"Toy Story 2" nearly faced deletion due to a major technical mishap during production. A simple command executed by a technical director accidentally triggered the deletion of most of the film's files. Fortunately, a backup saved the day: the film's supervising technical director had a home copy of the movie that included much of the work completed up to that point. This backup allowed the team to recover and continue the project, ultimately leading to the successful release of the film in 1999.

In "Toy Story 2," a notable scene that was removed involved a sequence where Buzz Lightyear interacts with a group of his fellow Space Rangers in a toy store. This scene was intended to showcase Buzz's realization that he is a toy, which plays a crucial role in his character development. The scene was cut during the film's production, as the filmmakers felt it conflicted with the established story and pacing. Ultimately, it was important to maintain the focus on Woody's journey and the emotional stakes surrounding the toy characters.

"Toy Story 4" does not explicitly focus on LGBTQ themes, but it does include elements that emphasize acceptance, friendship, and diversity. The film features a variety of characters and promotes messages of love and understanding. While some viewers have interpreted certain relationships and character dynamics through an LGBTQ lens, the film itself does not directly address LGBTQ representation. It primarily centers on Woody's journey and his relationships with other toys.

In "Toy Story 2," Stinky Pete, the Prospector, initially appears to be a mentor to Woody but is later revealed to be antagonistic. He desires to be part of a complete set of toys and is willing to keep Woody from returning to Andy. After a confrontation, Stinky Pete is ultimately thwarted by Woody and his friends. He is left behind in a toy store when the other toys escape, and he becomes trapped in a box, signifying his defeat and isolation, as he is unable to fulfill his dream of being with a child.