Lasseter claimed that Al was inspired by himself.
The obsessive toy collector known as Al McWhiggin, who had appeared in a draft of Toy Story but was later expunged, was inserted into the film. The concept of Woody as a collectible set came from the draft story of A Tin Toy Christmas, an original half-hour special pitched by Pixar to Disney in 1990. Brannon suggested the idea of a yard sale where the collector recognizes Woody as a rare artifact. Lasseter wondered how a toy would feel if they were not played with by a child or, worse, a child growing out of a toy. The story originated with Lasseter pondering what a toy would find upsetting. Lasseter's intention with a sequel was to respect the original film and create that world again. As well as a 42 page book which includes production notes and a bio on the film makers, screenwriters, actors, as well as composers and song writers and full cast credits. It consists of eight 8x10 inch black-and-white and color photographs that highlight the celebrity voice actors like Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, as well as the directors and producer John Lasseter.
This is a collection of promotional materials that Disney issued before the release of "Toy Story 2" in theaters. Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Animation Studios officially announced the sequel to a press release on March 12, 1997.
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This very special set includes the Toy Story 2 Movie on VHS Tape as well as the Offical Disney/Pixar Press Kit