The Best Toy Story Sequel Never Made: The Blended Family Draft of Toy Story 3 - Canned Goods 

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I love the idea of Zurg being part of the gang.

Strange how this script starts with what seems like a casual killing that doesn't get addressed at all until the very end. I feel like it would be much harder to get the toys on the same side if we were being realistic with that element.

Anyone else find it weird how casually they just murdered the old doll? I mean, I’m guessing there’s a bit of regret in the actual script, but still, we were gonna get a theatrical release of that toy’s carcass.

Even in an alternative draft poor Al still can't catch a break

Had no idea this alternate version of Toy Story 3 existed, literally thought that the ‘Recall’ version was the only one planned Thanks for the video Hemmas

Honestly I think Rex should’ve been with the gang in Utoypia since he was the catalyst for a lot of the script’s events. Plus it would’ve given him more to do like in TS2. Since after all he is one of the best characters.

I had no idea there was another script for Toy Story 3 besides The Recall of Buzz Lightyear Story.

This is new to hear, and the other Toy Story 3 Draft we heard was the one with Buzz malfunctioning and getting recalled back to Taiwan.

We moved past toy murder pretty quick in the beginning there

I totally thought that El buzz would be a twist villain but I’m surprised they did not do that! I never heard this one but it would be a very nice movie!

I would still like to see this get made but as TV special instead like Toy Story Terror and That Time Forgot

I really like this plot. It's pretty creative and I love aspects of it. I kind of want a version of this to be made with somethings changed. Also the Dom Toretto joke was hiliarious. "The Toys and The Furious" and its RC and a remote control pizza planet truck, lol.

I was expecting this to be the other known script of Toy Story 3 where it had Buzz taken to the Japanese factory that made him (and he at one point says "Too infinity and be-yatch!") But, this is so damn good. I kinda wish this was the third movie and the 4th movie we got would be the real Toy Story 3 we got in 2010 as a more satisfying conclusion.

Interesting to hear about this alternate ts3, but I do feel it's not the strongest script and while it could have been polished I feel the final script we got was overal the strongest one.

As cool as this concept could of been, the whole idea of Circle 7 was a real scumbag move on Michael Eisner’s part. I’m honestly glad Roy E. Disney got the guy booted out.

I have many unproduced superhero screenplay -David Self's Namor (2004) -Tatum's Gambit (2015) -Del Toro's Justice League Dark -Shazam vs Black Adam (2008) -two versions of Ryan Reynold's The Flash -Excelsior (Stan Lee Biopic) -Tarantino's Luke Cage (1996 & 2004) -Petrovich's Thor (2007, sets in Viking era) -80s Cannon Picture's Spiderman -80s Nick Fury -Schumacher Batman The Dark Knight -Several Draft of 90s X-men movie -Aronofsky's The Wolverine (2011) -Kalogridis's Wonder Woman (2004) -80s Captain America -

Didn’t know about this script. I only knew about the recall one. This one does sound interesting, but I am satisfied with the third movie we got. It was the end of an era.

I really hated this point. I prefer the recall version

I'm shocked to see Buzz's arch-enemy be part of the gang. Zurg is a GOOD GUY?!

I love the idea of someone finding out that the toys are real being shown to be getting counselling and seen as insane by other people. Thats equal parts messed up and funny and I wouldn't put it past Pixar to do a joke like that.

Ain't no way a rejected toy story 3 script just made me cry

I had no idea there was another version of Circle 7's TS3. I wasn't expecting much, but honestly... this is actually way better than the recalled buzz script. And in some ways even better than the actual 3 (and most especially better than 4). Shame it never got made... Though if possible, I would love to see this version get revived and turned into an actual movie by Pixar. They did say that they might do more sequels in order to keep the studio afloat, so I could technically see it being possible (if they're open to using Circle 7's script rather than writing their own that is, and if the team and voice actors are open to do more with the franchise despite 4's ending). Though if it was to be made, a lot of changes would be needed in order to fit in with TS3 and TS4's canons (as well as a way to still have the Potato Heads in the story despite both actors passing away. Maybe do what TS4 did with Don Rickles, but with way more archive recordings used and better utilized in context). The movie would take place between 2 and 3 (like you said in a reply to someone), but one of the major things I would change is the ending. In this version, Dave and Andy's mom don't get married. Not out of anger per say, but more due to the fact that throughout the film, things start to not work out between the 2 as they hoped (all starting with Dave burning dinner). They still have a great friendship however and continue being friends to this very day. Same goes for Andy and Sunny. Even though now they don't have to worry about being part of a family anymore, both still become best friends. Plus even when Andy grows up in 3, Sunny goes to the same college as Andy where their friendship still goes on strong. The toys part of the story would be more or less the same, but with adjustments made to the script and pacing. As well as the "Buzz x Jessie" stuff being reduced so that canon-wise it would be saved for 3 with Buzz's Spanish mode. Plus the "Rex trying to scare everyone" part would be taken out because tbh, it was kind of annoying and didn't add much. Other than the changes I would've made, I can definitely see this working as an actual Toy Story prequel. For a rough draft, it surprisingly has a lot going for it. Way more than what TS4 and Lightyear tried to do ironically enough. Pls hire me Pixar.

