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This is a list of characters from the animated films Toy Story, Toy Story 2, and the upcoming Toy Story 3.

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Andy's house

This section contains the most prominent characters in the Toy Story films.

Woody

Woody is an old-fashioned pull-string stuffed cowboy doll with plastic head and hands. He is Andy's favorite toy (in other words, Andy's "pet") since kindergarten, with a special spot on the bed (on it), and is the leader of the toys. In Toy Story 2 it is revealed that he is based on the main character from a 1950s popular TV Show, "Woody's Roundup". He is voiced by Tom Hanks in the two films and by his brother Jim Hanks on other occasions. Woody is inspired by executive producer John Lasseter's favorite childhood toy, a pull-string Casper the Friendly Ghost talking doll. Pixar Animator/Director Bud Luckey designed the character and came up with the idea of making him a cowboy toy. In Toy Story, Woody is the leader of the toys in Andy's room and is considered a force to be reckoned with. When one is in doubt, they usually turn to Woody for aid. Woody is very touchy about his position as room leader; therefore, when Buzz Lightyear barges in, he takes the loss of attention rather hard and goes on a campaign to try and eliminate Buzz. However, soon Buzz and Woody become friends and together they lead Andy's room.

Woody makes a cameo in a blooper A Bug's Life as a crewman when he enters the screen holding the clapper-board upside-down. Woody appears in two of the bloopers of Toy Story 2: one is when Woody gets his bottom stuck in a duct-tape, and another is when Woody is inside a "Buzz Lightyear" cardboard box, making funny faces, when Buzz walks by. Woody appears in the credits of the 2006 film Cars as a car. During the 3rd quarter of the Super Bowl on February 3, 2008, Woody, with Buzz, watch an ad for WALL-E while watching the game. Woody also appears in the Toy Story Midway Mania! attraction at the Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's California Adventure theme parks in Florida and California, USA. Woody is a playable character in the Toy Story Racer Video Game.

Buzz Lightyear

Buzz Lightyear is a high-tech "Space Ranger from Star Command" action figure whose arrival creates jealousy in Woody; but eventually they both turned around. He is voiced by Tim Allen in the films and Patrick Warburton in the Buzz Lightyear of Star Command television show. Buzz is inspired by John Lasseter's doll and his early names were Lunar Larry and Tempus from Morph. In Toy Story 2, a "Bonus Belt" Buzz took the original Buzz's Place because the other Buzz trapped him inside a box and set it on a shelf (since the imposter does not know he is a toy, similar to the Buzz from Toy Story).

In Toy Story, Woody constantly tells Buzz that he is a toy. However, near the end of Toy Story 2, roles are switched and this time, Buzz is the one who tells Woody who he truly is: "You're not a collector's item. You're a child's plaything. YOU ARE A TOY!" He then goes on to say, "Somewhere in that pad of stuffing is a toy who taught me that life's only worth living if you're being loved by a kid. And I traveled all this way to rescue that toy because I believed him." It is this that helps Woody remember who he is.

In the end of Toy Story 2, Buzz appears to be quite nervous as he tries his best to summon up the courage to talk to Jessie. He goes on to say "Uh, m-ma'am, I, uh... I just wanted to say that you're a bright young woman with a beautiful "yarnful" of hair. Uh, a "hairful" of yarn. It's, uh... whoo... uh... I must go." As he walks away (clearly embarrassed), Jessie grabs him and responds by saying that he is the sweetest "space toy" that she's ever met. Shortly after this when Wheezy sings "You've Got a Friend in Me", Buzz and Jessie are seen standing next to each other, enjoying the song with their friends and fellow couple Woody and Bo Peep. In Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins, Jessie walks alongside Buzz as they go to see what all their friends are talking about. Buzz talks to Jessie saying, "Oh look, it's a Buzz Lightyear movie" and he seems to be a lot less nervous. When Rex plays a prank on Andy's toys, Buzz and Jessie exchange glances and smile at each other. After this, Buzz and Jessie sit next to each other as the movie starts. In the Buzz Lightyear of Star Command TV series, Buzz is always sitting next to Jessie during the various intros. During the 3rd quarter of the Super Bowl on February 3, 2008, Buzz and Woody watch an ad for WALL-E while watching the game.

