25 years of Toy Story: Pixar releases unseen early concept art – and it's delightful

Toy Story
(Image credit: Pixar)

It might feel like it's been around for infinity, but the original Toy Story film was released 25 (light) years ago today. The animated adventure featuring Woody, Buzz and countless more iconic characters hit screens in 1995, and Pixar itself has joined in the celebrations, sharing some delightful early concept art.

The sketches reveal original designs for toys including Woody, Buzz and Rex – and while some characters remained true to their early sketches, others ended up looking rather different. If you're looking for tips, our character design guide is packed with inspiration. 

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Daniel John
Senior News Editor

Daniel John is Senior News Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of art, design, branding and lifestyle tech (which often translates to tech made by Apple). He joined in 2020 after working in copywriting and digital marketing with brands including ITV, NBC, Channel 4 and more.