the sets came out, so I was very exited to hear more when I saw this in my sub feed

[@DRUmBEaTTS]

Fantastic set, I bought three! And I hope you do a build video of the new Galaxy Explorer!! It’s glorious!!!!!! I also bought three of those so I could have the two alternate builds. 😁

[@davidsimmons6812]

I LOVED hearing Angus talk about his relationship with Lego, especially that he loves building sets because "there's always something new to learn." THAT is the core appeal to me as well. I just build the XL-15 last Friday night and it was SO damn cool! The engineering for the wing is just spectacular and really sturdy! The stand gives it a great pose as well. I splurged on the other two sets afterwards so I could have all the versions of Buzz. Now I just have to watch the movie! EDIT: Almost forgot, I LOVE that the vehicles in the film started life as a Lego model, became a CGI creation, and were then converted back into Lego models. I wonder if that's a first? EDIT 2: OMG, Socks can fit behind Buzz in the cockpit?! Got to fix mine when I get home tonight!

[@JoeyPeligro69]

This was a fantastic video. Thank you!

[@j0hn00]

Would love to see the uncut interview with the entire build!

[@ericmeyer2059]

I can't wait for the uncut version of this for the full discussion

[@thomass.2490]

Amazing! Thank you for this great interview with Angus McLane!

[@Internatube]

I sincerely love Lightyear and I love this Lego set. Thank you Angus for making every ten year olds dream of working on a sci fi movie and designing Lego sets a reality.

[@smeagollumartin]

That is so cool, Angus has that AFOL hustle and I cannot respect it enough

[@ciraloke]

What a great guy - he has so much unique insight into his craft.

[@corywarshaw4100]

Of fricken course Adam had the exact movie accurate "red bag" literally in arms reach!

[@coreyennis9411]

This was a great interview! I didn't even think of The Red Bag Of Helping. I'm going to use that in my next RPG.

[@pkwm7969]

0:59 lego should release this Ship is so amazing i love it when I see it first time in the theater

[@Robinson_Christopher]

That was a slow burn, but a lot of fun. I appreciated the conversation, and the iteration in sets the explained.

[@pogney973]

Oh, i will get that set today in the mail, because it looks like the best lego space set in like forever. Interesting to hear its Originstory

[@BlackCatBritt]

"I call it the 'bag of help', I saw it in Bourne Identity" Adam: "you mean this bag?" *proceeds to pull out the exact prop from under the table* LMAO. Quintessential Adam moment, right there. 😂😂😂

[@tested]

Right?! He was so proud of that moment.

[@astralshore]

It makes so much more sense now how good the set is. Honestly I haven’t seen the movie yet but I bought the set a while back.

[@TECsta76]

Brilliant! Quickly mention that after altering the clay model of my yacht design for the 20th time I took to Lego to figure out the structural features that will eventually dictate its overall shape So the altering count has gone up to about 30 now. 🙏👍🎉

[@mwwhited]

The cat in lightyear was awesome... I need to get my cat to say "beep boop beep beep boop" and I will be happy forever.

[@tested]

We know the feeling.

[@EvanCops]

The next time someone makes a snarky remark about me playing with legos I am referring them here. Never to old to play with legos 🤘. Great video dude I love it

[@sirrichardpumpaloaf8154]

It’s LEGO. No such thing as LEGOS!

[@EvanCops]

@@sirrichardpumpaloaf8154 ☺️ Lego ❤ force of habit.

[@mattdavies3023]

Really interesting video. Great to hear the chat about design for manufacture being considered during the production of the movie

[@PogieJoe]

I've been a fan of Angus for years as a Pixar geek, so this was a joy.

[@chrisgenovese8188]

this was so delightful! i wish it was longer!

[@dannydentarkis6482]

Possibly my favourite Tested video, just great 🤓

[@BenHutchings91624]

You need to make the mandolorian’s ship out of LEGO next

[@martinbaxter2616]

He says those like they're bad things... I loved the substance to the ships/vehicles in the movie.

[@klausM54]

You know you are at Tested when a filmmaker casually mentions a movie prop and Adam reaches under his table and pulls out the exact thing.

[@TITAN_101]

Oh my so many useful bits, I almost want it just to tune up an old space ship I built themed after the Avro Aero Odd question did LEGO ever bring back the transparent red visors? I had a few from the old Galaxy sets but lost them when I was young

[@thegodofhellfire]

this interview was absolutely delightful!

[@tested]

We appreciate the comment; we'll pass it along to Adam!

[@SkagulTV]

See mom, its not weird that I play with Lego in my thirties, because Adam is doing it too!! Also that Bourne prop reveal, was a pretty hilarious but also strong flex

[@nathkrupa3463]

This is awesome video sir thank you Adam sir. I big fan of Lego movie's and cartoon shows.

[@GT.Bugger]

I've wanted a Lego Wall-e for ages and I missed out before it retired. And you have one starring at me in this video like, pay three times retail cost for me!

[@Panthror]

Saw 'Lightyear' in the theatre, great movie!

[@tobynobel5671]

Just the other day I was saying Adam and Angus should do a Lego build, then this morning here we are. It seems like alot of Angus talking was cut out for musical time-lapses, which is a shame. I would have rather heard them talking, and I wish it was longer. Now, when is Adam going to make a LIGHTYEAR suit? Any suit really, Angus and his team did a phenomenal job, and those spacesuits deserve that Adam love to make one. LIGHTYEAR is a great movie that people should be geeking out about, the initial hate it got was unwarranted and immature.

[@tested]

Adam totally wants to make a LIGHTYEAR suit -- it's on his list!

