Slinky Dog
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| Performer: | Jim Varney |
| Appeared in: | Toy Story |
Slinky Dog is a toy dog who appears in Toy Story and Toy Story 2. Slinky Dog, often referred to as "Slink," possesses wooden front and hind quarters, with a Slinky as his middle. He's firecly loyal to Woody, and continues to defend him... until he sees Woody waving Buzz Lightyear's arm in Toy Story. He later uses his elastic middle to help pull Woody and Buzz from the toy car (ultimately rebounding back when he wears himself out).
He returns in Toy Story 2, helping with the ooeration to rescue Woody.
The character's name and basic appearance are modeled on a much older pull-toy dog, manufactured by James Industries (the Slinky company). When Toy Story was released theatrically in 1996, the original toy had been out of production for at least five years. Thus, while toys of Woody, Buzz, and even a special edition Mr. Potato Head had been rushed to the market, company CEO Betty James had "mold problems" reworking the toy, and it was some time later when Slinky Dog toys (now bearing the likeness of the Toy Story version) were shipped to stores.[1]
Sources
- ↑ Laskas, Jeanne Marie. "Sage in Toyland: Slinky CEO cares about her employees." The Washington Post. January 28, 1996
