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I still get a little giddy opening the case for 'Toy Story 3'—the Blu-ray really piles on the goodies. The full movie disc normally includes an audio commentary with director Lee Unkrich and members of the creative team, which I always queue up while tidying the apartment because it feels like being in a tiny film school with friends. Beyond the commentary there are lots of behind-the-scenes featurettes: the large ‘The Story of \'Toy Story 3\'’ making-of, shorter pieces about character design and voice work, and galleries of storyboards and concept art. You’ll also find deleted scenes and alternate takes, a gag reel/outtakes section, and production featurettes that dig into lighting, animation and the emotional beats that made the ending hit so hard. For shorts, the Blu-ray usually packages the theatrical short 'Day & Night' and the Toy Story Toons short 'Hawaiian Vacation'. There are also trailers, TV spots, and often an isolated music track or a Randy Newman segment. If you love extras, it’s the kind of disc you can wander through for an evening and still find a tiny new detail to nerd out about.

Nothing beats settling in for 'Toy Story 3' on a big screen with the right stream — for me that's 4K HDR with a good bitrate and Dolby Atmos if available. On my living-room TV and projector nights I always aim for 4K (Ultra HD) because the colors and texture on the animation pop so much more: the soft lighting in Sunnyside Daycare, the little fabric details on the toys — those look richer in HDR. To actually get that, you need a stable internet connection (I shoot for 25 Mbps+ for 4K), a subscription tier that unlocks UHD, and a device that supports HEVC/AV1 and Atmos. If any of those are missing then 1080p with 5–15 Mbps is a really solid fallback — crisp, less data-hungry, and far less likely to stutter. If I'm traveling or watching on my tablet or phone, I'll pick 1080p or even 720p to save data and battery. And pro tip: if buffering scares you, download the movie for offline play; it's the smoothest way to watch the whole thing without interruptions and worth the effort for a full rewatch when friends or kids are over.

Growing up on weekend flea-market runs gave me a sixth sense for where old toys like whirligigs hide, so I usually start locally. I’ll check antique malls, flea markets, and estate sales first — in my experience you can find tin or wooden whirligigs tucked behind other kitschy things. EstateSales.net, local auction houses, and community Facebook groups often list items before they hit big sites, so I set alerts for keywords like "whirligig," "tin spinner," "mechanical toy," or even the maker's name if I know it. When I actually find one in person, I inspect the pivot, paint, and any maker marks; that tells me if it’s worth buying or just cute for a shelf. If I don’t luck out in person, I move online. eBay and LiveAuctioneers are my bread and butter for rare finds — use saved searches and watching lists so you can snipe bargains or jump in on auctions early. Etsy and Ruby Lane are great for higher-quality vintage pieces or restored whirligigs from sellers who specialize in toys. Don’t forget niche forums and collector groups on Facebook or Instagram; people often sell or trade there, and you can ask about authenticity and provenance. I’ve also found surprising gems on Craigslist and Mercari when dealers list locally to avoid shipping. A couple of practical tips: learn the common reproduction signs (modern screws, machine-cut edges), ask for clear photos, and factor shipping costs for fragile tin pieces. If restoration is needed, I’ll either do minor cleaning myself or find a restorer — full restoration can kill value if done wrong. Hunting these things is part treasure hunt, part history lesson, and I love how every piece comes with its own story and scrape marks — it makes the chase worth it.

Man, the whole deal with Kenny in 'Toy Story 3' is such a wild piece of trivia! From what I've dug up, Kenny was originally planned as a potential character—a ventriloquist dummy who'd add this creepy vibe to the daycare setting. Imagine that contrast with the usual heartwarming 'Toy Story' tone! The idea got scrapped, though, since they felt it might be too dark for kids. I kinda wish they'd kept him; it could've been this fascinating blend of horror and humor, like 'Five Nights at Freddy's' but with Woody. Still, you can see traces of that concept in Lotso’s backstory—abandonment and bitterness taken to an extreme. Maybe Kenny would’ve been too much, but man, the what-ifs are fun to think about. Pixar’s always juggling these bold ideas before settling on the final cut.

If you're hunting for Kenny from 'Toy Story' merch, you're in for a fun scavenger hunt! I recently stumbled upon some adorable keychains and plushies at Hot Topic—they had this limited-edition glow-in-the-dark version that sold out fast, so keep an eye on restocks. Online, Etsy is a goldmine for handmade or vintage Kenny items; one seller even crochets mini versions with his little hoodie! For official Disney gear, ShopDisney’s seasonal drops are your best bet, though their inventory rotates constantly. Pro tip: Check eBay for rare finds, like the 1995 McDonald’s Happy Meal toy—it’s a nostalgia bomb! Local comic shops sometimes stock older 'Toy Story' figures too. Just last week, I found a dusty Kenny tucked between 'Buzz Lightyear' dolls at a flea market. Happy hunting!

