The Ultimate Toy Story Quiz

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The Ultimate Toy Story Quiz
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About This Quiz

The beloved "Toy Story" was the first totally computer-generated animated feature. It's spawned two equally popular sequels, with a third in production. Test your knowledge of Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the "Toy Story" gang.
In which years were the "Toy Story" movies released?
1994, 2000 and 2009
1996, 2001 and 2008
1995, 1999 and 2010
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"Toy Story" came out in 1995, followed by sequels in 1999 and 2010.

Andy and his family (with some of the toys) frequent this restaurant that pops up in all three movies.
Pizza Planet
Meatball Mania
Sam's Sandwiches
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Buzz especially enjoys the space-themed Pizza Planet restaurant.

What's the name of Andy's evil, toy-torturing neighbor?
Biff
Joe
Sid
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Sid is the horrible kid next door. Bonus points for knowing his dog's name is Scud.

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Which of Andy's toys doesn't realize that he's a toy in the first movie?
Woody
Buzz
Mr. Potato Head
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Poor Buzz is disappointed when he finds out he's not actually the savior of the universe, but he eventually accepts that he's a toy.

What's the name of Andy's piggy bank?
Porky
Hamm
Mr. Bacon
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Hamm is the wisecracking piggy bank.

Which "Cheers" alumnus voices Hamm?
John Ratzenberger
Ted Danson
Kelsey Grammer
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John Ratzenberger lent his unmistakable Cliff Clavin tones to Hamm the piggy bank.

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This toy was supposed to be featured in the original "Toy Story," but the studio couldn't get the rights.
Snoopy
Cabbage Patch Kid
Barbie
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An early version of the script had Barbie rescuing Woody and Buzz at the end of the movie, but Mattel refused to let Pixar use her. The company apparently thought better of that decision after the film's success, and Barbies do play a part in the sequels.

The writers added Mr. Potato Head to "Toy Story" after this company wouldn't allow G.I. Joe to appear in the movie.
Hasbro
Kenner
Mattel
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Who knows how much money Hasbro lost out on by declining to allow G.I. Joe a role in "Toy Story."

What's the name of Andy's real dog?
Buster
Buddy
Rover
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The toys often call in Buster for rescue missions and other emergencies.

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Who was the first choice to voice Buzz?
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Billy Crystal
Jim Carrey
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The producers first approached Jim Carrey for Buzz and Billy Crystal for Woody.

In "Toy Story 2," why can't Woody go to cowboy camp with Andy?
Andy decides to bring another toy.
Andy breaks his arm.
Andy loses him.
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Andy accidentally rips off Woody's arm just before they're supposed to leave for camp.

Who nabs Woody from the garage sale?
Al McWhiggin
Dexter von Schtup
Curtis Mansfield
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Evil toy collector Al McWhiggin grabs Woody at the sale after Andy's mom says he isn't for sale.

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In his commercials for Al's Toy Barn, Al dresses up as ______________.
a teddy bear
a chicken
a dinosaur
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In the ads, Al is "Chicken Man."

What's the name of the show that Woody used to star in?
"Ride 'Em, Cowboys!"
"The Yee-Ha Variety Hour"
"Woody's Roundup"
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"Woody's Roundup, come on, it's time to play..."

This character is NOT a member of Woody's Roundup Gang.
Jessie
Blurk
Stinky Pete
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Jessie, her horse, Bullseye, and Stinky Pete the Prospector were the main characters in "Woody's Roundup."

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Who is Buzz's archenemy?
Professor Winklebean
Emperor Zurg
Doctor MegaFire
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Zurg is Buzz's nemesis … and his father.

In a "Toy Story 2" flashback, Jessie talks about her first owner, Emily. Why isn't she with Emily anymore?
Emily gave her away.
Emily sold her to Al.
Emily left her at a playground.
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Emily put Jessie and some other toys in a box to donate to charity. Conspiracy theorists think that Emily grew up and became Andy's mom.

Who performs "You've Got a Friend in Me" in "Toy Story 2?"
Josh Groban
Tony Bennett
Robert Goulet
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Randy Newman wrote the song and sings it in the original, but Goulet covers it in the sequel.

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In "Toy Story 2," Al McWhiggin tries to ship off the Roundup gang to this country.
Japan
China
South Korea
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Al sells the gang to a collector in Japan, but they escape just in time.

This actress is the voice of Jessie.
Joan Cusack
Elizabeth Perkins
Mary Louise Parker
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Joan Cusack voices Jessie, but Sarah McLachlan sings her song ("When She Loved Me").

"Toy Story 3" was only the third animated film to be nominated for a Best Picture Oscar. This was NOT one of the previous nominees.
"Up"
"Beauty and the Beast"
"Finding Nemo"
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"Beauty and the Beast" was nominated in 1991, and "Up" in 2009.

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"Toy Story 3" didn't win the Academy Award for Best Picture, but it did win these two other Oscars.
Best Original Score and Best Sound Editing
Best Animated Feature Film and Best Original Song
Best Original Screenplay and Best Visual Effects
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"Toy Story 3" got the nod for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song ("We Belong Together").

In "Toy Story 3," the toys are donated to this day care center.
The Little Schoolhouse
Sunnyside
Little People
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When Andy goes to college, the toys mistakenly get put in the trash and then jump into a donation box that his mom gives to Sunnyside Daycare.

Who's the leader of the Sunnyside toys?
Teddy
Fuzzy Wuzzy
Lotso
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Lotso the bear is a beautiful shade of pink and looks very cuddly, but he's definitely not a nice guy.

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Why is he so mean?
His owner lost him and then replaced him.
His owner used to hit him and yank out his stuffing.
His owner's little sister dumped him in paint.
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Lotso's owner, Daisy, accidentally left him, Big Baby and Chuckles at a rest stop. The toys finally made it home but realized they had been replaced.

Who tells Woody that the only way to escape Sunnyside is through the trash?
Ken
a Chatter Telephone
Mr. Pricklepants
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The toy phone gives Woody the scoop.

Where does Lotso's gang have their secret meetings -- and lock up toys who break their rules?
in a vending machine
in the director's office
in the bathroom
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The toys' lair is inside a vending machine.

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Where does the climax of "Toy Story 3" take place?
the Sunnyside bathroom
Pizza Planet
the dump
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On their way to the dump incinerator, the gang is rescued at the last minute by the little green aliens.

Who ends up being the toys' new owner?
Bonnie
Gracie
Tommy
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The kind, playful Bonnie gives the gang a happy ending.

When is the scheduled release date for "Toy Story 4?"
2016
2017
2018
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The fourth installment is slated for June 15, 2018.

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