Buzz Lightyear

Although [[Woody (Toy Story)|Woody]] serves as the [[protagonist]] in the ''Toy Story'' filmography, Buzz is a prominent character, with their rivalry and friendship being a fundamental aspect of the story. In ''[[Toy Story]]'' (1995), unlike most of the other toys, Buzz initially believes himself to be the "real" Buzz Lightyear and comes to terms with being just a toy. In ''[[Toy Story 2]]'' (1999), he encounters other Buzz Lightyear action figures from the toyline who similarly believe themselves to be "real", including his in-universe [[archenemy]] and father [[Emperor Zurg]]. In ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' (2010), Buzz explores a romance with [[cowgirl]] figure [[Jessie (Toy Story)|Jessie]], while uncovering his Spanish mode. In ''[[Toy Story 4]]'' (2019), he finds his [[inner voice]] and bids farewell to Woody, who leaves to be with [[Bo Peep (Toy Story)|Bo Peep]].

Although [[Woody (Toy Story)|Woody]] serves as the [[protagonist]] in the ''Toy Story'' filmography, Buzz is a prominent character, with their rivalry and friendship being a fundamental aspect of the story. In ''[[Toy Story]]'' (1995), unlike most of the other toys, Buzz initially believes himself to be the "real" Buzz Lightyear and comes to terms with being just a toy. In ''[[Toy Story 2]]'' (1999), he encounters other Buzz Lightyear action figures from the toyline who similarly believe themselves to be "real", including his in-universe [[archenemy]] and father [[Emperor Zurg]]. In ''[[Toy Story 3]]'' (2010), Buzz explores a romance with [[cowgirl]] figure [[Jessie (Toy Story)|Jessie]], while uncovering his Spanish mode. In ''[[Toy Story 4]]'' (2019), he finds his [[inner voice]] and bids farewell to Woody, who leaves to be with [[Bo Peep (Toy Story)|Bo Peep]].

The fictional character on which the toy Buzz is based on appears in the 2000 [[direct-to-video]] film ''[[Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins]]'' and its subsequent [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] television series, ''[[Buzz Lightyear of Star Command]]''. In these productions, he is voiced by Tim Allen and [[Patrick Warburton]], respectively. [[Chris Evans (actor)|Chris Evans]] voiced a version of the character in the 2022 spin-off film ''[[Lightyear (film)|Lightyear]]'', an in-universe film exploring his [[origin story]], with [[James Brolin]] additionally voicing Zurg, an elderly, nihilistic version of Buzz from an [[alternate future]].

The fictional character on which the toy Buzz is based also appears in the 2000 [[direct-to-video]] film ''[[Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins]]'' and its subsequent [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] television series, ''[[Buzz Lightyear of Star Command]]''. In these productions, he is voiced by Tim Allen and [[Patrick Warburton]], respectively. [[Chris Evans (actor)|Chris Evans]] voiced a version of the character in the 2022 spin-off film ''[[Lightyear (film)|Lightyear]]'', an in-universe film exploring his [[origin story]], with [[James Brolin]] additionally voicing Zurg, an elderly, nihilistic version of Buzz from an [[alternate future]].

Buzz received a positive reception on the release of ''Toy Story''. Critics have described him as a [[pop culture icon]] and the greatest or most iconic Pixar character. He was named as one of the most influential toys of the 1990s by ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]''. His catchphrase "To infinity and beyond" has been described as one of the greatest film quotes of all time and he has been referenced in popular culture, including song lyrics by [[Beyoncé]] and [[Justin Bieber]]. He was named the "longest-serving astronaut in space" by [[NASA]] after a Buzz Lightyear action figure spent 15 months on board the [[International Space Station]] from May 2008 to September 2009.

Buzz received a positive reception on the release of ''Toy Story''. Critics have described him as a [[pop culture icon]] and the greatest or most iconic Pixar character. He was named as one of the most influential toys of the 1990s by ''[[Time (magazine)|Time]]''. His catchphrase "To infinity and beyond" has been described as one of the greatest film quotes of all time and he has been referenced in popular culture, including song lyrics by [[Beyoncé]] and [[Justin Bieber]]. He was named the "longest-serving astronaut in space" by [[NASA]] after a Buzz Lightyear action figure spent 15 months on board the [[International Space Station]] from May 2008 to September 2009.