Summaries. The toys are mistakenly delivered to a day-care center instead of the attic right before Andy leaves for college, and it's up to Woodyto convince the other toys that they weren't abandoned and to return home.
But as can be expected, things are not all that they seem to be at Sunnyside Daycare, and Andy's toys find themselves to be prisoners in their new home. Toy Story 3 is primarily about family, friendship, and growing older, and the plot ends up becoming much like an escape or prison break adventure.
Just be faithful and try to leave a positive impact. Even if it seems that you are not appreciated, your time will come and people will remember your good deeds. Also, Andy's final speech which described Woody shows the value of never giving up on people. See the hesitation by Andy in his speech; see the attachment.
Not only does Toy Story 3 touch on themes of growing up and the impact that has on those we outgrow, but it also has a much dark hidden theme. Much of the film's story can be reinterpreted as an allegory for the Holocaust during World War II.
Andy saying goodbye to his toys conjures up nostalgic guilt about growing up and leaving behind once cherished childhood toys. It's a cathartic scene that lets viewers know this is something others experience and everything will be okay, but it's still incredibly sad.
Lightyear is the most overtly mature entry with various serious moments, including the dark joke surrounding Sox's death. That comes from being about real people rather than living toys. In fact, the premise of Lightyear is remarkably dark.
BE THERE FOR YOUR FRIENDS. A great lesson, one that is really prevalent in today's day and age. You don't leave a friend behind when they need you. “There were many times throughout the Toy Story series when it would have been easier for the gang to leave a toy or two behind.
However, Lee Unkrich has confirmed that they are not the same character. There is also speculation that Bonnie Anderson from Toy Story 3 could be an older Boo due to having Sulley's colors and print decorating her bathroom and having a similar appearance.
Disney has announced a return to the world of Woody and Buzz in Toy Story 5. The studio's CEO Bob Iger confirmed there would a new Toy Story sequel coming from Pixar, and recently announced it would be released in 2026.
Due to being unable to find a believable spot in the story, Bo Peep only appears at the beginning and end of Toy Story 2. Bo Peep was ultimately written out of Toy Story 3, due to the fact Molly and Andy probably don't want her anymore, and emblematic of the losses the toys have had over time.
Discussing the animation house's working style, Potts continued: "They're funny, those Pixar people. They just take their time. It's very painstaking work. If they don't like whole sections then they just chuck it and start over again."
Other relatives. Bonnie Anderson is a major character in the Disney•Pixar Toy Story franchise, first introduced in Toy Story 3. She is a young girl who becomes the owner of Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy's toys after Andy heads off for college.
Lotso's last words and most infamous quote as he leaves Andy's toys to die in the incinerator. Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear, most commonly known as Lotso for short, is the main antagonist of Pixar's 11th full-length animated feature film Toy Story 3, the third installment of the Toy Story franchise.
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.
After her door is shredded, Sulley feels sad that he'll never see Boo again and keeps one of the splintered pieces from her door as a memento. At the end of the film, Mike brings Sulley (now the new CEO of Monsters, Inc.)
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 movies are not meant to impact the storylines of other films.
Woody was designed by Bud Luckey, and is based on John Lasseter's Casper pull-string doll he had as a kid, as well as the Howdy Doody puppets from the 1950s show. Woody is named after Woody Strode, a character actor known for many roles in western films.
Despite being filled with cheerful, fun toys and humorous dialogue, “Toy Story 4″ contains an important message on “what do you do when society tells you [that] you don't belong,” as emphasized by Folsom in the post-screening discussion.
On one hand, Toy Story favors a perfect screenplay, which is awarded an Oscar nomination, voice talents, and new ideas that sound great in the eyes of kids and even their parents. On the other hand, it is a pioneer in utilizing computers in animation productions.
In Toy Story 3, the ending of the film's emotional tension arrives when Andy ultimately decides to part ways with his beloved toys. After their stressful journey to reunite with Andy, they share one final playtime session before being handed off into Bonnie's care.
Buzz gets "drunk." After Buzz learns he is in fact just a toy, his spirits are crushed, he gets depressed and essentially wasted at a "tea party." He's venting to the other dolls, like one would at the bar after a rough day, and Woody has to drag him out while he talks gibberish and can't physically move.
