Inside the Lost Version of Toy Story

Taking a look at the original version of Toy Story where Woody was a mean ventriloquist dummy and Buzz was named Lunar Larry as well as early test animation footage.
0:00 Intro
0:42 George Lucas
1:52 John Lasseter
3:08 Steve Jobs
4:08 Tin Toy
5:28 Original Toy Story Treatment
6:34 Buzz Lightyear
7:34 Billy Crystal
7:58 Pizza Planet
8:16 Woody
9:06 Musical
9:56 Barbie and G.I. Joe
10:38 Original Opening
10:59 Black Friday
Early Woody and Buzz models in Thumbnail created by Eugene Napadovsky
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[@Omar-wq9dz]

Speaking of Toy Story, the original version of Toy Story 4 could make a good What Could Have Been. It was about finding Bo Peep, Forky was not in it, and ended with Bo coming back with the toy gang at Bonnie’s house

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

💯 it’s on the to do list

[@JStryker47]

Forky not in it? I love it already.

[@MrDestroyah-kf6ov]

Hmmm looks cool

[@robertbermudez4526]

​@@Bulletsandblockbustersdon't forget about unmade aniamted film Disney's kingdom of the sun

[@DanielRodriguez-bv1oi]

Also, What Could Have Been Toy Story 2 and Circle 7’s Toy Story 3 would be a great idea along with Monsters Inc.2 Lost in Scaradise and Finding Nemo 2 also from Circle 7

[@HumanThing-fm6xt]

“ I dunno man, Lunar Larry is just a little too ridiculous for a character name” “How about Tempus From Morph?” “Yeah that works”

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

My thoughts exactly haha

[@leithaziz2716]

"Yeah! That Makes Sense!" Street Fighter: 3rd Strike Announcer

[@TB-vz8xg]

It's crazy that Pixar on their first film was able to land Tom Hanks during his run of back-to-back Best Actor Oscars, arguably the biggest male T.V. star at the time in Tim Allen, and one of the all-time great comedians in Don Rickles. Pretty astonishing.

[@RatzaChewy]

It's pretty essential to the film that they did. Even though they toned down how jealous and bitter Woody was after the test reels, Woody in the final film was still a bit of a jerk. It's just that Tom Hanks has such a believable everyman quality to his performance that you completely understand why Woody did what he does. And Tim Allen being pompous but harmlessly deluded only added to that.

[@jessekittrell2946]

It was because of the Disney connection. If it was JUST Pixar they don't get those guys. Disney had distrubued The Santa Claus & was in talks to buy ABC (Home Improvement was running on ABC). Pretty sure that's how they got Tim. Hanks had done multiple movies with Disney (Turner & Hooch was Touchstone but they were a part of Disney.... plus Splash). He's obviously a big Disney fan (he played Walt in a movie even).

[@nonaborhan7269]

Slightly unrelated, but this a great reminder of how influential people like George Lucas & Steve Jobs were to the technology behind the entertainment industry. They saw something in teams like Pixar and by giving them a platform to execute their vision, they forever revolutionized the industry. These sorts of stories are always fascinating to me, it's that perfect mix between art and tech coming together to create something extraordinary. That original Pixar team were just cooking!

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Well said!

[@scifiguy26]

Little did they know Disney will come in and destroy it all

[@peterstangl8295]

Damn, I left a similar comment before I've seen yours. It wasn't as well put as this one though. 😅

[@leviwalpole7288]

Let him cook now!!!

[@JStryker47]

Bill Murray was also approached for the role of Buzz, but he lost the producer's phone number, which he regrets because he claims he would've accepted the role. And more specifically, it was the skyrocketing Mr. Potatohead sales from the film's success that made Mattel change their minds and let them use Barbie in the sequels.

[@akganimationstudioproducti3779]

I heard Chevy Chase was also considered for it, but turned it down

[@ck-1649]

​@@akganimationstudioproducti3779That might've been the best thing to happen, cause I heard he was a pain to work with

[@akganimationstudioproducti3779]

@@ck-1649 Also I’m kinda glad Billy Crystal didn’t voice Buzz in the movies Because frankly, I think he was more fitted for Mike Wazowski

[@Omar-wq9dz]

Good thing the Pixar team ignored Jeffrey Katzenberg’s ideas to make it edgier to the point Woody became really unlikable

[@kaponosucks]

I don’t mind it i would’ve loved to see his redemption

[@cinemaarts8795]

It always amazes how masterful at storytelling the people at Pixar are (especially during 1995-2010) including the "plot hole" of Buzz freezing whenever people are around, even though he thinks he's real. Pete Doctor revealed that the screenwriters did try to think of an explanation but they realized that it always stopped the story cold and ultimately wasn't needed.

