Lotso

[RoboFan202]

Yeah, I know what you mean...  In fact...  I almost wanted to see him BURN in that incinerator!  I mean, I thought he'd redeem himself by that point, but then he just walked away!  It made me so angry, but I couldn't think too much about it since Woody and the others were about to get burned!  Afterward, I was at least glad to see he got SOME kind of punishment.  I mean, as far as Pixar Villains go, I'd say he was one of the meanest, cruelest, most selfish, and almost completely unlikable by the end of the movie.

Oh yeah...

I thought Big Baby was creepy at first, and so did everyone else in the theater, but after I saw what happened to him, boy did I feel bad for the poor little- er, big guy.

[JynxTitan]

Baby definitely cutened back up once...

He stopped being Lotso's pawn.  And yes he was super cute in the flashback scenes.  But those scenes in Sunnydale were creeptastic IMO.  Especially the one where he's sitting on the swing.

Yeah. I did gasp out loud I'll admit, when he jerked his head from hearing the LGM's squeak. *shudders*  

Brilliant writing Pixar. I was on the edge of my seat.

[thedriveintheatre]

I'm not sure how the title exactly ruins anything.

Uh... the fact that it reveals that he's a villain?

[Dementor]

This fact was known long before the release. I remember the thread called somewhat like "Lotso - The TS3 Villain" has been on the forum for half a year if not longer.

[WALL-E Dragon]

I'm not sure how the title exactly ruins anything.

Uh... the fact that it reveals that he's a villain?

Yeah, that was advertised by Pixar before the movie was even out.  That's one that would have been impossible to avoid.

[Kiwi]

Personally I thought his come-uppance was a little mild (which is not to say I didn't like it).  Sure, being tied to the front of a truck isn't a great fate, but there wasn't a decent piece of stuffing left in that guy's body.

I've come across lots of people who feel the same way.
You're right; after all he put Woody, Buzz, Jessie, etc. through, he deserved a harsher punishment. It didn't exactly come full circle.

[WALL-E Dragon]

I've been watching Breaking Bad lately (okay show, nothing incredible IMO), but I've noticed in Season 2 there has been a recurring "character" (by which I mean object).  I'm sure it symbolizes something, I couldn't tell you what.  But it reminds me a lot of Lotso.  If Lotso's true personality were reflected in his appearance.



It definitely seems similar in color too.  I don't think it's an intentional reference (it would be a mighty strange show for Pixar to reference), but I just can't help but think of Lotso when I see that bear.  (Pic of Lotso for comparison purposes).

[Kiwi]

Ohh, that's really funny! Good find.

Oblivious as I may sound- Was anyone else aware that Lotso wasn't an actual toy before the movie? Pixar created advertisements such as these:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6dZtNYGlLM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6dZtNYGlLM</a>

They did an incredible job with it, though, making it look as though it was from the '80s. It's actually... creepy after you watch the movie. Like Chucky in bear form.

[JynxTitan]

Ohh, that's really funny! Good find.

Oblivious as I may sound- Was anyone else aware that Lotso wasn't an actual toy before the movie? Pixar created advertisements such as these:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6dZtNYGlLM" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6dZtNYGlLM</a>

They did an incredible job with it, though, making it look as though it was from the '80s. It's actually... creepy after you watch the movie. Like Chucky in bear form.

Ah yes. I saw that weeks ago and had it stuck in my head since. 

[thedriveintheatre]

Sorry, but I only watched the trailer, and Lotso was not revealed as a villain (in fact, Ken and the others looked dodgier). To have this confirmed by the thread title ruined it for me.

But thanks for changing the title anyway!

[WALL-E Dragon]

I know for a fact I knew that Lotso was the villain before I saw the movie.  There was more than one trailer, not sure if it was in one you didn't see or if it was told by Pixar elsewhere, but I did not read spoilers so I know it wasn't kept a secret.

This is also revealed so early in the movie that it is about as much of a spoiler as "Carl's wife is dead" is a spoiler for Up.  I actually changed the title to reflect that this thread is entirely about Lotso and not just one aspect, I had forgotten your request to change the title (no offense).

ETA:  Here we are.  Well before the release of the film, not marked as spoilers then either on a major publication, Lotso revealed as the villain:

http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/21/is-the-new-toy-story-3-character-named-lotso/#more-28982

[WALL-E Dragon]

What I'm saying is you haven't had anything ruined for you. This is revealed early on (it's not so much revealed as it is obvious), and it is not kept a secret.

[thedriveintheatre]

There was more than one trailer, not sure if it was in one you didn't see or if it was told by Pixar elsewhere, but I did not read spoilers so I know it wasn't kept a secret.

None of the trailers confirmed him as a villain. Well, other than making him look very sympathetic when Woody and the gang realized that the toddlers can be very destructive.

Ah well, I guess it's an 'open secret'. Sorry I kicked up a fuss. At least it confirms my suspicions anyway.

[Carol]

I have yet to watched the movie, but from what I heard, Lotso is quite the scary teddy.

But is he worst than this?

<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNgvFNXgWEs" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNgvFNXgWEs</a>

You tell me.

[Pixel Pixie 86]

*Shudders* Teddy Ruxpin! 

I actually thought Lotso was kind of cute - despicable, but cute. Teddy Ruxpin, on the other hand, scares the living heck out of me!