Woody is the main protagonist of the Toy Story series, a pull-string cowboy doll with a deep sense of loyalty and leadership. He is the longtime favourite toy of Andy Davis, a young boy who cherishes his toys and brings them to life through imaginative play.

Woody takes great pride in being Andy’s most trusted toy, leading the rest of the toys with confidence and care. However, his world is turned upside down when Andy receives a new toy, Buzz Lightyear, a flashy space ranger action figure. Initially feeling threatened and jealous, Woody struggles with his insecurities but eventually learns the importance of friendship and teamwork, forming a lifelong bond with Buzz and the other toys.

As the series progresses, Woody’s character faces new challenges and growth. In Toy Story 2, he is kidnapped by a toy collector who wants to send him to a museum in Japan. Woody briefly considers this opportunity, fearing that Andy will eventually outgrow him, but he ultimately chooses to return to Andy, realising that being loved by a child is more important than being admired behind glass.

In Toy Story 3, Andy is now a teenager preparing for university, and Woody tries to stay with him while the other toys come to terms with moving on. In a heartfelt moment, Woody encourages Andy to donate his beloved toys to Bonnie, a kind young girl, ensuring they will continue to be loved and played with.

In Toy Story 4, Woody undergoes his biggest transformation. When he reunites with Bo Peep, a porcelain shepherdess who has embraced a new life as a lost toy, Woody begins to question his own purpose. His devotion to Bonnie is tested when he meets Forky, a spork-turned-toy who struggles with his identity. Through his journey, Woody realises that his purpose is not just to belong to a child but to help other toys find happiness. In the end, he makes the difficult decision to leave his friends and stay with Bo Peep, choosing a new adventure beyond his old life. Woody’s story is one of growth, self-discovery and the realisation that sometimes, letting go is the greatest act of love.