20 Best Woody Quotes From The Toy Story Movies

Summary Woody's iconic quotes from the Toy Story franchise highlight his journey as a caring cowboy hero.

Despite challenges, Woody's evolution with Andy and other toys showcases his bravery and friendship.

Tom Hanks' voice performance brings depth to Woody, making him a beloved and memorable character worth revisiting.

Pixar films have created some unforgettable characters over the years, but Woody from Toy Story is like the most iconic and there are a number of memorable Woody quotes that back that up. Woody has taken audiences on an amazing journey through the Toy Story franchise as they fell in love with the kind and caring cowboy. Each of the four movies saw Woody face challenges, meet new friends, and learn a little more about what it is to be a good toy. The standout Woody quotes from these movies highlight that journey.

While Woody's future in the Toy Story franchise is somewhat unclear at this point, he has left behind so many amazing memories from those films. He has had moments of jealousy, bravery, and friendship along with his evolution with the kids he has had in this life. With Tom Hanks' amazing voice performance and the iconic character design, Woody became a layered hero and friend. From his more ridiculous moments to his sweetest moments, Woody remains a hero worth revisiting through his best quotes.

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20 "Besides, When It All Ends I’ll Have Old Buzz Lightyear To Keep Me Company - For Infinity and Beyond."

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At the center of all the movies in the franchise is the friendship between Woody and Buzz Lightyear, with Buzz's appearance in Andy's room being the catalyst that kick-starts the events of Toy Story. Despite the fact that they didn't initially get along at all in the first movie, Toy Story 2 finds Woody and Buzz as the best of friends. Their bond is a very touching one as Buzz heads out to save Woody once he is taken from Andy's and helps remind him of the important role he plays in Andy's life.

In the end, Woody and Buzz are together again in Andy's room looking at an uncertain future as they know that Andy will grow older and be less interested in even his favorite toys. However, Woody is at least comforted that, while he may eventually lose Andy, his friendship with Buzz is just as important.

19 "You're My Favorite Deputy."

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While most of the best Woody quotes come when he's "alive" thanks to no humans being around, he is still a toy with a pullstring attached to a voicebox, and many of his built-in phrases are just as memorable (which is probably partly why Andy loves him so much). Another one of Woody's great catchphrases from his pull string feature has the cowboy proclaiming "You're my favorite deputy."

It is also a bittersweet quote for Woody, as he loves Andy so much but can never actually talk to him.

It is another charming cowboy saying that fits well with Woody, both because he's a cowboy and his general personality. But the fact that Andy can pull it and have Woody say this to him cements the unbreakable bond between these two. It is also a bittersweet quote for Woody, as he loves Andy so much but can never actually talk to him. This catchphrase allows him to express even a little bit of that feeling.

18 “I Was Made To Help a Child. I Don’t Remember It Being This Hard.”

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Woody takes quite the emotional journey throughout the four Toy Story films, especially once Andy grows up. Looking after Andy has always been Woody's reason for being, but the inevitable march of time gradually makes him less and less important in Andy's life. After seeing Woody as such a key part of Andy's life in the first three movies, it is hard to see where he ends up in Toy Story 4.

While his new kid Bonnie is a sweet and caring child who loves playing with her toys, she just doesn't have the same attachment to Woody. Also, as much as Woody still takes it upon himself to be there for Bonnie, he finds it is just not as easy as it was with Andy. It is an interesting change for the character and sets up a surprising new chapter for him.

17 "I Got Out Once."

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Though all Toy Story movies are great, there are many fans who feel the third one is the best of the franchise. The movie does make for a touching and smart animated story, but it is also a thrilling prison break movie at the center of it. When Buzz and the others find themselves trapped in the twisted Sunnyside Daycare, it is up to Woody to break them out.

A moment of genuine heroism from Woody

After first making a break, Woody returns for his friends. One of the trapped toys warns that Sunnyside is inescapable, but Woody points out, "I got out once." It's a moment of genuine heroism from Woody, and one of the times audiences are reminded why the other toys in Andy's room look to him for guidance when times get tough. Though Woody's Roundup may be a fake show, Woody does possess that heroic cowboy quality.

16 "This Is The Perfect Time To Panic!"

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The first Toy Story moments is filled with many hilarious quotes that directly stem from the rivalry between Woody and Buzz, particularly before Buzz accepts that he's a toy and not a genuine Space Ranger. One of the funniest Woody quotes comes when the pair become lost toys and are stranded in the gas station. While Woody's "I Got Out Once" quote from Toy Story 3 is a moment of brash heroism, his declaration that panic is a reasonable response in Toy Story is the total opposite.

