70+ Woody Quotes To Help Toy Story Fans Reach For The Sky

Georgia Stone
Dec 12, 2023 By Georgia Stone
Originally Published on Jan 12, 2021
Woody is one of the most endearing kid's cartoon characters.
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Sheriff Woody Pride was one character that could never be so easily forgotten in the 'Toy Story' series.

The cowboy pull-string rag doll is one of the leaders of the toys along with his friend Buzz Lightyear. He is one of the most famous and loved characters from the animation.

Woody initially does not get along so well with Buzz Lightyear and some other characters, but it's not long into the series that they become good friends. Woody is Andy's favorite toy and has a social place on his bed.

Being a cowboy, he is heard saying 'yee-haw' a few times out of excitement.

Contrary to the popular story, Woody isn't a rare toy or item but he is still one of a kind to his owner, Andy. 'Toy Story' offers a lot of deep thoughts and lessons and also teaches young kids about love and friendship.

We see the relationship between Woody and Bo Peep, his girlfriend, grow stronger all throughout the series.

The "To infinity and beyond" quote is very well-known from this popular movie franchise, although it is actually the catchphrase of Buzz Lightyear. That said, Woody also has popular quotes, for example when Woody's pull-string is pulled, he says a few phrases like "Reach for the sky", "Someone poisoned the waterhole" and "You're my favorite deputy".

If you are a true lover of the animation that made many a childhood so memorable then we have a few other articles such as other Toy Story quotes and [Buzz Lightyear quotes] for you. Find out some of the best Woody from 'Toy Story' quotes that made the 'Toy Story' franchise so memorable.

Woody 'Toy Story' Funny Quotes

The character Woody had some of the funniest punchlines in the series, so here are some 'Toy Story' quotes from Woody that brought humor to the story. Some of these quotes were more popular because these were the preset phrases in Woody's voice box.

The sheriff in charge of the other toys took his job very seriously and ensured that the room was organized while Andy was gone.

In this part of the article, you get to find out about Toy Story 1 Woody sayings, Toy Story 2 quotes, and other famous lines from Toy Story. So, let's get to the best and funniest of Woody's quotes.

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

— Woody.

2. "Yee-haw! Giddy-up, partner! We got to get this wagon train a-moving!"

— Woody.

3. "Buzz Lightyear: I've set my laser from stun, to kill.

Woody: Oh Great, oh great. If anyone tries to attack us, we can blink 'em to death."

— Woody and Buzz Lightyear.

4. "Daycare? What, have you all lost your marbles?"

— Woody.

5. “Daycare is a sad lonely old place for toys who don’t have a home.”

— Woody.

6 "You, Are, A, Toyyyyy! You're not the real thing. You're an action figure. You are a child's plaything!"

— Woody.

7. "He's not a Space Ranger! He doesn't fight evil or shoot lasers or fly!"

— Woody.

8. "Woody: Shut up, just shut up, you idiot!

Buzz Lightyear: Sheriff, this is no time to panic.

Woody: This is the perfect time to panic!"

— Woody and Buzz Lightyear.

9. "I’d like to join your posse, boys, but first I’m gonna sing a little song."

— Woody.

10. "That wasn't flying, that was falling with style!"

— Woody.

11. "Woody: Buzz? Buzz Lightyear, you're not worried, are you?

Buzz Lightyear: Me? Oh no, no, no, no, no. Are you?

Woody: Now Buzz, what can Andy possibly get that is worse than you?"

— Woody and Buzz Lightyear.

12. "Here is your list of things to do while I’m gone: batteries need to be changed, toys at the bottom of the chest need to be rotated. Oh, and make sure everyone attends Mr. Spell’s seminar on what to do if you or part of you is swallowed. Okay? Okay, good, okay."

— Woody.

13. “Oh, yeah? Well, good riddance, ya loony.”

— Woody.

Inspirational Quotes

Woody is a loyal and resilient toy, shown in these Sheriff Woody quotes.

