While it's perhaps surprising that Andy never sees Woody or the other toys alive in Toy Story, the decision to withhold that reveal might actually be part of why the film struck such a chord with young viewers around the world.

Why don't the toys reveal themselves to Andy?

They don't want to traumatize their owner. Think what would happen if Andy told everyone his toys talked to him, especially as he grew older.

Do humans know that toys are alive in Toy Story?

[Toy Story] The Toys in Toy Story aren't actually alive, however they are the subconscious part of a child's imagination. So the Toys of Toy Story always have one golden rule around humans: They CANNOT know that the Toys are alive, except they've broken this rule when they had to escape Sid...

How does Sid know the toys are alive?

Screenshots. Hearing Woody talk on his own, Sid starts to realize his toys are alive.

Why did Andy stop playing with his toys?

Andy used to play with toys as a child, his favorite being Woody. Eventually, Andy grew older and developed other interests, but he still cared about his toys. He ultimately gave them away to a girl named Bonnie Anderson, including his favorites, before leaving for college.

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Why did Woody leave Bonnie?

Bonnie's growing detachment prevented Woody from feeling capable of providing her joy. Once Woody surmised that Bonnie didn't need him to be happy, Woody perceived that he could follow in Bo's footsteps and also find new meaning in life as a “Lost Toy”.

Was Woody Andy's dad toy?

Toy Story's protagonist, Woody, belonged to Andy's father first (indeed, Andy's mom calls Woody “an old family toy”). Andy's father was also named Andy—Andy Sr. —and he wrote his name on Woody's boot. The reason Woody is such a rare toy is because he's the only Woody doll that was ever made—just a prototype.

Why can't Sid's toys talk?

While Sid's toys in Toy Story are still technically alive, they aren't able to display their thoughts and feelings - which makes sense, as Sid still considers them creations, just not ones with personalities - unlike how most children characterize their toys.

Is Sid's dad abusive?

Phillips is an alcoholic and abusive, which explains why there are empty beer cans surrounding his recliner, and why Scud left the room the minute he saw him sleeping.

What happened to Andy's dad?

Andy's dad never appears in any of the Toy Story films, and his absence is never addressed directly. Naturally, several theories have sprung up to explain that away, including some in which Andy's parents got divorced. One theory suggests that Andy's dad died prior to Toy Story 1, after a childhood battle with polio.

What happens if a toy dies in Toy Story?

Toy Story 3 director Lee Unkrich revealed in a tweet in 2020 that if a toy gets destroyed, it's "game over." The removal of a head (or even multiple body parts) isn't something a toy can't come back from, but it seems there are accidents so severe that a toy could be killed given the right circumstances.

Does Woody feel pain?

Toys feel no physical pain when injured. There are some inconsistencies to this however: most noticeably when Woody (in Toy Story 1) and Ducky (in Toy Story 4) have their fingers and toes crushed by Buzz's deplorable spacehelmet.

Do the toys in Toy Story blink?

Characters Blink One Eye at a time

To make the toys look more lifelike, they were given certain features in their posture, expression, and so on. You would think blinking would be an easy thing to do, right? Apparently, this was not an easy task due to the technical restrictions at the time.

Why is Toy Story 3 so dark?

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The second is the toys' trip to the incinerator – it's a morbid and deeply disturbing image, but it creates another parallel there between the plot of Toy Story 3 and the horrific real-life events of one of history's darkest periods.

Will Andy return in Toy Story 4?

Andy is one of the foundational characters of the Toy Story franchise, with his relationship with Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the gang being at the heart of the franchise's first three films. However, the events of Toy Story 3 required Andy to not appear in Toy Story 4, with his absence really being felt.

Why does Buzz freeze if he thinks he's real?

The Space Ranger's functionality was later revealed to be updated with a special Utility Belt in Toy Story 2. It's very possible the programming inside Buzz gave him the instinct to freeze around humans even though that same programming convinced him he wasn't a toy.

Why was Sid so evil?

Some people have pointed out that the reason behind Sid's sociopathic nature was probably because of a bad home life, especially when it came to his parents.

Was Sid really a villain?

Sid is not a true villain, being that he did not realize that the toys are really alive when breaking them, but since this film is in the point of view of toys, he is considered an antagonist.

Was Sid traumatized in Toy Story?

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He plays with his toys as a surgeon, a military officer and an astronaut—which isn't far off from Andy playing with them as a cowboy or space ranger. The next time audiences see Sid in Toy Story 3, however, he is already working as a trash collector.

How old is Sid in Toy Story 4?

Sid is a young, bratty, and somewhat disturbed 11-year-old skate punk with metal braces, whose idea of fun is terrorizing his little sister, Hannah, by taking her toys away and using them for scary experiments, like switching their heads or performing operations on them.

Is Sid in Toy Story 1 or 2?

Sid does not appear in the second film, although he is mentioned once by Buzz during the toys' mission to rescue Woody from the toy collector Al McWhiggin.

Are they making a movie about Woody?

Toy Story 5 cast

In June 2023, Pixar boss Pete Docter confirmed that Toy Story 5 would again focus on the story of Woody and Buzz. There wouldn't be Toy Story without the powerhouse voice performances of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen as Woody and Buzz Lightyear — so will they return for Toy Story 5?

Was Jessie Andy's mom's toy?

However, Peter Docter, a Pixar director and one of the story writers of Toy Story 2, revealed that the theory is actually false (via ET Online). Docter explained that he does have a backstory for Jessie, but he's not willing to reveal what it is just yet.

Who owned Jessie before Andy?

For a little background, Emily was Jessie's previous owner that we only briefly saw in flashbacks. When she grew up, Emily gave the toy away, which is when Jessie went to storage. But thanks to a few specific clues, it seems highly possible that Jessie magically found her way into the hands of Emily's son years later.

Is Andy's mom Boo?

A fan theory suggests that Boo from Monsters, Inc. grows up to be Andy's mom in Toy Story, but there are flaws in this theory. Pete Docter, Chief Creative Officer of Pixar, debunked the theory and explained that the Easter eggs in Pixar films are not meant to impact the storylines of other films.