‘Toy Story’ Mistakes You’ll Never Be Able to Unsee

Even a landmark like ‘Toy Story’ has tiny slipups that sneak past on first watch. These little continuity quirks and animation oddities are easy to miss when the story is racing along. Look closer and you will spot props that move on their own and textures that shift from shot to shot. None of it spoils the fun but once you notice them you cannot unsee them.

The Changing Cloud Wallpaper

In Andy’s room the blue wall with white clouds is not always consistent. The spacing and alignment of the cloud shapes shift between wide shots and close ups. Some shots show clusters of clouds that are missing a moment later. The pattern also appears to slide higher or lower on the wall during quick cuts.

Woody’s Pull String Length

Woody’s pull string handle does not keep the same length throughout the film. In some scenes it hangs well past the middle of his back. A few moments later it sits much shorter even though he has not moved much. The loop also swaps positions when he stands still during dialogue.

Buzz’s Wrist Communicator Details

Buzz flips open his wrist communicator several times and the decals are not always identical. The colored buttons and small markings change arrangement between angles. The inside screen looks brighter or dimmer in consecutive shots with no change in lighting. The hinge even appears to sit closer to his hand in some close ups.

The Baby Monitor Orientation

When the toys use the baby monitor the orientation of the unit jumps around. The speaker grill faces forward in one shot then the back is visible in the next. The antenna position switches sides between cuts without anyone touching it. The indicator light also turns on and off while a character is still talking.

The Toolbox Weight on the Milk Crate

Woody gets trapped under a milk crate with a toolbox on top and the setup does not behave the same way every time. The crate sags noticeably in one angle then looks flat and sturdy in the next. The toolbox slides toward the edge and then returns to center without a push. The number of tools peeking out also changes between close ups.

The Moving Truck Ramp Position

During the chase near the end the moving truck ramp keeps shifting. It is fully extended in a wide shot then looks partially retracted on the next cut. The angle of the ramp to the street surface changes as the camera moves with no visible reason. The gap between the ramp and the truck bed grows and shrinks during the action.

Pizza Planet Truck Decals

The famous Pizza Planet delivery truck carries stickers and painted logos that do not always match. The door badge appears larger in some views and smaller in others. A side stripe vanishes in a shot when the camera pans past the cab. The rocket on the roof changes its tilt when the truck hits bumps even when the vehicle barely moves.

Andy’s Handwriting on Toys and Boxes

Andy’s name and other labels pop up with small inconsistencies. The thickness of the letters varies from one scene to the next on the same surface. A box marked for the move shows a word that looks neater in a later shot. The position of the writing shifts slightly even when the box does not rotate.

Scud’s Collar and Tag

Sid’s dog Scud wears a collar with a tag that is not perfectly consistent. The tag swings from different ring positions between cuts. Sometimes the tag looks rounder and other times it appears more oval. The collar buckle also switches from a centered look to an off center angle within the same sequence.

Sid’s House Exterior Details

The outside of Sid’s house changes small features across shots. A window frame shows extra slats that disappear minutes later. The porch light moves a little higher when the camera returns to the front door. Fence boards near the walkway trade heights when the toys make their escape.

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