[@exaltedoddball]

There's a pretty popular fan theory that Buzz just simply can't help it. Similarly to how you may automatically flinch when an object occurs in your direction even though you know it isn't going to hit you. This is probably the most spot-on explanation.

[@DavidMartinez-ce3lp]

​@@exaltedoddballI always thought it was because he observed everyone else doing it and just did it to blend in with the locals. Get on their good side.

[@nicks4802]

My favourite thing about toy story are all of the real life toys featured among all the characters. The Etch-A-Sketch, Slink the dog, Mr. And Mrs. PotatoHead. Even Mike, the Little Tykes brand cassette player with the microphone attached. These were all toys I had as a kid, if not was handed down by my older brother. There's a level of innocence in those toys being characters in these movies. It's comforting.

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

💯

[@matterstoyou2970]

The most brilliant story beat was them deciding to contrast B + W. It explains the story in a metaphorical sense without even exploring it yet; the juxtaposition of an old west cowpoke and futuristic spaceman.

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

💯

[@spews1973]

A rare case of executive meddling not being allowed to ruin a film. And only because they were able to stop the executive from meddling.

[@stsolomon618]

To Infinity and Beyond! Pixar in the 90s- early 2010s was peak pixar.

[@oftenseen22]

It's absolutely crazy how much of all 4 sequels took a page from the original Toy Story script that got rejected by Disney. "Going on a road trip and becoming a lost toy in the process", sounds a lot like the plot to TS4. Plus, the other 2 you pointed out.

[@HerbCoswellBornAgain]

Hard to believe that Toy Story went through so many revisions. Truly tells how much work, care, and effort goes into these films. Also, thank christ the Black Friday Reel was not the final version of the film, and I will never, EVER, understand what Jeffrey Kaitzeberg was thinking when he try pivoting the film into that direction. Then, again, he allowed Shark Tale to be made, a film that mine as well be Finding Nemos own equivalent to the Black Friday Reel, so, idk.

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

He did the same thing on shrek too

[@thedarkestknight7559]

I love how everything comes back George. A true visionary

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

💯

[@YEAR-1-RELICS]

Coolest thing is that they did in fact create the coolest toy that everyone did want. It wasn't just a generic interpretation of what one concept artist thought could suffice for what a kid would want. The whole world wanted a buzz lightyear.

[@Jon-Rimmer]

Crystal was so respectful to Tim Allen

[@grzegorzgarbaciak8775]

speaking of Toy Story, original version of Toy Story 2 when the film was supposed to be a direct-to-video sequel would be a good What Could Have been.

[@Burialofagod]

That’s a bad what could have been. Also why did you capitalize the first letters like this -> “What Could Have Been” ?????

[@antuanperez426]

@@BurialofagodThis creator has a “series” of videos about what could have been

[@MediumPapi66]

“Technically it’s gliding but let’s not ruin the moment” is a 100% pure Colombian Whedonism and I’m so glad they changed it

[@luisrizo8813]

Cat and the Hat with Tim Allen.

[@KingToll]

I feel like this has been your best video to date yet. I had no idea that George Lucas, Joss Whedon and Steve Jobs were so heavily involved and that Pixar was already around during the 80s.

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Thnx!

[@FrameRater]

I'd bet Buzz's initial red suit was referencing Tin Toy's color scheme. Glad they made the change in the end.

[@safebox36]

It still bewilders me that not only did Steve Jobs co-found Pixar, but it also helped get his CEO role back at Apple after being ousted from the company some years prior. Even more surprising / unnerving is that the company was spun off from a small animation team at Lucasfilm. And eventually both would come into the hands of Disney 6 years apart.

[@thatswhatshesaid2777]

Small world, huh?

