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Monsters, Inc. - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Nemo from "Finding Nemo" makes several appearances in the film, two years before his own movie was released.
This is a classic Pixar tradition of hiding characters from upcoming films in their current releases. Nemo can be seen as a plush toy in Boo's room, on a picture in Harryhausen's restaurant, and on a wall plaque behind one of the closet doors.
The Pizza Planet truck from "Toy Story" can be seen in the scene where Randall is banished.
The Pizza Planet truck is a recurring Easter egg that appears in almost every Pixar film. In "Monsters, Inc.", it is parked next to the trailer that Randall is thrown into.
The Luxo Ball, the iconic yellow ball with a blue stripe and a red star from Pixar's first short film, "Luxo Jr.", is in Boo's room.
The Luxo Ball is another recurring Pixar Easter egg, a nod to the studio's origins. Boo hands the ball to Sulley when she is showing him her toys.
When Randall is practicing his camouflage, one of the backgrounds is the cloud wallpaper from Andy's room in "Toy Story".
This is a direct visual reference to another beloved Pixar film, connecting the worlds of "Monsters, Inc." and "Toy Story".
The number A113, a reference to the classroom at the California Institute of the Arts where many Pixar animators studied, can be seen in the background of the door vault.
A113 is a famous Easter egg that appears in numerous animated films and television shows, a tribute from CalArts alumni.
Rex from "Toy Story" makes a cameo appearance during the outtakes at the end of the film.
The inclusion of Rex in the blooper reel is a fun crossover moment that further strengthens the connection between Pixar's films.