Pixar films are packed with hidden details that keep fans looking closely at every frame. From recurring codes to specific items, these small touches have become a hallmark of the studio’s storytelling style.
This quiz focuses on these specific signatures. You will see questions about the Pizza Planet truck, the origin of the A113 code, and cameos by John Ratzenberger. Some questions are simple, while others ask you to recall minor background elements.
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What is the real-world origin of the recurring code ‘A113’ in animation?
A classroom at CalArts
A classroom at CalArts
A model of a starship
A model of a starship
A flight number for planes
A flight number for planes
A secret government facility
A secret government facility
In which 1995 feature film did the iconic yellow Pizza Planet truck first appear?
Cars
Cars
Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo
Toy Story
Toy Story
Monsters, Inc.
Monsters, Inc.
Which of these physical traits accurately describes the original Luxo ball?
The ball appears in every film from the studio.
The ball appears in every film from the studio.
The Luxo ball features a red star.
The Luxo ball features a red star.
The ball is always held by a character.
The ball is always held by a character.
The ball is mentioned in the dialogue.
The ball is mentioned in the dialogue.
What is the significance of actor John Ratzenberger to Pixar’s filmography?
He is the lead animator for the studio.
He is the lead animator for the studio.
He directs all of their short films.
He directs all of their short films.
He provides the main voice for Woody.
He provides the main voice for Woody.
He voiced a character in almost all of the studio’s feature films, serving as their ‘good luck charm’.
He voiced a character in almost all of the studio’s feature films, serving as their ‘good luck charm’.
Which hidden Easter egg is the ‘Brave’ witch famously known for having in her workshop?
The Witch carving a Luxo ball into wood
The Witch carving a Luxo ball into wood
The Witch carving the Pizza Planet truck into wood
The Witch carving the Pizza Planet truck into wood
The Witch carving a portrait of the A113 classroom
The Witch carving a portrait of the A113 classroom
The Witch carving an A113 logo into wood
The Witch carving an A113 logo into wood
In which Pixar film is the code A113 mentioned by the character Mirage as a conference room number?
Wall-E
Wall-E
Ratatouille
Ratatouille
Up
Up
The Incredibles
The Incredibles
Which of these is NOT a character voiced by John Ratzenberger?
Hamm in Toy Story
Hamm in Toy Story
Dash in The Incredibles
Dash in The Incredibles
Mustafa in Ratatouille
Mustafa in Ratatouille
Mack in Cars
Mack in Cars
In which Pixar film can the Pizza Planet truck be seen inside one of Riley’s memory orbs?
Inside Out
Inside Out
Coco
Coco
Luca
Luca
Soul
Soul
The Luxo ball first appeared in which 1986 computer-animated short film?
Red’s Dream
Red’s Dream
Tin Toy
Tin Toy
Luxo Jr.
Luxo Jr.
Knick Knack
Knick Knack
Which iconic Pixar vehicle appears as a wooden carving in the witch’s cottage in ‘Brave’?
Lightning McQueen
Lightning McQueen
Guido
Guido
The Pizza Planet truck
The Pizza Planet truck
The Axiom
The Axiom
What object is the A113 code usually found on in the ‘Cars’ franchise?
A street address
A street address
A license plate number
A license plate number
A computer password
A computer password
A hotel room number
A hotel room number
John Ratzenberger voices Hamm. In which film does he voice a castle guard named Gordon?
Cars 2
Cars 2
Toy Story 3
Toy Story 3
Coco
Coco
Brave
Brave
In which film is the Pizza Planet truck seen abandoned in the wasteland of Earth?
The Incredibles
The Incredibles
Wall-E
Wall-E
Up
Up
Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo
What real-life object was the Pixar mascot, the Luxo lamp, modeled after?
A bedside reading lamp from a hotel room
A bedside reading lamp from a hotel room
A vintage floor lamp from a flea market
A vintage floor lamp from a flea market
A street lamp outside the Pixar studios
A street lamp outside the Pixar studios
A desk lamp on John Lasseter’s drawing table
A desk lamp on John Lasseter’s drawing table
In which film does John Ratzenberger voice a waiter named Mustafa?
Ratatouille
Ratatouille
Up
Up
Cars 2
Cars 2
Finding Nemo
Finding Nemo
Where specifically is the code A113 hidden in the film ‘Finding Nemo’?
On a drawing on a classroom wall
On a drawing on a classroom wall
On a toy box in a bedroom
On a toy box in a bedroom
On a billboard in the city
On a billboard in the city
On a camera used by a scuba diver
On a camera used by a scuba diver
How does the Pizza Planet truck appear in the film ‘A Bug’s Life’?
It is driven by a pizza delivery robot.
It is driven by a pizza delivery robot.
It is a model car on a shelf.
It is a model car on a shelf.
It is seen parked behind the trailer.
It is seen parked behind the trailer.
It is a prop in a carnival game.
It is a prop in a carnival game.
Which of these characters voiced by John Ratzenberger is a snow-dwelling creature?
The Underminer in The Incredibles
The Underminer in The Incredibles
Fritz in Inside Out
Fritz in Inside Out
Gordon in Brave
Gordon in Brave
The Yeti in Monsters, Inc.
The Yeti in Monsters, Inc.
What is the common rule for the appearance of the Luxo ball in Pixar films?
It is only shown in the movie credits.
It is only shown in the movie credits.
It is always held by the protagonist.
It is always held by the protagonist.
It appears in the background of almost every Pixar film.
It appears in the background of almost every Pixar film.
It is always the largest object in a scene.
It is always the largest object in a scene.
Which of these is a known detail about the ‘Brave’ witch’s magical shop?
The witch’s cottage is shaped like a giant A113.
The witch’s cottage is shaped like a giant A113.
The witch’s magic is fueled by Pizza Planet pizza.
The witch’s magic is fueled by Pizza Planet pizza.
The witch sells a wooden carving of the Pizza Planet truck.
The witch sells a wooden carving of the Pizza Planet truck.
The witch’s spellbook contains designs for the Luxo ball.
The witch’s spellbook contains designs for the Luxo ball.
Where is the A113 code located in the movie ‘Finding Nemo’?
The code is on a street sign.
The code is on a street sign.
The code is on a camera model.
The code is on a camera model.
The code is on an aquarium filter.
The code is on an aquarium filter.
The code is on a boat’s navigation screen.
The code is on a boat’s navigation screen.
John Ratzenberger voices Fritz in which Pixar feature film?
The Good Dinosaur
The Good Dinosaur
Inside Out
Inside Out
Coco
Coco
Soul
Soul
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