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Toy Story: Mysterious Stranger #1-4
The Toy Story: Mysterious Stranger
Andy has a new addition to his room—a circuit-laden egg. Is this new gizmo a friend or foe? While Woody and Buzz welcome the mysterious stranger, Hamm and Rex are terrified of it, plotting to destroy the orb before Andy comes home! Can they do it? Story by Eisner Award-nominated writer Dan Jolley!
112 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2009
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March 8, 2010
The most impressive thing about this comic book adaption of the Toy Story universe is how well the stories fit the films - the character development feels "right."
That said, these are short stories rather than great additions to the canon, so to speak.
That said, these are short stories rather than great additions to the canon, so to speak.
October 1, 2024
I really enjoyed them all. I laughed so hard when Hamm outwitted the human on #2- such a Hamm moment. These are so funny they don't have very paramount moments in them but that's what makes them so charming. I think they were better than the Toy Story shorts in my opinion. The animation makes you laugh so hard because of the various expressions the toys make. I hope there are more adventures of "being a Toy" scenarios like these.
May 14, 2024
A fun story about a new mysterious egg-like toy arriving at the house and everyone is panicking about what it is because it's not taking.
February 24, 2011
Reason for Reading: This was a gift to my son. I've read the last two Toy Story GNs; I figured I'd read the first one too, since it was so handy!
This first trade collection of Toy Story comics is similar to the last volume that just came out "Some Assembly Required" in that each chapter is a different short story. Which still makes volume two "The Return of Buzz Lightyear" my favourite as it was one continuous story. That said this wasn't bad for a collection of short stories, some were better than others. The first is the titular story where Andy hurries off to be somewhere and leaves a strange egg shaped toy in the middle of his room. The toys are in an uproar wondering what kind of new toy it is, who it will replace, trying to get it to talk, etc. Buzz and Woody are trying to talk reason to calm everyone down that Andy loves all his toys, even when he gets new ones. While other toys are secretly trying to do away with the sinister egg. The ending is funny.
The second story involves Andy's science fair project. The toys are admiring it just before Andy comes in to take it to the school overnight and Rex accidentally knocks a small piece off. This is when the toys take an adventure and end up at the school gym keeping the night security guy occupied with their antics while they try to find Andy's project and replace the part.
The next one is quite funny. Andy is home sick from school and it is just shortly after he got his new puppy. The puppy catches the toys walking and talking and they clatter into stillness but he's not fooled. The puppy now does everything he can to get the toys to accidentally move or speak when Andy is around. Things such as throwing Bo Peep over the balcony! The toys have to figure out some way to make friends with the puppy, who is not that interested.
Finally we end with a story about the Army Men. I like the Army Men! One man accidentally gets knocked into Andy's school knapsack and the Men are worried about his return. They've lost men before and have had enough. Sergeant decides it's time to tell Andy they can speak! Can the other toys convince them this is not a good idea? And will the missing Man return unharmed?
This first trade collection of Toy Story comics is similar to the last volume that just came out "Some Assembly Required" in that each chapter is a different short story. Which still makes volume two "The Return of Buzz Lightyear" my favourite as it was one continuous story. That said this wasn't bad for a collection of short stories, some were better than others. The first is the titular story where Andy hurries off to be somewhere and leaves a strange egg shaped toy in the middle of his room. The toys are in an uproar wondering what kind of new toy it is, who it will replace, trying to get it to talk, etc. Buzz and Woody are trying to talk reason to calm everyone down that Andy loves all his toys, even when he gets new ones. While other toys are secretly trying to do away with the sinister egg. The ending is funny.
The second story involves Andy's science fair project. The toys are admiring it just before Andy comes in to take it to the school overnight and Rex accidentally knocks a small piece off. This is when the toys take an adventure and end up at the school gym keeping the night security guy occupied with their antics while they try to find Andy's project and replace the part.
The next one is quite funny. Andy is home sick from school and it is just shortly after he got his new puppy. The puppy catches the toys walking and talking and they clatter into stillness but he's not fooled. The puppy now does everything he can to get the toys to accidentally move or speak when Andy is around. Things such as throwing Bo Peep over the balcony! The toys have to figure out some way to make friends with the puppy, who is not that interested.
Finally we end with a story about the Army Men. I like the Army Men! One man accidentally gets knocked into Andy's school knapsack and the Men are worried about his return. They've lost men before and have had enough. Sergeant decides it's time to tell Andy they can speak! Can the other toys convince them this is not a good idea? And will the missing Man return unharmed?
April 16, 2011
For younger readers who are fans of the Toy Story genre, this graphic novel will make them very happy. Each chapter is a short story that includes most of the great characters from the movie. The illustrations are great and the stories will appeal to fans of all ages. A nice graphic novel to add to your collection.
April 28, 2014
This book was ok. It definitely didn't have any of the depth from the films and is probably best suited for young children. I would have normally given this book a 2 star, but since it's actually aimed at young children, I decided to give it an extra star since I didn't think it was bad. Although it did recycle many of the plots from the films and simplified them.
February 3, 2013
Nice addition to the Toy Story comic books collection.
This edition consist of 4 comics. I love the first comic: The Mysterious Stranger.
Staying true to the spirit of the movie, this is one enjoyable story
This edition consist of 4 comics. I love the first comic: The Mysterious Stranger.
Staying true to the spirit of the movie, this is one enjoyable story
January 18, 2012
This book was cute - stories fit in well with the personalities and situations established in the movies. Very quick read, but nicely done.
August 31, 2015
Good Book! I preferred "The Return of Buzz Lightyear" but this one was good too. :)
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