![]() CharactersSlinky DogA dog is a man's best friend, and the saying holds true for the plastic variety as well. Slinky maintains a nearly unflagging faith in Woody, and the practical pup will go to great lengths to help his friend. SargeLeader of the roughest, toughest inch-high battalion around, Sarge and his Army Men tackle any job with steely determination and teamwork. His feet might be stuck to bases, but that doesn't slow Sarge down. Let's move, move, move! HammHamm is a pink piggybank with a penchant for one-liners. He's still a know-it-all, or at least that's what he'd like everyone to believe. BullseyeBullseye is Woody's trusty toy steed from the "Woody's Roundup" gang. Bullseye can ride like the wind and leap across giant canyons in a single bound, especially when Woody is in the saddle. JessieJessie is an exuberant, rough-and-tumble cowgirl doll who's always up for a daring adventure to help critters in need. With Andy's imminent departure hanging over the toys, Jessie is afraid of being abandoned by her owner once again. She takes charge, insisting that the toys take control of their own destinies. But is it a decision they'll later regret? RexRex may look like the most fearsome dinosaur in the toy box, but this tyrannosaurus is one of the most lovable toys of the bunch. Despite his endless worrying and insecurities about his small roar, Rex always comes through for his pals. WoodyWoody is a cowboy sheriff with a pull-string that, when pulled, proclaims Woody's signature catchphrases from the 1950s TV show "Woody's Roundup." He's always been Andy's favorite toy. Even though his owner is now grown, the loyal sheriff Woody maintains a steadfast belief that Andy still cares about his toys. As the toys venture into their unknown future, Woody remains the voice of reason. As their dependable leader, he ensures that no toy gets left behind. Buzz LightyearBuzz Lightyear is a heroic space ranger action figure, complete with laser beam, karate-chop action and pop-out wings. Buzz is a boy's dream toy who becomes a quick favorite of young Andy, and the closest of buddies with Woody. While Buzz's sole mission used to be defeating the evil Emperor Zurg, what he now cares about most is keeping his toy family together. Buzz's new mission is sidetracked along the way, however, when his journey brings out surprising aspects of his personality even he didn't know existed. AliensOften heard exclaiming "ooohhh!" in unison, the three green, multi-eyed squeak-toy Aliens now revere their adoptive parents, the Potato Heads, instead of the Claw because Mr. Potato Head saved their lives and they are eternally grateful. Mrs. Potato HeadMrs. Potato Head is Mr. Potato Head's biggest fan. She adores her brave spud and is always willing to lend him a hand. Or an eye. While Mr. Potato Head's "sweet potato" lives up to her pet name, she also shares her husband's hair-trigger temper. Mr. Potato HeadMr. Potato Head is a wisecracking, hot-headed spud, complete with angry eyes. He's the eternal pessimist with a tough plastic exterior, but his total devotion to his little "sweet potato," Mrs. Potato Head, reveals a softer side. AndyAndy, Buzz and Woody's kind, imaginative young owner, is now nearly 18 years old and just days away from heading to college. His bedroom walls, once covered with Buzz Lightyear posters, are now plastered with images of sports cars, rock bands and skateboarders. Although Andy no longer brings his old toys out from the chest for playtime, he hasn't been able to bring himself to get rid of them. With his departure looming, and prodding from his mom, the time has come for him to decide the fate of his favorite toys. SidSid was Andy's destructive next-door neighbor, and is every toy's worst nightmare. He is constantly conjuring up new methods of tormenting hapless toys for his own amusement. But Sid learns his lesson when the toys turn against him, showing that this toy bully is not as tough as he may seem. Al McWhigginAl McWhiggin, the proprietor of Al's Toy Barn, is best known as the wacky man dressed up in a chicken suit in the Al's Toy Barn TV commercials. In reality, Al proves to be greedy and devious when he toy-naps Woody to complete his rare "Woody's Roundup" collection. ProspectorThe Prospector was the comic sidekick on "Woody's Roundup," but offstage he is admired as a wise old toy. The Prospector, also called Stinky Pete, is a special toy for another reason - he's in mint condition and has never been taken out of his box! Emperor ZurgThe ultimate force of evil in the galaxy, terrifying tyrant Emperor Zurg is unswerving in his quest to destroy his enemy, Buzz Lightyear. Bo PeepThis sassy shepherdess may sometimes lose her sheep - but never her cool. Bo Peep is smart, sensible, and quick to share her opinions, and she always stands by her sheriff, Woody. WheezyWheezy, the squeaking penguin, has seen better days. Ever since his squeaker broke, he's been marooned on top of a tall bookcase in Andy's room. But given another chance (and a new squeaker), the dapper penguin can still belt out a tune or two. |
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