Speaking as someone who’s read a number of unproduced Toy Story sequel scripts, I have NEVER heard about this script before. Really appreciate you covering this, and I’ve just subscribed to your Patreon to hear the full interview!

I would have loved to see the 2 drafts come to life. They're both so great sounding and both have a great story.

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That does sound so interesting of a plot for Toy Story 3 and would liked to had seen.

There’s only so much that can be understood from just a script. It makes you wonder what a definitive version of the blended family story would have looked like, especially compared to the final Toy Story 3.

7:41 forky accidentally broke the cup WHAT NOOOO

Am surprised you didn't talk about the draf about buzz going Taiwan but this sounds even cooler

Yeah this and Toy Story: Rescue In Taiwan would take place before the actual Toy Story 3. They can be prequels

While I agree that this script is superior in the feel of a toy story plot that makes it feel fun and creative to watch no matter the age, I kinda dig the ending of the released Toy Story 3 more then this one, for me it was just too perfect to top and it wouldn't have happened without the movie releasing as is even if alot of people didn't like the movie as it was. Glad to see there was people that actually tried to make valid attempts for the franchise

So a bootleg Pixar was going to make a Toy Story about bootleg toys.

There is a legit parallel timeline where Rex canonically has a body count

I have to wonder if this is where the idea of Buzz Lightyear speaking Spanish in the final film came from.

I guess they can call it Toy Story: Lost In Utoypia

7:24 is that Cleo de Nile 😭😭

Now imagine an alternate universe where we got this along with the "Whodunnit" draft (s) as either actual movies or specials (kinda like TS of Terror and TS: That Time Forgot) Hee-Hee and Gladiola would probably be a brief mention (or be side characters if Dave also meets Andy's grandma) and I imagine the real Toy Story 3 (Toy Story 5 in this timeline) with Andy and Sunny going to College and a larger group of toys trying to get to them. (maybe Sunny's toys would be on Woody's side)

So this is where spanish buzz idea came from

Woah, I did not know that there was a different for Toy Story 3, that is really interesting. It makes me wonder what other canned films had different stories that weren’t publicly available I find it really funny that you did all of the other canned Pixar Films that didn’t have public scripts before Finding Nemo 2 which did have a Public Script

What an interview! I love that plot so much. I wish I could watch it. Big claps to the writer for the concept.

Beautiful awesome story

I am so mad that this wasn’t used although I love the draft they used

The blended draft is better than the one we got

If Circle 7 survived, Cars 2 would still have been made by them. There's no escape.

great job on getting Herzfeld

Great video as always Hemmas! This is an interesting script that could work as a Toy Story 5 with some tweaking (I don’t really want them to milk the franchise dry though) but I’m glad with how Toy Story 3 ended up anyway. The recall script sounds interesting as well, hopefully we can get a video on it soon.

Wow, I never heard of this draft! I only heard of the “Recall draft” until now. It’s crazy to think that there are 3 Completely different scripts for Toy Story 3.

This surprised me to the point that it healed my stomach aching!

This is so much better than TS4!!!!!! great video mate

Great concept

well another alternative Toy Story 3 was about Buzz being recalled

I really like the idea of knock off toys, since they already used ideas like lost toys, daycare toys, normal toys, mutant toys, and collectible toys

Huh I never knew this version of Tou Story 3 even existed, thought there was only the Circle 7 version and then the Pixar version we know today

Now if only you can track down that Fanfiction that was so good it almost became "Jimmy Neutron 2: The Search for Carl!"

Okay first the obscure "whodunit" themed story, the Buzz recall storyline, and now this? God how many scripts were submitted for the non-Pixar Toy Story 3 before Circle Seven bit the dust?

Okay, there has to be a completed script for this version somewhere out there, the other two Circle 7 Toy Story 3's have their scripts out there...

