History Awesome / ToyStory4

* If you pay attention to the easter eggs, you'll notice the barracuda from ''Finding Nemo'' [[{{LaserGuidedKarma}} stuffed and mounted on the wall of the antique shop]].

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* When the cat was first shown in the second trailer, tons of people were shocked to see how realistic it looked, [[TechnologyMarchesOn especially compared to Scud from the first film]].
** Speaking of, the amount of ''[[https://jessalynlearns.tumblr.com/post/185891361350/no-other-animation-studio-pixar detail]]'' present compared to previous ''Toy Story'' films: from the faded bits of paint of Woody's spurs, to the peeling corners of Buzz' stickers, to even the sparkly glue on Forky's face, there is such a greater dedication to detail present, it's astounding.
* Despite the fears that often follow the announcement of a [[TrilogyCreep creep]] to an acclaimed trilogy, ''Toy Story 4'' [[AndYouThoughtItWouldFail still managed to stack up perfectly along with its three predecessors]] - with a Rotten Tomatoes score of ''97%'' as of this film's writing (a score it shares with ''Toy Story 3'' in comparison to the first two's perfect 100%). A very rare example of a perfect tetralogy - every single film is held in universally high regard and acclaim. Needless to say, if this is destined to be the final film in the [[Franchise/ToyStory series]], it is the perfect cherry on top of a brilliantly done film series.
** In addition to that, it's also the second ''Toy Story'' film of the franchise to hit $1 Billion in cinemas. To Infinity and Beyond for Pixar's entries on the Billion Dollar Club.
* As usual with this series, the crew managed to turn out such a quality product in the midst of a horrific TroubledProduction, including three quarters of the original script being thrown out.
* Hearing Creator/MelBrooks, Creator/CarolBurnett, Creator/BettyWhite and even Creator/CarlReiner all working together in the scene in Bonnie's closet, four Hollywood comedy legends now in their 80s and 90s in quite a DreamTeam. This was especially awesome in the wake of the passing of one of their comedy peers, Don Rickles, at the age of 90.
** Becomes a bit of a TearJerker as well when you realize this was Carl Reiner's final role- he passed away in 2020.
* This is notably the first "Toy Story" installment to lack an actual villain. Instead, we are given an interesting arc where Gabby Gabby goes from being desperate to [[LovingAShadow earn the affection of a child she's never met]] to (thanks to Woody) recognizing a child who really does need her.
* Even if you have reservations about how the movie ends, you have to admire from a storytelling perspective that they stuck to it. The extras on the Blu-ray reveal that [[WhatCouldHaveBeen the movie was going to end differently,]] [[AllForNothing with Woody and Bo parting ways]]. Instead, Josh Cooley decided casting aside the status quo made for the better narrative, refused to take the easy way out, and had Woody leave with Bo. You have to admit, going all in on that took guts.

* Hearing Creator/MelBrooks, Creator/CarolBurnett, Creator/BettyWhite and even Carl Reiner all working together in the scene in Bonnie's closet, four Hollywood comedy legends now in their 80s and 90s in quite a DreamTeam. This was especially awesome in the wake of the passing of one of their comedy peers, Don Rickles, at the age of 90.

* Despite the fears that often follow the announcement of a [[TrilogyCreep creep]] to an acclaimed trilogy, ''Toy Story 4'' [[AndYouThoughtItWouldFail still managed to stack up perfectly along with its three predecessors]] - with a Rotten Tomatoes score of ''97%'' as of this film's writing (a score it shares with ''Toy Story 3'' in comparison to the first two's perfect 100%). A very rare example of a perfect tetralogy - every single film is held in universally high regard and acclaim. Needless to say, if this is destined to be the final film in the [[WesternAnimation/ToyStory series]], it is the perfect cherry on top of a brilliantly done film series.

