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The Best Toy Story Action Figures

We compared eight Toy Story action figures based on owner ratings, video reviews, and specs. The Sheriff Woody Action Figure is our top pick for its high-quality construction and interactive features.

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The bottom line

The Sheriff Woody Action Figure (B07QTZ8238) is our top pick for its high-quality construction, detailed design, and interactive features. It features a pull string for hearing movie phrases and interactive sound effects that respond to other Toy Story figures. The closest alternative is the Buzz Lightyear Action Figure (B07PQFT83F), which offers similar interactive features and articulation. For a budget option, the Mattel Disney Pixar Toy Story Jessie Action Figure (B0FDH3BLH2) provides true-to-film design and posable joints at a significantly lower price.

Top pick
Sheriff Woody Action FigureSheriff Woody Action Figure $39.88

Best overall Toy Story action figure

The Sheriff Woody Action Figure offers high-quality construction, detailed design, and interactive features for $39.88. Owners rate it 9.4/10 from 49619 ratings. The tradeoff is the inconvenient switch location and occasional sound issues in noisy environments.

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Runner-up
Buzz Lightyear Action FigureBuzz Lightyear Action Figure $39.95

Best alternative with light effects and articulation

The Buzz Lightyear Action Figure features over 10 interactive phrases, light effects, and full articulation for $39.95. Owners rate it 9.4/10 from 49720 ratings. The tradeoff is occasional durability issues and a design flaw with the switch location.

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Budget pick
Mattel Disney Pixar Toy Story Jessie Action FigureMattel Disney Pixar Toy Story Jessie Action Figure $8.97

Best budget option with true-to-film design

The Mattel Disney Pixar Toy Story Jessie Action Figure offers true-to-film design and posable joints for $8.97. Owners rate it 9.4/10 from 1400 ratings. The tradeoff is the lower price point and fewer interactive features compared to higher-priced options.

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The field, ranked

  1. Sheriff Woody Action Figure Best for quality, interactivity, and detailed design. 9.0/10 $39.88 Amazon
  2. Buzz Lightyear Action Figure Best alternative with light effects and articulation. 8.5/10 $39.95 Amazon
  3. Disney Store Official Zurg Talking Action Figure from Toy Story Great for interactive features and lighting effects. 8.0/10 $39.95 Amazon
  4. Disney Store Rex Figure Good for articulation and interactive features. 8.0/10 $39.95 Amazon
  5. Bullseye Talking Action Figure Good for detailed design and interactive features. 8.0/10 $39.95 Amazon
  6. Forky Talking Action Figure Good for interactive features and detailed design. 8.0/10 $29.99 Amazon
  7. Disney Store Official Aliens Talking Action Figure from Toy Story Good for interactive features and articulation. 8.0/10 $34.99 Amazon
  8. Mattel Disney Pixar Toy Story Jessie Action Figure Best budget option with true-to-film design. 7.0/10 $8.97 Amazon

Owner complaints and issues

Owners have reported a few issues with these Toy Story action figures. Some find the pull string difficult to hear in noisy environments, and the switch location can be inconvenient, leading to accidental shut-offs. Additionally, there have been minor durability concerns with some figures, such as jammed talking buttons. However, these issues are relatively minor compared to the overall positive feedback.

Also-rans

The Disney Store Official Aliens Talking Action Figure (B0DSXX6X1L) and the Forky Talking Action Figure (B0DSWVM4TW) did not earn a pick due to their slightly lower interactivity and articulation compared to the top picks. The Mattel Disney Pixar Toy Story Jessie Action Figure (B0FDH3BLH2) is a good budget option but lacks the interactive features of the higher-priced figures.

How this was put together

This guide is based on owner ratings, video reviews, and specs from the provided dossiers. We compared eight Toy Story action figures, focusing on quality, interactivity, articulation, and detailed design. The evidence is strong for the top picks, with tens of thousands of owner ratings and positive video reviews. The budget pick has fewer ratings but still shows a clear preference among owners.