What is the name of the toy collector in Toy Story 2?

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The toy collector in Toy Story 2 is Al McWhiggin. He owns Al's Toy Barn and steals Woody after recognizing him as a valuable piece from the old television series Woody's Roundup.

Al is not simply collecting toys for personal enjoyment. He plans to sell Woody, Jessie, Bullseye, and Stinky Pete as a complete Woody's Roundup display to a toy museum in Tokyo. Woody initially considers staying with the collection because it would make him famous and preserve his legacy, but he ultimately chooses his life with Andy and his friends.

The film's other listed names are different characters. Stinky Pete is a member of Woody's Roundup collection, Sid belongs to the first Toy Story, and Emperor Zurg is Buzz Lightyear's fictional nemesis. Toy Story 2 was released in 1999, directed by John Lasseter, and features Wayne Knight as the voice of the greedy collector.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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