* Even if you have reservations about how the movie ends, you have to admire from a storytelling perspective that they stuck to it. The extras on the DVD reveal that [[WhatCouldHaveBeen the movie was going to end differently,]] [[AllForNothing with Woody and Bo parting ways]]. Instead, Josh Cooley decided casting aside the status quo made for the better narrative, refused to take the easy way out, and had Woody leave with Bo. You have to admit, going all in on that took guts.

** Becomes a bit of a TearJerker as well when you realize this was one of Carl Reiner's final roles- he passed away in 2020.

* Despite the fears that often follow the announcement of a [[TrilogyCreep creep]] to an acclaimed trilogy, ''Toy Story 4'' [[AndYouThoughtItWouldFail still managed to stack up perfectly along with its three predecessors]] - with a Rotten Tomatoes score of ''97%'' as of this film's writing (a score it shares with ''Toy Story 3'' in comparison to the first two's perfect 100%). A very rare example of a perfect tetralogy - every single film is held in universally high regard and acclaim. Needless to say, if this is destined to be the final film in the series, it is the perfect cherry on top of a brilliantly done film series.

* If you pay attention to the easter eggs, you'll notice the barracuda from ''Finding Nemo'' [[{{LaserGuiderKarma}} stuffed and mounted on the wall of the antique shop]].

* If you pay attention to the easter eggs, you'll notice the barracuda from ''Finding Nemo'' [[{{LaserGuiderKarma stuffed and mounted on the wall of the antique shop}}]].

** In addition to that, it's also the second ''Toy Story'' film of the franchise to hit $1 Billion in cinemas. To Infinity and Beyond for Pixar's entites on the Billion Dollar Club.

** Bo and her sheep travel in a robot skunk; this means two things. One: Bo ''learned to drive'' and two - she ''managed to teach '''the sheep''', who have no actual feet, to drive''.

** In addition to that, it's also the second ''Toy Story'' film of the franchise to hit $1 Billion on Cinemas. To Infinity and Beyond for Pixar's entites on the Billion Dollar Club.

* This is notably the first "Toy Story" installment to lack an actual villain. Instead, we are given an interesting arc where Gabby Gabby goes from being desperate to [[LovingAShadow earn the affection a child she's never met]] to (thanks to Woody) recognizing a child who really does need her.

* Hearing Creator/MelBrooks, Creator/CarolBurnett, Creator/BettyWhite, and Carl Reiner all working together in the scene in Bonnie's closet, four Hollywood comedy legends now in their 80s and 90s in quite a DreamTeam. This was especially awesome in the wake of the passing of one of their comedy peers, Don Rickles, at the age of 90.

* Despite the fears that often follow the announcement of a [[TrilogyCreep creep]] to an acclaimed trilogy, ''Toy Story 4'' [[AndYouThoughtItWouldFail still managed to stack up perfectly along with its three predecessors]] - with a Rotten Tomatoes score of ''98%'' as of this film's writing (a score it shares with ''Toy Story 3'' in comparison to the first two's perfect 100%). A very rare example of a perfect tetralogy - every single film is held in universally high regard and acclaim. Needless to say, if this is destined to be the final film in the series, it is the perfect cherry on top of a brilliantly done film series.

* Even if you have reservations about how the movie ends, you have to admire from a storytelling perspective that they stuck to it. The extras on the DVD reveal that [[WhatCouldHaveBeen the movie was going to end differently,]] [[AllForNothing with Woody and Bo parting ways]]. Instead, Josh Cooley decided casting aside the status quo made for the better narrative, and had Woody leave with Bo. You have to admit, going all in on that took guts.

** Speaking of, the amount of ''[[https://jessalynlearns.tumblr.com/post/185891361350/no-other-animation-studio-pixar detail]]'' present compared to previous ''Toy Story'' films: from the faded bits of paint of Woody's spurs, to the peeling corners of Buzz' stickers, to even the sparkly glue on Forky's face, there is a greater dedication to detail present that it's astounding.

** On top of that, he literally did it with his eyes closed!!