Woody takes a leadership role among the toys in Andy's room. While the other toys are constantly in a state of worry, Woody puts on a calm and brave face even if he is anxious himself. So, when that calm and collected persona gradually falls apart with the arrival of Buzz, it is pretty funny to watch. After he and Buzz find themselves lost outside of Andy's house, Buzz is the stable one while Woody gets completely lost in his fear.

15 "What Chance Does A Toy Like Me Have Against A Buzz Lightyear Action Figure?"

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Pixar has a real talent for telling stories about extraordinary things, like toys coming to life, but finding something very human and relatable at the center of it. For Toy Story, the audience can recognize Woody's feelings of inadequacy and envy when Buzz seems to become the new favorite toy. Though they are constantly feuding throughout the movie, this moment of vulnerability from Woody when he admits his worries about losing Andy helps cement his friendship with Buzz.

As flashy as Buzz is, he ultimately could never replace the toy that's been there for Andy for as long as the boy can remember.

It's a scene that shows some genuine humility from Woody, though also one that shows just how important his relationship with Andy is to him. He's intimidated by Buzz's array of features, such as pop-out wings, blinking LED laser, and multiple voice buttons. However, as the other movies in the franchise later show, these don't mean as much to Andy as Woody thinks. As flashy as Buzz is, he ultimately could never replace the toy that's been there for Andy for as long as the boy can remember.

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14 "Being There For A Child Is The Most Noble Thing A Toy Can Do."

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In every Toy Story movie, a key theme is the purpose of a toy, and how their relationship with their children is at the core of their being. So important is it that, when the bond is broken (such as when Jessie is abandoned), it causes genuine trauma for them. Throughout the franchise, Woody goes to extraordinary lengths to be there for his child. And while his ego in getting replaced plays some role in his motivations, his real determination is that he sees it as his job to be there for Andy.

When Buzz learns he is a toy and feels his existence is now meaningless, Woody is the one who ensures him that bringing joy to a kid is the greatest purpose he could have. However, in Toy Story 2, it's Woody who needs to re-learn this lesson, and this Woody quote captures the moment he snaps out of his fugue and remembers why he exists. It explains a lot about his personality and is also interesting to consider given his decision in Toy Story 4.

13 "Ride Like The Wind Bullseye!"

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Just like Buzz Lightyear the toy was inspired by a movie within the Toy Story universe, Woody came from a popular show called Woody's Roundup. Woody himself discovers this in Toy Story 2 and sees the larger legacy he is a part of. Woody's Roundup introduced a few catchphrases for the cowboy toy, and also explained where some of the phrases from his pullstring came from.

When he learns of Woody's Roundup, Woody becomes enamored with his own in-universe legacy — especially when he sees the wide array of merchandise with his face on it.

When he learns of Woody's Roundup, Woody becomes enamored with his own in-universe legacy — especially when he sees the wide array of merchandise with his face on it. He quickly takes to that role as the heroic cowboy and even adopts his own catchphrase from the show, shouting "Ride like the wind, Bullseye!" when jumping into the saddle of his trusty horse. If Buzz can get his own spinoff, maybe Woody's Roundup will get a movie someday as well.

12 "Oh, Great. If Anyone Attacks We Can Blink Em' To Death."

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This Woody quote from the first Toy Story movie is another hilarious moment that comes from interactions between Woody and Buzz before Buzz realizes he's a toy and not a Space Ranger. While Buzz is a more impressive toy when he first arrives, he is also totally delusional in thinking that he is a real space ranger. Since no other toy seems to have a problem with this, it becomes a terrific part of the comedic dynamic between Woody and Buzz.

When they find themselves trapped in Sid's room with his creepy toys, Buzz ensures Woody that he'll set his laser from stun to kill. Woody is not reassured, however, given that the laser is just a lightbulb. This moment is made all the funnier when Woody then grabs Buzz and starts pushing the Karate Chop Action button in Buzz's backpack, yelling "back, get back you cannibals" at the malformed toys in Sid's bedroom.

11 "There's A Snake In My Boots!"

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Along with being a dashing cowboy toy, Woody comes with a pull string that allows him to share some of his memorable catchphrases. While some of these lines, like "you're my favorite deputy", are wholesome and heartfelt, others have become memorable as Woody quotes because they're funny pseudo-parodies of dialogue from a spaghetti western.

