A 12" inch version of Buzz Lightyear will be headed into space with the next launch of the space shuttle STS-124, wich is scheduled for 5.02 p.m. this Saturday, May 31. Apparently this is all a part of the NASA "Toys in Space" initiative.
Buzz Lightyear To Head Into Outer Space
Check out the ‘trailer’ on the NASA website:
http://anon.nasa-global.edgesuite.net/qt.nasa-global/ccvideos/buzz_preview_captioned.mov
Also check out the following press photo on the NASA website: http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/232556main_BuzzatVAB-cropped.jpg