[@blondesummer7980]

I've heard a lot about "Jerk Woody" but never knew it was a single person's idea...

[@roberttreacy8271]

What Could Have Been: The Mummy 3 and The Mummy: Rise of the Aztecs

[@Jordacar]

There's also that middle part of Pixar's evolution (late 80's-early 90's) where they took a break from experimental short films and focused on commercials (there's galleries of them you can find on YT). This allowed them the time and money to grow the studio and train more animators.

[@mathieuleader8601]

Exec meddling for the better is as rare as hens teeth

[@chunkysaurus785]

I always liked how they repurposed the more tyrannical Woody to now become Lotso

[@peterstangl8295]

I often forget how much of an impact George Lucas had on the industry even beyond Star Wars. It boggles the mind how a handful of key people shaped popular culture since the early 80s, for better or worse. Really makes you think, doesn't it.

[@MrLynamYT]

What could have been Jurassic Park 3

[@GreysonIngall]

Wait what!? Anything would be better! But I still love it. ❤️

[@miguelbrymn3426]

It looks like Buzz is wearing Iron-Man's suit.

[@GreysonIngall]

"I am Light-year" 🤣

[@TalentCaldwell]

I don’t know how you manage to pull off such extensive research and gather the rare clips and media you include, but I’m always impressed and more importantly entertained by the job y’all do with these. I hope y’all are always collecting info on even current productions to create future videos on like “What Could Have Been”: - the original AVENGERS KANG DYNASTY plan - CPT. AMERICA: New World Order - Every different script for Marvel’s BLADE - Tarantino’s abandoned THE MOVIE CRITIC - MAD MAX The Wasteland - David Gordon Green’s abandoned EXORCIST trilogy - MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Dead Reckoning Part II - and others…

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Thanks!!!

[@Knightrogue24.]

Toy story also has unused songs never put into the movie: The fool a song that reworked into strange things, & Plastic space man another song reworked into sailing no more. The fool & plastic spaceman are my favorites. it has women choir voices singing in the background. They're more serious & heart toning with the film than they used with. Especially plastic spaceman. The fool is semi same til get the end song the last lyric is just "Ow!" somebody got hit. Makes sense, makes up with the movie all the way. I can't deny them for not trying.

[@archarch2626]

I'm surprised how many photos and frames there are of Lаsseter and Jobs together. Thanks for credits !!😉

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Thanks for letting me use the incredible recreation of woody and buzz that you made!

[@Bigstarrocker9]

I'm glad they changed up the characters especially Woody and Buzz unlike the original plans especially Buzz Lightyear with the names like Lunar Larry

[@travismiddleton8218]

Had no idea about the interferences in Toy Story and what it almost became. While I prefer hand drawn animation especially regarding Disney films, I enjoy and have great respect for the history of how computer animation came to be and the figures behind it

[@thatswhatshesaid2777]

The behind-the-scenes troubles with Toy Story and it's infamous Black Friday Reel are some of the most legendary tales in CGI movie history, if not animated film history in general

[@loslakers530]

Tim Allen is and will always be perfect for the voice of Buzz "Lightyear"

[@maxordman4100]

I’m so glad that we got the official version of Toy Story and it’s one of my favorite 90s Disney movies for sure but it is also quite fascinating to hear about the process of how it was made. I’ve heard this story before from a tv documentary but the way you described it was also really well written and thought out! Good job!

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Thank you!

[@mathieuleader8601]

Woody in the promo looks like a character from the film Foodfight!

[@TitusNunley]

What Could Have Been: Monsters, Inc. 2: Lost in Scaradise, Dolph Lundgren's Venom (1997), Finding Nemo 2, Pixar's Newt, Leprechaun vs. Candyman, The Croods 2, Dreamwork's Me and My Shadow, and Tobe Hooper's Spider-Man

[@edwardcabtv]

You should also make What Could’ve Been: Monsters Inc 2: Lost in Scaradise. It would’ve been about Mike & Sully finding Boo after they learned that she moved away and traveling through the human world finding her.

[@KapitalElement]

This film is literally perfect

[@CharlesReacts]

Toy Story has always been one of my favorite Pixar movies of all time. Keep up the great work!