While many quotes from Woody's voicebox like "someone's poisoned the water-hole" are fun throwbacks to the real-life shows Woody's roundup is loosely based on, the most memorable of his catchphrases has to be "there's a snake in my boots".

While many quotes from Woody's voicebox like "someone's poisoned the water-hole" are fun throwbacks to the real-life shows Woody's roundup is loosely based on, the most memorable of his catchphrases has to be "there's a snake in my boots". It seems like such a random phrase to include in a cowboy toy, but it's funny nonetheless. The phrase also points to the fact that Woody is a bit of an outdated toy, which adds to his insecurities when a new, cooler toy comes around.

10 "Has Everybody Picked A Moving Buddy?"

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It could be argued that Buzz is actually the better leader in Toy Story, but it is a role that Woody takes on with all his heart. The audience sees this early on in the first movie as the toys prepare for the upcoming move. During a meeting with all the toys, Woody asks if everyone has chosen their moving buddy for the upcoming trip. While they all mock the idea, Woody is adamant that he doesn't want to see anyone get left behind.

The moment shows him as a natural authority figure in the room which hurts all the more when Buzz's arrival takes some of that from him. However, it's also funny because — much like the entire scene — it shows the toys acting in an incredibly serious manner. The setup of them having a staff meeting when Andy is out of the room is priceless, and definitely a key moment that won over adult viewers of Toy Story who enjoyed the movie just as much as younger ones.

9 "The Word I'm Searching For - I Can't Say, Because There's Preschool Toys Present."

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When Woody and Buzz first meet, it's safe to say they do not start out as friends. Woody fears that this new spaceman toy will take his place as Andy's favorite. He only hates Buzz more by Buzz's insistence that he isn't a toy. After Woody continues to call Buzz a toy, Buzz tells him the word he's searching for is "space ranger." Woody snaps back:

"The word I'm searching for I can't say because there are preschool toys present."

Part of what makes this such a great line is how much it stands out. The film is aimed at children and there aren't any swear words used throughout, so Woody's suggestion that he was about to use some hammer home the way he's feeling about Buzz at the time. Much like Woody's staff meeting at the start of Toy Story, this is another quote that definitely made the movie endearing for older viewers.

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8 "So Play Nice."

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Perhaps the most unsettling villain in the Toy Story franchise is Sid, the young boy who lives next door to Andy's house and enjoys destroying toys. Of course, it's not long before Woody and Buzz find themselves trapped at Sid's house. As Sid gets ready to destroy Buzz, Woody enacts a plan for revenge. He organizes all the toys to come alive and come after Sid, which terrifies the young boy.

From Sid's perspective, his afternoon turned into a scene from a horror movie — a fitting revenge given the torment he's placed the toys in his care under.

Finally, Woody comes alive to tell Sid to respect his toys, giving Sid a good scare. The quote works so well because it's a fitting way to get revenge on Sid. It's an incredibly memorable scene that other movies in the Toy Story franchise have failed to top, and it's easy to imagine Sid needing therapy afterward. From Sid's perspective, his afternoon turned into a scene from a horror movie — a fitting revenge given the torment he's placed the toys in his care under.

7 "I Can't Stop Andy From Growing Up. But I Wouldn't Miss It For The World."

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This Woody quote from Toy Story 2 is definitely one of the most emotional in the entire franchise, and speaks to the theme of the inevitability of aging that runs throughout the entire franchise. It's definitely a moment that pulls at the heartstrings of any parents in the audience, because of course, Andy here is a metaphor for their own children.

Despite being Andy's favorite toy, Woody has to deal with the fact that Andy will grow up someday and that his own future is uncertain. In Toy Story 2, Woody discovers he is a collector's item and a valuable toy. Woody is given the opportunity to go to a toy museum and be admired for years to come instead of waiting until Andy is tired of playing with toys. However, Woody realizes he still wants to see Andy grow up, even if it's only for a little while longer.

6 "And That Box Gets Taken Away..."

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While Woody and Buzz's friendship is the most important inter-toy relationship in the franchise, his romantic connection to Bo Peep is also important, especially in the fourth movie. Toy Story 4 opens with a flashback to show what happened to Bo Peep before Toy Story 3 and the day she was given away. Woody makes an attempt to save Bo from the donation box, but she insists it is her time to leave.

Woody is always trying to do what's best for others, so it is interesting to see him consider his own happiness for once.

She then suggests that toys get misplaced in boxes all the time, hinting that Woody should come with her. For a brief moment, Woody considers leaving Andy to be with Bo. Woody is always trying to do what's best for others, so it is interesting to see him consider his own happiness for once. It also proves that what's best for Andy and Woody doesn't work out for everyone else.