Animations are about much more than just making us laugh, they can also teach us real-life lessons about friendships and other relationships. Believe it or not, you can also be inspired by some of the sayings and scenes from these animations.

Some Woody catchphrases are full of wisdom, and this section has all the 'Toy Story' inspirational quotes from Woody. You'd be inspired by some of the heartfelt moments in the animation and you won't be forgetting the lessons learned anytime soon.

You'll also get to find out about famous 'Toy Story' quotes about love and 'Toy Story' friendship quotes. Keep on reading for some of the best 'Toy Story' quotes.

14. "I can’t stop Andy from growing up. But I wouldn’t miss it for the world."

— Woody.

15. "If you’d help us, one toy to another, I’d sure be grateful."

— Woody.

16. "From now on you must take good care of your toys, because if you don’t, we’ll find out, Sid. We toys can see everything! So play nice!"

— Woody.

17. "Over there in that house is a kid who thinks you are the greatest, and it’s not because you’re a Space Ranger, pal, it’s because you’re a toy. You are his toy!"

— Woody.

18. "Listen, Light Snack. You stay away from Andy. He’s mine, and no one is taking him away from me."

— Woody.

19. "Buzz! You’re alive! This is great! I’m saved! Andy will find you here, he’ll take us back to the room, and then you can tell everyone that this was all just a big mistake."

— Woody.

20. "Being there for a child is the most noble thing a toy can do."

— Woody.

21. "That makes you a very important toy."

— Woody.

22. "If you sit on a shelf for the rest of your life, you'll never find out."

— Woody.

23. "This town ain ’t big enough for the two of us."

— Woody.

24. "Buzz, I would love to see you try...of course, I'd love to see you as a crater."

— Woody.

25. "I was made to help a child. I don’t remember it being this hard."

— Woody.

26. "Hey! No one does that to my friend!"

— Woody.

27. "Buzz: Why would Andy want me?

Woody: Why would Andy want you? Look at you! You're a Buzz Lightyear! Any other toy would give up his moving parts just to be you."

— Woody and Buzz Lightyear.

28. "Well, then you watch them grow up and become a full person. And then they leave. They go off and do things you’ll never see. Don’t get me wrong, you still feel good about it. But then somehow you find yourself, after all those years sitting in a closet just feeling…"

— Woody.

29. "Alright, Forky, you have to understand how lucky you are right now. You’re Bonnie’s toy. You are going to help create happy memories that will last for the rest of her life."

— Woody.

30. "You can’t teach this old toy new tricks."

— Woody.

31. "Reach for the sky!"

— Woody.

32. “Well, then, let’s find out together!”

— Woody.

Woody Quotes From Conversations

Woody, being such a central character in the 'Toy Story' movie franchise, is part of numerous conversations with other characters. Here we have listed a few of the great dialogues from the 'Toy Story' movies, featuring Woody.

33. 'Mr. Potato Head: How come you don't have a laser, Woody?

Woody: It's not a laser! It's a... It's a little light bulb that blinks.

Hamm: What's with him?

Mr. Potato Head: Laser envy.'

— 'Toy Story' (1995), Woody and others.

34. 'Woody: That is Sid.

Buzz: You mean that happy child?

Mr. Potato Head: That ain't no happy child!

Rex: He tortures toys - just for fun!'

— 'Toy Story' (1995).

35. 'Forky: Who’s Andy?

Woody: Andy was my other kid.

Forky: You had another kid?

Woody: Yeah, yeah. For a long time. And it was pretty great. I was a favorite toy, actually. Running the room was my job. Keeping all the toys in place.'

— 'Toy Story 4' (2019).

36. 'Bo Peep: You know, kids lose their toys every day. Sometimes they get left in the yard or put in the wrong box.

Woody: And that box gets taken away.'

— 'Toy Story 4' (2019).

37. 'Buzz Lightyear: Woody you haven't found you're hat yet have you?

