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This is the only Pixar film to not have the Pixar logo, where Luxo, Jr. would bounce on the I, with the Disney logo fading into the film at the start. However, it would be added to the film (along with an updated Disney logo) starting with the 3D re-release. It should also be noted that in one of the trailers for the film, a different Pixar logo is shown on a black background, with no lamp.
Sid Phillips is said to be inspired by a former Pixar employee of the same last name who was known to disassemble toys and use the parts to build bizarre creations.
This was the first animated film in Oscar history to be nominated for a Best Original Screenplay Academy Award.
When Woody is sitting on the bed talking with Slinky, there is a drawing of him on the wall behind them. This is actually an early sketch of the Woody character.
Billy Crystal was originally offered the chance to voice Buzz Lightyear, but declined. After seeing the finished film, he said the decision was the biggest mistake of his career. Upon learning this, John Lasseter telephoned Billy's house to offer him the role of Mike Wazowski in Monsters, Inc. (2001). Billy's wife answered the telephone and said "John Lasseter wants to speak to you". Billy took the telephone from his wife and said "Yes".
The animation team perfected the movement of the toy soldiers by nailing a pair of sneakers to a sheet of wood and trying to walk around with them on.