5 "We'll Always Be There For Him."

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Woody's position as the leader of the toys in Andy's room isn't just defined by the fact he's Andy's favorite toy. They genuinely look to him for guidance in times of hardship, and the reason for this is made incredibly clear with this particular Woody quote. In Toy Story 3, Woody and the other toys are faced with Andy going to college.

Once again, while the others panic about what will come next, Woody remains the voice of reason and calm. He assures the other toys that this is not the end. They will go up into the attic and be there for Andy whenever he needs them. This is the perfect example of Woody's outlook as a toy. He sees it as his job to put the needs of the child above everything else, but over time, he realizes he can move on.

4 "You Are A Child's Play Thing!"

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One of the reasons the character of Woody works so well is the performance by Tom Hanks. Though it is just a voice performance, Hanks injects so much heart and humor into the role and makes Woody a character that audiences can love and laugh with even when he's wrong. As Woody continues to lose his mind over Buzz, he finally confronts his rival with an outrageous rant. He screams:

"You. Are. A. Toy! You aren't the real Buzz Lightyear, you're an action figure! You are a child's plaything!"

Seeing Woody lose his cool after he'd been so calm and composed until this point in Toy Story was hilarious. However, the use of the word "plaything" specifically adds to the punchline. While not offensive, it is clearly an insult. The icing on the cake here is, of course, Buzz Lightyear's reaction, as he completely brushes off the moment.

3 "That Wasn't Flying. That Was Falling With Style."

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To make Woody's relationship with Buzz all the more difficult at the beginning, all the other toys seem to be very impressed with the spaceman. They don't even seem to mind that he doesn't know he's a toy. But when Buzz suggests he really can fly, it's too much for Woody. He challenges Buzz to fly around the room and, thanks to a lot of luck, Buzz actually does it.

What makes the Woody quote so memorable is his clear attempts to provide justification for not being impressed at something that was clearly impressive.

As the toys heap praise on Buzz, Woody tries to persuade them that it's all a hoax. He yells "That wasn't flying. That was falling with style." It's a look at Woody's own hurt ego, but what makes the Woody quote so memorable is his clear attempts to provide justification for not being impressed at something that was clearly impressive. Of course, this does nothing to dissuade the other toys from pouring adulation on Buzz.

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2 "...And Beyond."

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Toy Story 4 finds Woody faced with a new dilemma as he doesn't know what his purpose is with his new kid Bonnie. While on a family road trip, Woody finds his long-lost love, Bo Peep, and in the end, he decides it's time to pursue his own path and be with Bo. Woody shares a final goodbye with Buzz and the two old friends part ways.

As Buzz watches Woody fade out of sight, he says, "To Infinity" and Woody responds "And beyond." A bittersweet end that promises their friendship will continue regardless. The Toy Story movies are a huge factor in Pixar's reputation for creating kids movies with moments that get many in the audience reaching for the tissues, and this short interaction between the two friends as they part ways is one of the hardest tear-jerking emotional gutpunches the studio has ever put to screen.

1 "So Long... Partner"

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Toy Story 3 may not have been the end of the franchise, but it was the end of a big chapter. With Andy going away to college, the toys all wonder what will become of them. In the end, Andy donates them all to a new kid, Bonnie, and they find a happy new home. Though he was meant to go off to college with Andy, Woody decides his time with Andy is over.

As Andy drives out of sight, Woody watches him go and says a final goodbye to his best friend

As Andy drives out of sight, Woody watches him go and says a final goodbye to his best friend (although there is always the possibility of Andy returning for Toy Story 5). This moment hits especially hard since Woody has made it no secret throughout all three Toy Story movies that Andy is his reason for being. Of all the Woody quotes in the Toy Story movies, it's this one that undoubtedly hits the hardest emotionally, and perfectly captures why the franchise is so highly regarded.

Toy Story Pixar's first feature film release sees Woody (Tom Hanks), a cowboy doll, confronted by the nightmare of being replaced as his owner Andy's favorite toy jeopardized when his parents buy him a Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) action figure. Stricken by anxiety, Woody hatches a plan to remain the favorite, kicking off a race against time for the toys to be reunited with their owner before his house move makes them permanently Lost Toys. Director John Lasseter Release Date November 22, 1995 Writers Joss Whedon , Alec Sokolow , Joel Cohen , Andrew Stanton Cast Tom Hanks , Don Rickles , Annie Potts , Tim Allen , Jim Varney Runtime 81 minutes