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Semi-protected edit request on 10 August 2023

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End of 2nd paragraph, re-word text that's untrue (it's only #56 on the list): "With a budget of $200 million, Toy Story 3 is one of the most expensive films of all time." 47.149.189.217 (talk) 23:55, 10 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. -Lemonaka‎ 01:04, 11 August 2023 (UTC)[reply]

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Plot, end of fifth paragaph: "Lotso is found by Sid, who fastens him to his garbage truck's radiator grille as a decoration: an unlucky fate. Woody and his friends ride Sid's truck back to Andy's." The burly sanitation truck driver^[1]^[2] that discovers Lotso at the end of the film is not the same character as Sid^[3]. Aside from a different voice (uncredited) and appearance, that character had also driven off right before the toys see Sid and his truck in the following scene. Requesting the following edit: "Lotso is found by a sanitation truck driver, who fastens him to his garbage truck's radiator grille as a decoration: an unlucky fate. Discovering Sid in the area, Woody and his friends ride his truck back to Andy's.

Note: The first source you provided is neither credible nor accessible. The image failed to load on my part.
— Urro^{[talk][edits]} 18:06, 26 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Attempted fix at screen capture link with additional reference to accompanying scene, though unfortunately ends prematurely before the actual Sid is shown (the full scene takes place between 1:24:00 and 1:25:00 in movie). Ends of the World (talk) 19:43, 26 January 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. The current sources you've provided are not reliable sources. Zippybonzo | talk | contribs (they/them) 11:22, 18 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Voice cast section

One of the things I might be concerned about is how we should format the voice cast section. Currently, it lists every cast member in bullet points. Based on some GA and FA film-related articles (i.e. RoboCop, The Empire Strikes Back, Back to the Future, etc.), some of the cast sections list the top-billing members in bullet points, with the rest of the cast being listed in prose.

In this case, the film's end credits list Hanks, Allen, Cusack, Rickles, Shawn, Ratzenberger, Harris, Beatty, Keaton, Benson and Morris. After that, there's the longer scrolling cast list which lists everyone. I'm thinking about listing the eleven in bullet points, then move the miscellaneous cast members into the prose. Thoughts? Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 02:57, 14 March 2024 (UTC)[reply]

No discussion is taking place, so I boldly reformatted the cast section. Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 18:59, 13 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Plot discussion

So, I have been thinking about some issues in the plot section we might need to address here. I've also notified WT:FILM and WT:DISNEY for their thoughts.

For example, is Andy's age in this section's opening sentence relevant to be included in the summary (and if not, should it be removed)? Also, "Andy's toys realize their mistake and attempt to leave, but are imprisoned by Buzz, who now believes Lotso is his commander" and "Woody leaves a note for Andy, who assumes the note is from his mother and donates the toys to Bonnie" could be changed to "Andy's toys realize their mistake and attempt to leave, but are imprisoned by Buzz on Lotso's order" and "Andy discovers a note from Woody and, assuming it is from his mother, donates the toys to Bonnie", respectively.

If there are any other issues or suggestions on how to improve the plot while keeping it concise, please feel free to discuss them here. Thanks, Lord Sjones23 (talk - contributions) 16:01, 13 May 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Change "In Toy Story 3, Andy Davis, now a teenager, is going to college. Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the other toys are accidentally donated to the Sunnyside Daycare center by Andy's mother,"

to

" In Toy Story 3, Andy Davis, now a teenager, is going to college. Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the other toys are accidentally thrown out and end up in the Sunnyside Daycare center by Andy's mother," 2001:4060:C011:20F0:8C6:17DD:2385:C2B2 (talk) 17:10, 3 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Not done: No reason given for the proposed change, and your suggested text is not grammatically correct. Day Creature (talk) 00:54, 5 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]

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[3] ttps://screenrant.com/toy-story-3-sid-easter-egg-what-happened/

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