Woody
toy001 · Toy Story
Disney / Pixar · 2010
Figure ID
toy001
Theme
Toy Story
Year Released
2010
Rarity
Uncommon
Head
Unique molded head piece with elongated features and printed face featuring dark brown eyes, eyebrows, and a smiling mouth. Includes a separate reddish-brown molded cowboy hat element.
Torso
Yellow torso with printed yellow-and-red plaid shirt pattern, white vest with black cow-print spots, and a silver sheriff's star badge. Arms are yellow with flesh-colored hands.
Legs
Standard blue legs with printed dark brown cowboy boots featuring spurred details at the bottom.
Accessories
Reddish-brown cowboy hat.
Color Scheme
Primary colors include yellow, blue, reddish-brown, and white, with black spots and silver accent printing on the sheriff badge.
Printing Details
High-quality pad printing on the torso front featuring detailed cow print and plaid patterns, along with specialized boot and spur printing on the standard legs.
Variants
There are multiple versions of Woody, including versions with standard minifigure heads and regular proportions, as well as the unique specialized tall-proportioned mold seen here which was used for the original Toy Story sets.
Condition Notes
Common wear points include chipping on the boot and torso printing, scratches on the unique molded head element, and loose clutch power in the specialized limbs over time.
Estimated Value
Used complete is typically valued between $8 and $15 USD depending on condition, while new/sealed examples are rarer and command higher prices.
Price (New)
Originally available in 2010 within Toy Story sets ranging from around $12 to $50 USD depending on the specific set size.
Compatible Sets
7599 Garbage Truck Escape, 7590 Woody and Buzz to the Rescue
Character Background
Sheriff Woody is the beloved pull-string cowboy doll and main protagonist from Disney and Pixar's groundbreaking animated film franchise, Toy Story.
Design Notes
Features a unique specialized tall-proportioned head mold and longer arms specifically engineered for the Toy Story theme to better match the animated character's lanky proportions.
Similar Minifigures
Buzz Lightyear (toy002), Jessie (toy003), Alien (toy004)
Collectibility
Moderate to high demand among Disney, Pixar, and nostalgia-driven LEGO collectors, especially due to the unique specialized mold elements used only in this theme.
History
Released in 2010 as part of the initial wave of LEGO Toy Story sets coinciding with the release of Toy Story 3.
Interesting Facts
Unlike standard LEGO minifigures, Woody was designed with a specialized tall head mold to capture his distinctly animated lanky appearance without relying purely on standard parts.
Display Suggestions
Best displayed on a clear acrylic stand alongside Buzz Lightyear and other Pixar characters within a dust-free display case.
Modification Potential
Due to the unique non-standard head mold, purist modifications involving the head are limited, but the torso and legs can be mixed and matched with other standard minifigure parts for custom western creations.
Overall Assessment
An iconic and nostalgic licensed minifigure featuring unique specialty molds that faithfully capture a legendary animated character.