Woody: No! and Andy's leaving for Cowboy Camp any minute and I can't find it anywhere!

Buzz Lightyear: Don't worry, Woody. In just a few hours you'll be sitting around a campfire with Andy making delicious hot Schmoes.

Woody: They're called 'S'mores', Buzz.

Buzz Lightyear: Yes, yes. Of course, has anyone found Woody's Hat yet?'

— 'Toy Story 2' (1999).

38. "You've got wings, you glow in the dark, you talk, your helmet does that... that whoosh thing. You're a Cool Toy. As a matter of fact, you're too cool. I mean - what chance does a toy…"

— Woody to Buzz Lightyear, 'Toy Story' (1995).

Other 'Toy Story' Character Quotes

All of Andy's toys stick together with each other through thick and thin.

Buzz Lightyear quotes, 'Toy Story 3' quotes, 'Toy Story 4' quotes and many other funny 'Toy Story' quotes from the other characters make up this list. Some characters from the movie have very hilarious and interesting quotes such as the aliens from 'Toy Story' quotes, Jessie 'Toy Story' quotes and 'Toy Story' Rex quotes.

Mr. Potato Head quotes are also featured here in this section for fans who love his sarcastic remarks. The quotes of the other characters also include inspirational quotes, motivational quotes, and others.

Some of these quotes are deep and we can learn from them. So, let's get to these quotes about toys from 'Toy Story' that we will forever cherish.

39. "Woody once risked his life to save me. I couldn’t call myself his friend if I weren’t willing to do the same. So, who’s with me?"

- Buzz Lightyear.

40. "I’m going for fearsome here, but I just don’t feel it! I think I’m just coming off as annoying."

– Rex.

41. "I just want you to know that even though you tried to terminate me, revenge is not an idea we promote on my planet."

– Buzz Lightyear.

42. "You are a sad, strange little man, and you have my pity."

- Buzz Lightyear.

43. "There seems to be no signs of intelligent life anywhere."

- Buzz Lightyear.

44. "And I'm from Mattel. Well, I'm not really from Mattel, I'm actually from a smaller company that was purchased by Mattel in a leveraged buyout."

- Rex.

45. "Couldn’t handle Buzz cutting on your playtime, could you Woody? Didn’t wanna face the fact that Buzz might be Andy’s new favorite toy. So you got rid of him. Well, what if Andy starts playing with me more Woody, huh? You gonna knock me out the window too?"

– Mr. Potato Head to Woody.

46. "We’re either in a café in Paris or a coffee shop in New Jersey. I’m pretty sure I just came back from the doctor with life-changing news."

- Trixie.

47. "I have been chosen! Farewell, my friends. I go on to a better place."

– Alien.

48. "What if Andy gets another dinosaur? A mean one? I just don’t think I can take that kind of rejection!"

– Rex.

49. “How dare you open a spaceman’s helmet on an uncharted planet! My eyeballs could’ve been sucked from their sockets!”

– Buzz Lightyear.

50. “Ages three and up! It’s on my box! Ages three and up! I’m not supposed to be babysitting Princess Drool!”

– Mr. Potato Head.

51. “Sid Phillips reporting. Launch of the shuttle has been delayed due to adverse weather conditions at the Launch Site. Tomorrow’s forecast: sunny, Ha, ha, ha! Sweet dreams!”

– Sid Phillips.

52. "Now, Woody...he’s been my pal as long as I can remember. He’s brave, like a cowboy should be, and kind and smart. But the thing that makes Woody special is that he’ll never give up on you – ever. He’ll be there for you, no matter what. You think you can take care of him for me?"

- Andy.

53. "Hamm: Ho, boy, will you take a look at all those presents? Yes sir, we're next month's garage sale fodder for sure!

Rex: Any dinosaur-shaped ones?

Hamm: Oh for crying out loud their all in boxes you idiot!"

- 'Toy Story' (1995).