I love geeking out about little details like this — the phrase 'small fry' actually ties into a couple of different bits of the 'Toy Story' world, so I’ll run through the two things people usually mean and who was behind the voices. If you mean the three-eyed little aliens (the ones from Pizza Planet who chant "Oooh" and worship the claw), those guys in the original 'Toy Story' are famously more of a collective voice effort than a single star performance. Pixar used a chorus-style approach: the alien vocalizations were performed by a handful of Pixar staff and voice contributors, with veteran story artist/voice contributor Joe Ranft among the people who helped shape those squeaky, reverent little voices. They were credited more as a group of "additional voices" and crew contributions than as distinct, individually credited actors — which is part of what gives them that delightfully unified, cultish sound. If you’re actually referring to the short titled 'Small Fry' (the 2011 Pixar short that plays with the idea of Happy Meal mini-toys), that’s a slightly different cast mix. The short centers on Buzz Lightyear, so Tim Allen reprises Buzz, and the short also brings in bits of the regular 'Toy Story' cast in cameo/support roles (Pixar loves pulling the larger ensemble in for shorts). The tiny Happy Meal toys and other background/support characters in that short are again handled by a combo of the principal cast doing their parts and a slate of "additional voices" — often Pixar crew, seasoned voice actors, and folks who do a lot of utility/background work. Shorts and background characters frequently get credited under "additional voices," so you’ll see a blend of named stars and crafty bit-players in the credits. In short: the little three-eyed aliens in the original 'Toy Story' are essentially voiced by Pixar staff as a group (with Joe Ranft and other in-house contributors involved), while the 'Small Fry' short features Tim Allen as Buzz and then a mix of the regular cast plus additional voice actors and crew for the Happy Meal figures and tiny background toys. If you dig into the full credits (or IMDb) you’ll find the granular "additional voices" listings — they’re a fun reminder that a lot of the franchise’s charm comes from the whole studio pitching in. I always love how those tiny voices pack so much personality despite being so small — that’s pure Pixar magic.

For me, nothing captures the pure joy of toys like the world of 'Transformers'. I grew up tearing open blister packs and making the same toys transform a hundred different ways, and that nostalgia is part of why I still think its toy line is unparalleled. The range is insane — you can go from pocket-sized Legends and Generations figures for play to jaw-dropping Masterpiece pieces that are essentially engineering feats. The way designers translate a character’s personality into a transforming mechanism is wild; you can look at a figure and instantly know whether it’s Hot Rod or Megatron even before the paint hits the plastic. Collectors get spoiled rotten: reissues of G1 classics, modern reinterpretations with crisp articulation, and deluxe sizes that display beautifully. There’s something for every budget and preference, whether you like realistic alt-modes, cartoon-accurate sculpts, or elaborate collectors’ tiers that sit on a shelf like mini sculptures. The aftermarket and communities add another layer too — you can swap parts, repaint, or hunt for obscure variants. For me, holding a finely engineered figure that also clicks into a completely different mode never fails to make me grin. It’s equal parts childhood memory and present-day craftsmanship, and that combo keeps me hooked.

I get this question all the time when I'm lurking in late-night fanfiction rabbit holes: yes, there are definitely popular fanfics for 'Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro' (also tagged as 'Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san'). I’ve found most of the well-loved stories on Archive of Our Own and FanFiction.net, with AO3 usually having the deeper, more varied tag system—people cluster under tags like 'fluff', 'hurt/comfort', 'slow-burn', and 'enemies-to-lovers'. When I’ve hunted for recs, the community favorites are often the ones that either lean into pure, wholesome Senpai-and-Nagatoro development or the ones that push into angsty, alternate-universe setups. Crossovers are also common; I’ve seen mashups with 'Komi Can't Communicate' and 'My Dress-Up Darling' that surprisingly click. If you want to filter, search for 'Nagatoro Senpai domestic' or 'Nagatoro college AU' on AO3 and sort by kudos or bookmarks to find the gems. Also watch out for maturity ratings and content warnings—read the notes so you don’t stumble into things you weren’t expecting. Honestly, the best part is the comment sections: people trade recs like mixtapes. If you want, I can point you to specific search terms or my favorite tags next time you’re ready to dive in.