Meet Woody – the rough-and-tumble cowboy doll who ain’t afraid of no snake in his boot! This pull-string hero is the leader of the pack when it comes to Andy’s toys, and he ain’t afraid to take charge and get things done. But don’t let his tough exterior fool you – deep down, Woody’s got a heart of gold and would do anything to protect his fellow toys (even if it means taking down a rogue space ranger).
Sure, Woody may have his moments of jealousy and insecurity (who wouldn’t when a flashy new toy like Buzz Lightyear comes into town?), but he eventually learns to embrace his differences and form a tight-knit friendship with his fellow toys. And let’s not forget about Woody’s love interest, Bo Peep – this porcelain figurine has got Woody wrapped around her little finger (and we don’t blame him).
So don’t mess with Woody – this cowboy means business and won’t hesitate to lasso you into submission. But just remember, beneath that Stetson hat and checked shirt lies a toy with a big heart and a whole lotta love for his owner, Andy.
Here are some interesting facts about Woody from the Toy Story series:
- Woody was voiced by actor Tom Hanks in all four Toy Story movies. Hanks was chosen to voice the character because of his likability and ability to convey a wide range of emotions.
- Woody is based on a character from a 1950s TV show called “The Woody Woodpecker Show.” The show’s creator, Walter Lantz, was consulted during the development of Toy Story to make sure that Woody was true to the character’s roots.
- Woody is a pull-string talking cowboy doll. He has a string on his back that, when pulled, makes him speak phrases recorded by Hanks.
- Woody has a number of catchphrases throughout the series, including “There’s a snake in my boot!” and “Somebody’s poisoned the waterhole!”. Woody’s catchphrase “Reach for the sky!”, which he often says is when he is trying to rally the other toys.
- Woody is the leader of the toys in Andy’s room and takes his role as their protector very seriously. He is often worried about the safety of his friends and will do whatever it takes to keep them together and safe.
- Woody has a rivalry with Buzz Lightyear, a space ranger action figure, throughout the series. However, the two eventually become close friends and rely on each other for support.
- Woody is made of plastic, but he has fabric clothing and a soft, stuffed body. His hat, boots, and belt are all made of real leather.
- In Toy Story 3, Woody is shown to have a special relationship with Andy’s younger sister, Molly. He is the only toy that she plays with and he is the only toy that she has ever lost.
- In the Toy Story series, Woody is depicted as being about 18 inches tall. However, in real life, Woody dolls are available in a range of sizes, including a 10-inch version that was released in 1995 to coincide with the release of the first Toy Story movie.
- Woody is jealous of Andy’s new pet dog, Buster, who he fears will replace him as Andy’s favorite toy.
- Woody’s main antagonist is Sid, a neighborhood boy who is known for torturing and mutilating toys. Woody and the other toys must escape from Sid’s house in the first “Toy Story” film.
- Woody has a romantic interest in Bo Peep, a porcelain figurine who is also a member of Andy’s toy group.
- Woody’s appearance has changed slightly over the course of the “Toy Story” franchise, with his face becoming more detailed and expressive in later films.
- Woody has a collection of small, plastic horses called “Woody’s Roundup Gang,” which he considers his personal posse.
- In the fourth “Toy Story” film, Woody discovers that he was once a TV character in a 1950s Western show called “Woody’s Roundup.” He must confront his own identity and come to terms with the fact that he is just a toy.