History Awesome / ToyStory

* The ''Toy Story'' films were all notoriously plagued by {{troubled production}}s, some of it stemming from ExecutiveMeddling by Creator/{{Disney}}. And despite this, Creator/{{Pixar}}'s staff ''always'' managed to be at the top of their game and deliver a high quality product, considering the critical and audience reception each movie has enjoyed. The studio's legendary dedication to using the best stories and animation has always been at full play in their flagship film franchise.

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* "[[NotQuiteFlight This isn't flying—this is falling, with]] ''[[NotQuiteFlight style!]]''[[NotQuiteFlight "]] Call it what you want, it's ''awesome''. Undeniably one of the most iconic moments in Creator/{{Pixar}}, Creator/{{Disney}}, and animation history altogether.
** Especially when Woody spreads his arms and [[BorrowedCatchphrase shouts Buzz's catchphrase]].
** Beforehand, when Woody and Buzz are launched up into the sky.
-->'''Woody:''' This is the part where we blow up!
-->'''Buzz:''' Not today!
* Woody's plan to save Buzz and help all of Sid's toys.
-->'''Woody:''' ''(through his speaker)'' From now on, you must take good care of your toys. Because if you don't, we'll find out, Sid. We toys can see ''[[ExorcistHead everything]]''...
-->(''He then proceeds to break the masquerade and '''comes to life''' in Sid's hands'').
-->'''Woody:''' So play '''''nice'''''.
** This also counts as [[NightmareFuel/ToyStory Nightmare Fuel]] due to the manner in which the toys scare the sadistic Sid straight.
* Using perfectly executed teamwork to get Sid's dog locked out of the house.
* Heck, ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory'' in itself is a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome. Keep in mind what CGI was to the moviemaking industry in the late 1990s. ''Film/JurassicPark'' only came out a few years prior, and CGI was firmly in the action movie genre's grasp. It wasn't a kid's movie thing, it was a workaround to make scenes that would normally be impractical, impossible, or just too expensive to accomplish with practical effects alone. People simply didn't think CGI could be a cartoon, or that it would be so good at it. It revolutionized animation and cinema, put Pixar on the path to becoming a household name and a cinematic Seal of Approval--and it did so with basically just wit and heart.
** The cherry on top is how well ''Toy Story'' has aged. Time has definitely worn on it, but take into account CGI's notoriously short shelf life, and the fact that it's still watchable at all is impressive.
* Buzz saving Woody from Scud. Especially counts after Woody hopelessly saying "Take care of Andy for me!" while being dragged out of the moving truck.
-->'''Woody:''' ''[after Scud grabs his leg]'' I can't do it. ''[begins to slip]'' Take care of Andy for me!\\
'''Buzz:''' ''[jumps at Scud]'' [[BigNo NO!!!]] ''[grabs Scud's [[EyeScream eyelids]] to make him let go of Woody]''
* Shortly afterwards, Slinky attempting to pull Woody and Buzz up, at great risk to himself.
* Buzz "proving" he can fly during his introductory scene. Yeah, we all know it was due to (unknowingly) hanging off a ceiling mobile, but it's still pretty damn cool.
-->'''Buzz: ''CAN!'''''
* Is the entire concept that Woody, a cowboy, is just about as awesome as a SPACE RANGER incredibly awesome?
* When Hannah finds out Sid now fears toys she takes her revenge.
--> '''Hannah:''' What's wrong Sid, don't you wanna play with Sally?
* The original script unfortunately had such an unlikeable domineering Woody that when the other toys finally turn on him for (this time intentionally) throwing Buzz out of Andy's room, it is nothing short of cathartic. The punchline truly comes from Slinky, who at this point was a downtrodden right hand dog that Woody was trying to bully into keeping the others in line.
-->'''Slinky:''' Wait! Don't throw him off the bed!
-->'''Woody:''' Yeah!
-->'''Slinky:''' [[BaitAndSwitch Throw him out the window]] [[SlasherSmile like he did to Buzz!]]
* While not as dramatic as the climax of the finished film, the early storyboards had a pretty awesome way for dealing with Sid - just as Sid prepares to light the rocket, [[RefugeInAudacity Woody casually comes to life, strolls up to Buzz and unties him.]] All while questioning what deep-seated issues would cause a child to act like him. Buzz, initially baffled by Woody's actions, soon joins in, and the two end up having an intelligent debate over Sid's psychological problems, all while poor Sid is reduced to a gibbering mess at seeing two toys come to life and psychoanalyze him.

-->'''Slinky:''' [[SlasherSmile Throw him out the window like he did to Buzz!]]

** Especially when Woody spreads his arms and shouts Buzz's catchphrase.

-->[[spoiler:(''He then proceeds to break the masquerade and '''comes to life''' in Sid's hands'').]]

* While not as dramatic as the climax of the finished film, the early storyboards had a pretty awesome way for dealing with Sid - just as Sid prepares to light the rocket, [[RefugeInAudacity Woody casually comes to life, strolls up to Buzz and unties him.]] All while questioning what deep-seeded issues would cause a child to act like him. Buzz, initially baffled by Woody's actions, soon joins in, and the two end up having an intelligent debate over Sid's psychological problems, all while poor Sid is reduced to a gibbering mess at seeing two toys come to life and psychoanalyze him.