Honestly, I'm glad they never went with this This really feels like a straight to video disney sequel like fox and the hound 2 or return of jafar

Toy Story 3 drafts sound cool

Thank you so much for sharing this with us! Totally awesome. Utoypia sounds like an amazing story and I can see it happening too. There are some good challenges for the characters in the story and there are some good themes as well but in the end it definitely doesn’t feel anywhere near on par with the third movie that we got. However this was an amazing video and the fact that you even contacted the author of the script is also very amazing. Your channel is truly spectacular.

Is this the Toystory 2 remake that was going to happen and got cancelled? Yeah if it is then I’m happy it got cancelled.

A space ranger cat was supposed to appear in the "Recall Draft"...? Maybe they reused the idea for Sox from Lightyear after all?

Irrelevant, but as a HUGE Viva Pinata fan, I love the images you used at 22:12 and 22:24!

Love these videos, only ever heard about circle 7s version of toy story 2, didnt know about a 3rd

I wonder if Zurg's inclusion would have lead to Utility Belt Buzz returning in this draft.

Jennifer throwing her Bouquet and Jessie Catching it and Buzz Surprised about it, i love it, i wish Disney went with this Idea for Toy Story 3

The Recall movie would have had some very very emotional moments though. It would have been bittersweet.

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This would be a good idea

This would have been sooo much better than what we got, i hate the final one

So to answer the question, after Disney bought Pixar and made the Toy Story 3 we ended up with, they combined elements of both scripts.

great video. hainous script doe.

Man, this would have answered a few lingering lore questions if it happened…

This plot seems so similar to Madagascar.

Have you ever thought about making a video on the canned Gotham High animated series? To this day I feel like it's one of the craziest yet original ideas for a Batman cartoon

The guy who drove the car looks like Simon from monsters Inc. two

Honestly, despite being completely ridiculous, I would’ve loved this. I still think the Toy Story 3 we got was the best outcome, but if they were to tweak the script somehow I think it would have been a better Toy Story 4

You should do more of this

Though the script needed some work, I think it would've been a great sequel and not only get another story with kid Andy (we did move on from that too quick, probably due to the long gap between movies), but also get to know his family and situation better. But part 2 did end with a good transition to the part 3 we got since their ride with Andy came to an end like with Jesse's Emily. But this film around 2006 would've been great!

I like this original Toy Story 3 original draft script, I wish we had this original version then the final script we got

it’s funny how disney said they didn’t need pixar when there part of the reason they are were they are now.

The only other draft for Toy Story 3 I knew was the one where Buzz got sent to Taiwan.

My favorite new characters would be: *Papaja Head and Bootleg Slinky*

Everyone at 6:26: I FEEL THIS IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUUUUUE! DiDi after they end up lost: I'M MISSIN' EVERY MOMENT WITH YOUUUUUU! Also, if this movie was really made, I would have included a love montage covering those months set to a remix of 'Can't You Feel The Love Tonight' from The Lion King, of Jennifer (still played by Laurie Metcalf) and Dave (Brad Pitt) bonding, containing several homages to Disney films, like a dance at a big fancy party reminiscent of Beauty and the Beast, and a spaghetti dinner reminiscent of Lady and the Tramp

I don’t think toys can blush but ok

I love the one we got with lotso and all that amazing stuff but I do feel like this version would be just as good if it got made fr

I am interested in the abandoned Incredibles two that they tried to make before Disney acquired Pixar

I only ever knew about the "Recall" version of Toy Story, Never heard about this one. Another one of those, "sounds great on paper" stories, but I can see why Disney preferred the "Recall" plot, which I hope you'll also cover as well.

Why is this so much better than Toy Story 4 😭 It's not fair

this seems like a weird romantic fan fiction about Toy Story made before Toy Story 3 came out

Im glad they didn't go with this script it would've been the sherk the third of the franchise 😭

I would've loved this version of TS 3.

Do you think if they did this idea of toy story 3 was real would the real toy story 3 be more like a toy story 4

I wish I lived in the universe where we got the blended family movie.

I wish this Movie wasn't scrapped

Bro! The unmade TS2 and the unmade TS3 would've actually been much better than what we saw. But the sequals we got weren't bad.

Jim Herzfeld talks like James Woods.

This would have been a pretty solid sequel. Sounds much better than the fourth film that we got.

It’s funny to think how the Jessie and Buzz dynamic was literally the only thing carried over to the final movie. Oh, and Spanish Buzz. Oh and using something other than a potato of Mr. Potato Head!

Do you think you can actually do the other one because I would love to see that