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Ever since the franchise was released it has been followed by superlative modifiers; the first Toy Story was the ‘first’ animated film that fully adapted computer graphic techniques and the final installment is no exception; it is the most successful and topmost-grossing film in Pixar’s history. Its revenue outpaced the previous top-grossing film, Finding Nemo (2003) of $339 million, earning $340 million as of July 11. We can just imagine the kind of earnings it is expected to make once the credits are rolling in Asian countries.

What’s interesting to notice here is that Woody and Buzz are indeed a tad old. It was in 1995 when the first installment was released. So, teenagers from the 90s are now well into their twenties. But when it comes to fun, age doesn’t mean a thing. While attending the grand premiere of the film in Korea, I was highly intrigued by Woody and his dozens of friends - space ranger Buzz Lightyear, cowgirl Jessie, Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head and Slinky Dog.

Woody and his friends set up a scheme to win back Andy’s attention and affection, but Andy is not a kid who spends his time with toys any more. After those 10 years, the owner of the toys is all grown up and becomes a college student. Before leaving home for a college, Andy is put in a sticky situation; how would Andy deal with his toys? Which ones are left in the dark and musty attic? Which one is heading for college with Andy?

One thing leads to another and all the toys end up in a daycare center. At first when Woody’s crew are escorted by Lotso Bear, who presides over the toys in the daycare center, it seems the perfect place where there are no worries about getting abandoned because new kids come every year. Unfortunately, it didn’t take long for them to realize that the daycare center is not where they are supposed to belong. This is where the great exodus from the daycare center starts.