-->'''Woody:''' ''(through his speaker)'' From now on, you must take good care of your toys. Because if you don't, we'll find out, Sid. We toys can see ''everything''...

* While not as dramatic as the climax of the finished film, the early storyboards had a pretty awesome way for dealing with Sid - just as Sid prepares to light the rocket, [[RefugeInAudacity Woody casually comes to life, strolls up to Buzz and unties him.]] All while questioning what deep-seeded issues would cause a child to act like him. Buzz, initially baffled by Woody's actions, soon joins in, and the two end up have an intelligent debate over Sid's psychological problems, all while poor Sid is reduced to a gibbering mess at seeing two toys come to life and psychoanalyze him.

-->'''Woody:''' (through his speaker) From now on, you must take good care of your toys. Because if you don't, we'll find out, Sid. We toys can see ''everything''...

-->'''Woody:''' From now on, you must take good care of your toys. Because if you don't, we'll find out, Sid. We toys can see ''everything''...

-->'''Woody:''' From now on, you must take good care of your toys. Because if you don't, we'll find out, Sid. We toys can see ''everything''... [[spoiler:He then ''comes to life'' in Sid's hands.]] So play '''nice'''.

* [[PunctuatedForEmphasis YOU! ARE! A! TOOOOY!!!]]

-->'''Woody:''' From now on, you must take good care of your toys. Because if you don't, we'll find out, Sid. We toys can see ''everything''... [[He then ''comes to life'' in Sid's hands.]] So play '''nice'''.

-->'''Woody:''' From now on, you must take good care of your toys. Because if you don't, we'll find out, Sid. We toys can see ''everything''... So play '''nice'''.

* "[[NotQuiteFlight This isn't flying -- this is falling, with]] ''[[NotQuiteFlight style!]]''[[NotQuiteFlight "]] Call it what you want, it's ''awesome''. Undeniably one of the most iconic moments in Pixar, Disney, and animation history altogether.

-->"From now on, you must take good care of your toys. Because if you don't, we'll find out, Sid. We toys can see ''everything''... So play '''nice'''."

* Heck, ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory'' in itself is a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome. Keep in mind what CGI was to the moviemaking industry in the late 1990s. JurassicPark only came out a few years ago, and CGI was firmly in the action movie genre's grasp. It wasn't a kid's movie thing, it was a workaround to make scenes that would normally be impractical, impossible, or just too expensive to accomplish with practical effects alone. People simply didn't think CGI could be a cartoon, or that it would be so good at it. It revolutionized animation and cinema, put Pixar on the path to becoming a household name and a cinematic Seal of Approval -- and it did so with basically just wit and heart.
** The cherry on top is how well Toy Story has aged. Time has definitely worn on it, but take into account CGI's notoriously short shelf life, and the fact that it's still watchable at all is impressive.

-->'''Buzz''': '''''CAN!'''''

* Did everyone forget Buzz's almost HeroicSacrifice at the moving van?
--> (After Skud grabs Woody's Leg) '''Woody''': I can't do it. (begins to slip) Take care of Andy for me!
-->'''Buzz''': (Jumps at Scud) [[BigNo NO!!!]] (Grabs Scud's [[EyeScream eyelids]] to make him let go of Woody)

* Heck, ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory'' in itself is a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome. It revolutionized animation and cinema, put Pixar on the path to becoming a household name and a cinematic Seal of Approval -- and it did so with basically just wit and heart.
** Keep in mind what CGI was to the moviemaking industry in the late 1990s. JurassicPark only came out a few years ago, and CGI was firmly in the action movie genre's grasp. It wasn't a kid's movie thing, it was a workaround to make scenes that would normally be impractical, impossible, or just too expensive to accomplish with practical effects alone. People simply didn't expect CGI could be a cartoon, or that it would be so good at it.

* Heck, ''WesternAnimation/ToyStory'' in itself is a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome. It revolutionized animation and cinema, put Pixar on the path to becoming a household name and a cinematic Seal of Approval -- and it did so with wit and heart.

* "[[NotQuiteFlight This isn't flying -- this is falling, with]] ''[[NotQuiteFlight style!]]''[[NotQuiteFlight "]] Call it what you want, it's ''awesome''.
** Especially when Woody spreads his arms and shouts Buzz's catchphrase

* "[[NotQuiteFlight This isn't flying -- this is falling, with ''[[NotQuiteFlight style!]]''[[NotQuiteFlight "]] Call it what you want, it's ''awesome''.

* "[[NotQuiteFlight This isn't flying -- this is falling, with ''style!''"]] Call it what you want, it's ''awesome''.

* Buzz "proving" he can fly during his introductury scene. Yeah, we all know it was due to (unknowingly) hanging off a cieling mobile, but it's still pretty damn cool.

* "This isn't flying -- this is falling, with ''style!''" Call it what you want, it's ''awesome''.

* '''''CAN!'''''