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Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014)

★★★ — Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014)

Toy Story That Time Forgot is a 22-minute television special that aired on ABC in December 2014, produced by Pixar as a companion piece to the main Toy Story franchise rather than a theatrical release. It was directed by Steve Purcell, best known as the creator of the Sam & Max comedy adventure games and a long-time Pixar story artist who had contributed to Brave and other features. The special centres on Trixie the triceratops (voiced by Kristen Schaal, reprising her role from Toy Story 3) and introduces a new set of warrior dinosaur toys voiced by Kevin McKidd. It sits comfortably within Pixar's growing library of short-form holiday content, alongside the earlier Toy Story of Terror from 2013.

Toy Story That Time Forgot is a charming holiday special that leans into the magic of childhood imagination, this time with a side of awkward Dino chaos. The premise is clever, the animation sparkles, and there’s plenty of humour that works for both kids and adults. My son absolutely loves this one, and honestly, it’s easy to see why. It’s got heart, a fun twist on toy logic, and some genuinely funny moments, especially from Rex and Trixie trying to “educate” the delusional dinosaurs. It doesn’t hit the emotional depth of the main films, but as a short, addition to the Toy Story universe, it’s sweet, smart, and full of playful energy. Minor canon, major charm. A quiet gem for fans who still believe in toy-sized adventures.

Rating: ★★★ | Year: 2014 | Watched: 2025-09-25

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Where to watch (UK)

Stream: Disney Plus
Rent: Rakuten TV
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Physical: Amazon UK

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