[@felman87]

It's a nice change of pace. Normally, the original pitches for these sound really good compared to the watered-down version we got. But I find myself not liking the original pitch here at all, especially with how mean Woody was, especially the window scene. It being an accident allows the audience to continue to root for Woody and Buzz to be friends because they know it wasn't deliberate.

[@musicmeta_systems]

The only time Tim Allen could be said to have a spectacular performance, a once in a lifetime instance of cocaine actually working in everyone's favor

[@isaacrogers4174]

4:41 It was such a neat reference that this little toy later appeared in Toy Story 4

[@cable7152]

What a great episode, it really shows you how hard it is to come up with great ideas that can change a movie entirely. That first iteration would've bombed so hard, likely killing Pixar and depriving us of some of the best animated movies of all time.

[@somebuddyX]

Thanks for this! I didn't know about Billy Crystal potentially being Buzz. Maybe he could have made it work but he sounds to me like he'd work better as a more down to earth character. I love Tim Allen's voice for Buzz.

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

Good thing they reworked the story to get the final version audiences love. Both Woody and Buzz are endearing by the end of the movie.

[@daniellclary]

Just a peak into an alternate universe. And so glad it was not a musical.

[@samanthamarkle6923]

It’s so amazing how movies change throughout development!

[@eliassmeke3991]

You know after the Black Friday showing they reworked the plot which is the final film we know and love ❤️ today and make Woody likable

[@yappaplay]

Looking at the success of Toy Story and the launch of Pixar made me wish that Pixar would return to its roots.

[@RariettyC]

Jeffrey Katzenberg sure had a lot of confidence during the 90s, considering he was the man who would eventually think Quibi was a good, profitable idea

[@scottydub5785]

Another really well done video, my man. Thank you!

[@vagankirchev989]

I've been a walking Pixar encyclopaedia since early childhood, but the video still managed to entertain! I'd be much more interested in a TS4 video though, since I know much less about its production.

[@noahfejeran2632]

What Could’ve Been? The original plans/vision for the Harry Potter film franchise in terms of production and storytelling for each movie. Now that we’re getting a full on rebooted TV series for HBO MAX.

[@jackcapellini113]

What Could Have Been: Inside Out and What Could Have Been: Bob Peterson’s The Good Dinosaur.

[@gpla-ster9032]

I couldn’t believe that The Brave Little Toaster was originally meant to have 3D backgrounds. If only Disney had that chance. I wonder if the execs were eating their words when Toy Story became a hit.

[@pepperpeterpiperpickled9805]

Love these videos. Its crazy to think there was a time when Pixar movies were a guaranteed good time at the movies AND that there was so much turmoil behind the scenes.

[@bicolorguitar4384]

ABOUT TIME THANK YOU FOR DOING TOY STORY!!!

[@keizercas6051]

i love how where getting some crazy Pixar lore good enough to make a movie about in the first 5 minutes

[@josephstair6688]

Another great video. Good job👏

[@apauliceia]

Amazing script. Your conduction is unremarkable. Congrats for the channel

[@johnpittsii7524]

Thanks for the amazing video ❤

[@HighFlyingEYE]

I love your level of dedication and research in the videos posted

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Thanks!

[@paulalvarezdelcastillo4117]

Great work, I love your videos! Keep them coming!

[@captainjakemerica4579]

I knew about a lot of this but this was a nice insight

[@dxvdvss3252]

I just got back from holiday and saw that I have two of your videos to catch up on. Hell yeah!

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Welcome back!

[@anthonystrocks247]

EVERY week, I love this channel more!

[@tylerjames-yf1ho]

This was both fun and informative. I've yet to see a KZbinr make a video this good regarding Toy Story's origin. Well done.

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Wow, thanks!

[@GuyWebz]

Eventually I wanna see you do the infamous Circle 7 Animation version of Toy Story 3 which saw a defective Buzz and countless other Buzz toys being recalled and shipped back to the Taiwanese factory only to find out that the recalled Buzz toys are just being destroyed and replaced with newer ones

[@garymurphy6901]

Woe now that was fascinating 😳 another brilliant video roll on next 🎥🍿 brilliant work

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Thank you!

