Toy Story Toons: Small Fry

About Toy Story Toons: Small Fry

"Toy Story Toons: Small Fry" is an animated short film in the "Toy Story" series, which was released in 2011. The story revolves around Buzz Lightyear, who gets left behind at a fast-food restaurant and replaced by a smaller, kids-meal version of himself. While the smaller Buzz tries to take over his life, the original Buzz must navigate his way through a support group for discarded fun meal toys to make his way back to Bonnie’s house.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Pixar Animation Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Angus MacLane and produced by Kim Adam, it is a charming addition to the Toy Story franchise and reflects the studio’s ability to craft engaging narratives in short time spans.

Actors

• Tom Hanks as Woody - Hanks lent his unique and remarkable voice talent to the character of Woody, bringing life and depth to the beloved cowboy doll.
• Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear - Allen infuses Buzz with the perfect combination of seriousness and humor, highlighting the character’s adventurous spirit.
• Joan Cusack as Jessie - Jessie’s spirited personality shines through in Cusack's performance, adding to the film's energy and charm.
• Jane Lynch as Neptuna - Lynch's distinct voice acting perfectly captured the character of Neptuna, a mermaid toy struggling with being discarded.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• "Toy Story Toons: Small Fry" is the second "Toy Story Toons" short film from Pixar, after “Hawaiian Vacation”.
• The various discarded fun meal toys in the film are voiced by various Pixar employees.

Quotes

• Buzz Lightyear: "I'm not a toy. I'm an action figure!"
• Wody: "Oh, great, I threw my back out. Hey, do toys have backs?"

Music and Soundtrack

• The music for "Toy Story Toons: Small Fry" was composed by Henry Jackman, who previously worked on films like X-Men First Class and Wreck-It Ralph.
• The soundtrack perfectly complements the film's narrative, enhancing the humor and depth of emotion experienced by the toys as they navigate through their mini-adventure.