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10 surprising things you probably didn't know about 'Toy Story'

Here are some interesting behind-the-scenes facts and secrets you probably didn't know about Disney Pixar's "Toy Story."

Beloved "Toy Story" characters Woody and Buzz will soon have their final adventure together nearly 25 years after their first escapade. After facing many delays, the fourth movie in the series will hit theaters in June 2019.

"Toy Story" is in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Buzz Lightyear is named after a famous astronaut.

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Pixar's "Tin Toy" short helped lead to the creation of "Toy Story."

In 1998,"'Tin Toy' developed the idea of toys being alive, which eventually led to 'Toy Story,'" John Lasseter, Pixar's chief creative officer told Entertainment Weekly.

"Tin Toy" also won an Academy Award for Best Animated Short.

Buzz Lightyear's colors were chosen for a surprisingly simple reason.

"Toy Story" might exist partially because of "The Nightmare Before Christmas."

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"Toy Story" is a part of the Pixar Theory.

Woody was originally sketched as a ventriloquist dummy.

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Billy Crystal turned down a role in the film.

Barbie was supposed to appear in the first movie.

All of "Toy Story 2" was almost deleted because of just one line of code.

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According to Mental Floss, Pixar co-founder Ed Catmull wrote in his book that "Toy Story 2" was almost entirely deleted with just one line of code.

Fortunately, a technical director who was working from home had a backup copy of the film with her.

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