[@Vtekkaaa]

Great video per usual

[@Vtekkaaa]

Wow I never knew any of this this is great

[@aaronhughes4700]

Great video that was interesting as hell

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@aaronhughes4700]

@@Bulletsandblockbusters I always stay tuned for your videos bro,you do great research on it all and I’m not sure how you manage to spit these amazing videos out so quick,just don’t overwhelm yourself in the grind man

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

I won’t. Thnx for the kind words

[@numba9ine288]

0:28 the final version literally included a mean spirited woody, he spent that whole movie with nothing but pure hatred for buzz

[@Azylama]

This channel rules man

[@lyncosansempai7764]

Could you do one for the cancelled Bioshock and Akira movie.

[@jaredguffey1185]

These videos are always a highlight for me when a new episode drops. Keep up the great work!!! What has been your favorite episode y’all have created?

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Thanks! And that’s a great question. I don’t think I can give a proper answer as it’s like asking who’s my favorite kid? Haha

[@joeybaseball7352]

If George Lucas hadn't gotten divorced, we wouldn't have Pixar.

[@rocketdude2969]

Yeah that version of Toy Story would have bombed . I'm looking forward to your video on Star Trek Insurrection. Maybe some time you can do one on the original version of Star Trek 2.

[@suryavarmakandasamy6969]

Toy Story Good Franchise!!!!!!!

[@Dreadjaws]

That's a lot of people who rejected to be part of this movie only to change their tune once it became an industry-changing event.

[@tylertilwick6852]

Another Fun Fact: Paul Newman and Jim Carrey were the studio’s first choices for the roles of Woody and Buzz, but were deemed "too expensive" for the film’s budget. While I’ll FOREVER associate Woody with Tom Hanks and I’m glad Tim Allen voiced Buzz, I could weirdly see Jim Carrey voicing Buzz Lightyear. Plus I’d love to see how he’d play opposite Hanks as Woody!

[@ssg-eggunner]

The fact the idea for toy story 2&3 existed before 1 is crazy Also i love the old designs shown in the video, specially the venquilotrist and old woody designs

[@Sebastian_Gonzalez]

You should a video about the cancelled, 2004 Batman vs Superman

[@ajvonline]

11:08 - "...and Disney had a track record of producing hits..." Operative word; HAD.

[@bxbytess]

New subscriber here, this is quality content. Really enjoyed this look into computer animation :)

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Welcome aboard! And thank you

[@keithshockley3443]

Let's not forget about the deleted dark Toy Story concept of Black Friday Reel where all of the toys are against each other and throwing insults. This would have been a pg/pg-13 animated feature that would not be the same Woody and Buzz story we all know today.

[@Amsosorryscotty]

I like to image you trying to talk about John Lasseter without thinking about what he did on the Job that got him fired, You’re editing the video and the elephant in the room Is like: ya know, am never gonna leave until ya talk about the you know what, You: why do ya gotta make my job difficult? Elephant in the room: because it’s part of my job, You: good point…

[@johnaraya3761]

hehe coffee's ready boss-man lets start another banger and good morning big bro!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

You already know!

[@MarvinMartinez2001]

Would be nice to have a video on Scooby-Doo 3 there has been some stuff revealed recently from James Gunn happy 20th anniversary to Monsters Unleashed!

[@TsengFayt]

This narrator reads every line of the video essay with the intonation of a question. Ear grating.

[@shainewhite2781]

Thanks for the video!! See you later!! Stay safe.😊

[@HallowPool193]

An edgy Toy story sounds awesome and completely ruins my childhood with that one thought amazing video as always bnb

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Haha thanks!

[@XStyles6]

What could have been Michael Eisner’s last business objective for Disney/Pixar leaving behind his excellent legacy as CEO

[@bartplays3392]

Another great video!!! Can you do Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian next as I’d LOVE to see you cover that!!!

[@Bulletsandblockbusters]

Yup it’s on the to do list

[@bartplays3392]

@@Bulletsandblockbusters perfect!!! Can’t wait to see it whenever you get to it!

[@UndeadNerdT800]

Fun fact: one of the few code names for the movie was ‘toyz in the hood’

[@bluelightning8bit]

I remember this early version of Woody unsettled me when I was little 6:40

[@ahpuro]

Somewhere out there, there is a timeline where Katzenberg's Toy Story movie is still ridiculed to this day, Spielberg didnt make Dreamworks with him and Shrek was never made