The bloopers of Toy Story 2 show black face-markers and outlined circles on Buzz's helmet, as well as the phrase "This Space For Rent" on his wings, with Buzz accusing Woody for those drawings. Buzz appears in the credits of the 2006 film Cars as a space rover. Buzz is a playable character in the Toy Story Racer Video Game.

Bo Peep

Bo Peep is a sweet and lovable porcelain shepherdess figurine. Bo Peep and her sheep are adornments of Molly's bedside lamp. She is inspired by character of classic children's nursery rhyme Little Bo-Peep. Bo is sometimes considered to be "Andy's toy", because Andy likes to make her the damsel in distress of his plays. Bo is the romantic interest (later girlfriend) of Woody, providing a calm and loving comfort whenever he is overwhelmed. She is noted for using her shepherdess crook to hook her cowboy and bring him closer in a romantic way. In private, she is a great deal more daring with her words and actions, which Woody seems to be quite fond of. She seems to have faith in Woody, which is shown when she assures him that Andy, who is excited to have Buzz Lightyear, will still have a special place for him and that whether if Woody has his hat or not, Andy will still take him out to Cowboy Camp. In Toy Story, she is one of the very few toys in Andy's room not to believe that Woody would intentionally harm Buzz when he accidentally knocks him out of the window. She is shown to be shocked upon hearing about Woody's disappearance when Andy comes back home from Pizza Planet. On the night before the moving day, Bo Peep is shown to be worried about Woody when she sees a sad Andy sleeping. Later, after witnessing Woody being thrown out of the moving truck under Mr. Potato Head's orders, Bo Peep helps the toys realize that "Woody was telling the truth," and the toys brighten up. In Toy Story 2, she is shown feeling devastated after Al McWhiggin of Al's Toy Barn steals Woody. When Buzz plans a rescue, Bo Peep gives Buzz a kiss (intended for Woody when Buzz finds him) and waves goodbye to Buzz and the other toys, wishing them good luck, as they leave on their mission to rescue Woody. After the toys return home, Woody shows her his arm fixed by Andy himself, which she greatly admires. Finally, she and Woody are seen together with Buzz and Jessie as they enjoy watching Wheezy sing "You've Got a Friend in Me." She is voiced by Annie Potts. Bo Peep is a playable character in the Toy Story Racer Video Game.

Bo Peep's Sheep

Bo Peep's Sheep are porcelain sheep, joined together and sometimes mistakenly believed to be a single sheep with three heads.

Hamm

Hamm is a wise-cracking talking plastic piggy bank with a cork in his belly. He and Mr. Potato Head appear to be best friends, as they are often seen playing games and clapping hands with each other whenever something spectacular happens. Also, Hamm takes a dislike to the chicken mascot of Al's Toy Barn, especially when he later realizes that Al McWhiggin, the mascot and the owner of Al's Toy Barn, as well as the crooked yard sale customer who stole Woody, are the same man. In Toy Story 2, after Woody is stolen, he and Potato Head set up a crime scene to present Woody's kidnapping to the other toys but Rex destroys their presentation. After helping the toys find the Al's Toy Barn commercial on TV, Hamm, along with Buzz, Potato Head, Rex, and Slinky go on a mission to rescue Woody from Al. It is during that mission when he displays embarrassment after his cork falls out, requesting no one to look until he gets it back in. The following day, he is the first to spot Al's Toy Barn right across the street. During their search in the toy store, Hamm spots a group of Barbie dolls having a party and asks them where to find the owner of Al's Toy Barn. When Tour Guide Barbie drives the toys into the Buzz Lightyear aisle, Hamm is the first to spot a "Bonus Belt" Buzz (but later, the toys are able to rejoin with the "true" Buzz). After the toys return home, Hamm attempts to beat a "Buzz Lightyear: Attack on Zurg" video game that is previously tried by Rex, but fails and switches the TV channel in frustration, only to witness a sobbing Al in the commercial for Al's Toy Barn. His voice is performed by John Ratzenberger, who has a voice part in every Pixar film. Hamm looks to be modeled after the pink plastic Piggy Bank by Little Tikes. Hamm is a playable character in the Toy Story Racer Video Game.

Mr. Potato Head

Mr. Potato Head (often referred to as simply Potato Head) is a moody Mr. Potato Head doll by Playskool. He is outspoken, sarcastic and jealous. A potato-shaped toy, his patented design allows him to separate his detachable parts from his body by removing them from the holes on his body. He also has a compartment on his lower back to store extra append

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