[@tobynobel5671]

@@tested Sweet! That would definitely be an awesome build!

[@winstonlee1814]

This was a enlightening conversation between Adam and Angus! So much insight into creativity. Adam, you might want to re-address the stand...should be banking the other way with respect to the nameplate LOL

[@Jack_Wolfe]

I need more Angus building sessions

[@countrabricksbuildcraze8916]

Awesome 👍 vid man. Youst to wach your tv show back in mid 90 s. Busting myth s🤯🧐🤩😵.I remember the bubble wrap one and the silver water proof electrical tape one 👌🙂👍great talk on builds wow 12 year for the Wally set to get to the stage of it becoming a set. I building a custom brickz head and few moc so hope to approach the to Lego idea s my salf some time 😊

[@lorawaring883]

Fun! Any plans to release the whole build and talk?

[@thespartan-sangheili3224]

Ha, currently in the middle of making my own version of this model but in classic space colours. And I am loving the new canopy piece.

[@anothergol]

Coming from a MOCer, I recognize true quality MOCing here. Nice to see great LEGO design when LEGO creations put in light the media are generally crap. Oh and this explains why the Lightyear spaceship is a surprisingly good set while generally licended ones aren't.

[@snowfoxcosplays]

The Armadillo is inspired by the Dropboat shop from Starship Troopers when you look at it lol

[@paullambert4445]

Our hole family are a Lego family. I have been building Lego since Lego sets were really rudimentary. My favorite now are the Speed Champions. The new double wide ones with the larger wheels are the best, but when I was a kid, we freehand built space ships. It was all about space. Peace ☮️

[@f.d.6667]

Joined LEGO some time in the 2000s as design manager (and not necessarily a fan) ... of course, that changed during my time there and train and space (both a bit neglected recently) are now my favourite themes: what some fans are building is just mind-blowing. Also, building with LEGO is good for your brain... everybody should do it whenever they can!

[@Voirreydirector]

No fair! Now I really need a Lego armadillo spaceship handbag!

[@McKrushi]

6:30 and now we have a Blacktron GWP... thank's :D

[@lancefisher8358]

I bought the ship set the instant I saw it, great build

[@nikaladz6681]

Someone needs to make an interview show like hot ones but with building various lego sets

[@amelialikesfrogs5778]

this makes me have a thought. adam, have you considered making the doctor who Tardis orange spacesuit?

[@Engitainment]

Oh, from the Tennant series? That would be lovely!

[@amelialikesfrogs5778]

@@Engitainment yeah from them. It has been used several times since though, with I think, every doctor since Tennant

[@AndrewBlack343]

I think Adam has said in previous live streams that he's not watched Dr Who. He hasn't anything against it it's just not a series he's got around to.

[@joeymesa4952]

angus: "im a huge fan of macross" Me: "Ah i see you're a man of culture as well"

[@ericvega1]

More videos like this one, please

[@dobbear]

Absolutely love LEGO space themes and Lightyear was a perfect addition and would love for them to make more ships like it.

[@ThatVideoGuyTom]

I love your interviews. Can you bring FON back? Or interview Jon Favreau or even Phil Tippit again

[@brucehemming9749]

Great video thanks for sharing 👍🍻

[@pengdubit]

Is that yellow lego thing that looks similar to a tachikoma available for purchase as well?

[@djfiander]

The only thing I got out of that whole video was, "Now I want a cat minifig"

[@christopherfreitag5121]

Would you be able to make a special glove for Norm on the Tokyo Lens channel? He recently was in an accident and he can't play the shamisan because he can't hold the bachi. I thought a glove could be made that excluded the pinky and securely set the stalk of the bachi in his hand with a pouch.

[@ItzRetz]

I actually really enjoyed Lightyear, I'm not sure why it got so much hate.

[@SoirEkim]

Maybe because those haters thought it was easier to go on cultivating their hatred then to expense the effort needed to stand above all opinions and say they Loved It… I mean, they did watch it. I’d like to believe that deep in their child mind, they are so keen to protect, they were yearning as badly as we to see it. I loved it and even my mom watched it repeatedly for five day’s straight. I hope they make another…😊

[@chonkeyshonkey]

I personally loved that movie. It's already the most underrated movies of this year

[@HubertusBrandemburg]

Just watched the movie for the third time and I appreciate the design more and more each time I see it. I pause the movie a lot to look at the different space suits and spaceships every time buzz tries to reach light year speed, and all of the buildings, machines weapons and everything. It all just look so fucking good and I've never seen any movie that takes this specific aesthetic and brings it to this level. I've seen a lot trash talk about the movie online but there are so many people that miss the amazing and pest parts because their blind and bland boring people

[@LS-dg8lh]

I don't know if I should go in to buy the Lego kits, because it's like a funko, you know, once you go in, there's no escaping it, but that big big big millennium falcon and other Star Wars ships. .. lol 😄

[@Jemppu]

Wow. Strong sponsorship 👍

[@davidsjlawless]

What a lovely man.

[@Peanuts87]

A LEGO build without knolling? Preposterous! :P

[@H-When]

Hey Angus, Why didn't you use the Star Command cartoons as the base of the movie ?

[@AnnaAnna-uc2ff]

Thanks.

[@EpicMuttonChops]

the physics of staying younger while going faster is negated by the counterpoint that you should "catch up" every time you slow down, and while it bugs me that no one writing time travel like this knows that, i also suspend my disbelief because time travel in cinema is always a cool thing to talk about

[@neilperry2224]

I had the space lego as well as a child. It was my Xmas gift when it came. But my older brother ruined it for me, by finding it and building it up before I could on Xmas day.