![]() ![]() While Toy Story never explained why Andy’s dad was not present, it is possible that the film was hinting at his mom’s remarriage through Woody and Buzz’s relationship with Andy.Ī lifelong lover of writing and stories, Kristen Brown became a Movies/TV Features Writer for Screen Rant in 2021. They had done their best to raise Andy and now had to adjust to him leaving home. During this time, Andy’s dads would have been feeling the same way. Although they had always been there for him, Andy no longer needed his toys, and they had to let him go. ![]() Similarly, Toy Story 3 featured both Woody and Buzz struggling with Andy growing up and going to college. Although he initially considered accepting the offer, he eventually decided to stay close to Andy, so he could continue being part of his son’s life. ![]() This could be a metaphor for Andy’s dad receiving a new job opportunity that would require him to move away. Due to his love for his child, and Buzz’s encouragement, Woody decided to return home to be with Andy. While this seemed like a great opportunity, it also meant permanently leaving Andy. In Toy Story 2, Woody had the option to become a display item in a museum in Japan. This theory could also extend to both of the Toy Story sequels that feature Andy as the toys’ owner. This not only explains why Andy’s dad is not in any of the Toy Story movies, but deepens the relationship between Andy and his toys. In this way, Toy Story represents the conflict between the first (Woody) and second (Buzz) husbands of Andy’s mom as they both care for Andy. Following this line of thought, one theory (via Reddit) holds that Toy Story is a metaphor for Andy’s mom remarrying. While there is no definite answer, many argue that Andy’s parents must have been divorced. Related: There's No Way Lightyear Would Be Andy From Toy Story's Favorite Movie These range from Andy’s dad dying shortly after Molly was born to him being away for military service. Due to this, viewers have created a variety of theories to explain the absence of Andy’s dad. Although Andy lived with his mother and younger sister, Molly, none of the Toy Story films mentioned his dad. Despite Woody and Buzz’s relationship being the focus of the film, one of the most common questions surrounding Toy Story was the location of Andy’s dad. ![]()
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