Small Fry

Small Fry centers on an amusing premise where a miniature Buzz Lightyear toy, designed as a fast food restaurant promotional item, forcibly switches places with the real Buzz. The story follows Woody, Buzz, and their friends as they confront the challenges posed by this obnoxious impostor. The short encapsulates the charm and wit typical of Pixar's storytelling, condensed into a brief yet engaging narrative.

Produced by Pixar Canada, Small Fry showcases the studio’s ability to expand the Toy Story universe through short films. The cast includes Tom Hanks and Tim Allen reprising their roles as Woody and Buzz Lightyear, with Joan Cusack, Estelle Harris, and Wallace Shawn contributing as well. This ensemble helps maintain continuity with the main franchise while exploring new comedic territory.

For collectors, Small Fry is notable for its availability across several physical media formats, including VHS, DVD, laserdisc, Blu-ray, and others. Its presence on these various formats reflects the era's transition from older to newer technologies. Collectors interested in Pixar's shorts or Toy Story memorabilia often seek out these editions to complete their collections.

While Small Fry does not hold the same cult status as the feature films in the Toy Story series, it offers a concise and entertaining expansion of the characters and their world. The fast food restaurant setting and the mini Buzz toy add a unique twist that stands out among Pixar’s short film catalog. It also represents Pixar's experimentation with direct-to-video shorts that complement their major releases.