54. "Mr. Potato Head: How did I get stuck with YOU as a moving-buddy?

Rex: 'Everyone else was picked?"

- 'Toy Story' (1995).

55. "We’re going into attic mode, folks. Keep your accessories with you at all times. Spare parts, batteries, anything you need for an orderly transition."

- Buzz Lightyear.

56. "Come on. Let’s see how much we’re going for on eBay."

- Hamm.

57. "But look at my little arms! I can’t press the fire button and jump at the same time!"

- Rex.

58. "I knew you were right all along, Woody. Never doubted you for a second."

- Slinky Dog.

59. "You should never tangle with the unstoppable duo of Woody and Buzz Lightyear!"

- Andy.

60. "Save it for the jury! I hope Sid pulls your voice box out, ya creep!"

– Mr. Potato Head.

61. "Local law enforcement! It’s about time you got here. I’m Buzz Lightyear, Space Ranger, Universe Protection Unit. My ship has crash-landed here by mistake."

– Buzz Lightyear.

62. "Useless. Like your purpose has been filled."

– Forky.

63. "You never forget kids like Emily or Andy, but they forget you."

- Jessie.

64. "Buzz Lightyear: How about a quick roll call? Everybody here?

Mr. Potato Head: Not everybody.

Buzz Lightyear: Who's behind?

Slinky Dog: Mine."

- 'Toy Story 2' (1999).

65. "Authority should derive from the consent of the governed, not from the threat of force."

– Barbie.

66. "Mr. Potato Head: Look, I'm Picasso!

Hamm: I don't get it.

Mr. Potato Head: You uncultured swine! What're you lookin' at, ya hockey puck?"

- 'Toy Story' (1995).

67. "Andy: Can I help you fill-up?

Andy's Mom: Sure, I'll even let you drive.

Andy: Really?

Andy's Mom: Yeah, when you're 16."

- 'Toy Story' (1995).

68. "Woody, I have a question. Um, well, actually, not just one, I have all of them. I have all the questions."

- Trixie.

69. "Buzz: I am Buzz Lightyear; I come in peace.

Rex: Oh, I'm so glad you're not a dinosaur!"

- 'Toy Story' (1995).

70. "He ain’t the sharpest knife in the place where they keep the knives."

- Chunk.

71. "I may not be a smart dog but I know what roadkill is."

- Slinky Dog.

72. "And this is the Buzz Lightyear aisle. Back in 1995, short-sighted retailers did not order enough dolls to meet demand."

- Barbie.

73. "Aliens: You have saved our lives! We are eternally grateful!

Mr. Potato Head: Would you just leave me alone?!"

- 'Toy Story 2' (1999).

74. "I can't look. Could somebody please cover my eyes?"

- Rex.

75. "And when Andy plays with you it's like, even though you're not moving, you feel like you're alive. Because that's how he sees you."

- Jessie.

76. "Yeah, I knew there was something I didn't like about that chicken!"

- Hamm.

77. "Somewhere in that pad of stuffing is a toy that taught me that life is only worth living if you are being loved by a kid. And I traveled all this way to rescue that toy because I believed him."

- Buzz Lightyear.

78. "Emperor Zurg: Surrender, Buzz Lightyear. I have won!

Buzz Lightyear: I'll never give in. You killed my father!

Emperor Zurg: No, Buzz. I AM your father!

Buzz Lightyear: Noooo!"

- 'Toy Story 2' (1999).

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Woody Quotes then why not take a look at Pixar quotes, or Shrek quotes.

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Written by Georgia Stone

Bachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art

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Georgia StoneBachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art

Georgia is an experienced Content Manager with a degree in French and Film Studies from King's College London and Bachelors degree from Université Paris-Sorbonne. Her passion for exploring the world and experiencing different cultures was sparked during her childhood in Switzerland and her year abroad in Paris. In her spare time, Georgia enjoys using London's excellent travel connections to explore further afield.

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