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- The first trailer presented audiences with the first glimpse of Evil Emperor Zurg, and he's a walking nightmare. From his fierce design being hidden in the shadows, his gargantuan look, and the destructive rampage he wreaks in pursuit of his future nemesis, it's clear this isn't the Zurg that Rex knocked down the elevator shaft in Toy Story 2.
- In the film proper, Zurg's (an alternate version of) Buzz Lightyear himself. One driven by Buzz's own character flaws and defects into becoming an uncaring, self-obsessed destroyer, willing to erase thousands of lives if it means getting what he wants. Although he's initially cordial to his younger self, once Buzz makes it clear that he is put off by his future self and has no interest in helping him, Zurg shows absolutely no hesitance in killing him as well. The very final post credits at the end of the movie show Zurg reawakening, his eyes burning with hatred. Gone is any trace of the heroic Buzz Lightyear...now there is only Evil Emperor Zurg.
- Izzy's space jump. If Izzy misses, she will be set adrift in space with no hope of rescue. Even though she goes straight forwards, it's a cold comfort since both up and down are literal abysses and when she has to grab onto a new handhold, her desperation and shrinking of options is palpable. Sox himself is nearly a victim of the void.
- When Zurg is chasing Buzz through the bridge of his ship, he says a phrase which seems enough to give anyone the chills.Zurg/Old Buzz: You can't hide from me, Buzz! It's like hiding from yourself, I'll always find you.
