• Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 2, 2014
Metascore
81

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Negative: 0 out of 8

Critic Reviews

  1. Reviewed by: David Hinckley
    Dec 2, 2014
    60
    Because of the short-form length, this Toy Story doesn’t have the barrage of witty asides and pop culture fun that we’ve seen in the movies.
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 29
  2. Negative: 2 out of 29
  1. Dec 3, 2014
    7
    I actually like the "Toy Story of Terror" short better. This one feels pointless in a glamorous way, it is entertaining and does pay homage toI actually like the "Toy Story of Terror" short better. This one feels pointless in a glamorous way, it is entertaining and does pay homage to the classical trilogy. Full Review »
  2. Dec 2, 2014
    9
    The toys you know and love are back for another holiday special. Their Christmas gift to us is a tale filled with humor and heartwarmingThe toys you know and love are back for another holiday special. Their Christmas gift to us is a tale filled with humor and heartwarming moments. There's even some impressive action scenes to boot.

    I cannot begin to praise the animation enough. These new plastic action figures look amazing in motion. Every character literally looks like a toys come to life. The detail is stunning whether it be fur, plastic, or stuffing.

    It's an absolute delight of a Christmas special. One that will please Toy Story fans of any ages. So grab your family and gather around the TV. Toy Story is back. My total score for this special is a 9.3/10.
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  3. Sep 12, 2015
    10
    If you're nervous about the idea of a TS4, watch this. It totally justifies making another one. TSTTF is an instant classic (coming fromIf you're nervous about the idea of a TS4, watch this. It totally justifies making another one. TSTTF is an instant classic (coming from someone who thinks that the term "instant classic" doesn't really work). It makes fun of this generations obsession with electronics and adds the characters of the Battlesaurs (Toy dinosaurs with Buzz Lightyear complex-I.e, they don't know they're toys.) the Battlesuars we're cool characters, and this special is a welcome entry to the groundbreaking Toy Story franchise. It can be rewatched again and again! Full Review »