In Pixar’s Toy Story, Andy’s cowboy doll and toy-room leader is Woody.
Woody is a pull-string sheriff doll who has been Andy’s favorite toy for years. His leadership is challenged when Buzz Lightyear arrives and Andy begins spending more time with the new space-themed figure. Woody’s central conflict is not simply jealousy; he must learn that friendship and loyalty matter more than being the sole favorite.
Tom Hanks provides Woody’s voice in the Toy Story films. The character’s design draws on familiar Western toy imagery, including a cowboy hat, vest, boots and a pull-string voice box. His recurring catchphrase is “Reach for the sky!”, while the better-known boot line belongs to Woody as well.
Woody remains the emotional anchor of the original film series, although his story continues beyond Andy’s childhood. In Toy Story 3, he helps the other toys find a new home, and Toy Story 4 follows his life after that transition.