Tom Hanks Explains Woody's Viral Bald Spot — The Truth Behind Toy Story 5's New Look

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News (2 / 1) 29.04.2026 03:54 / Julia

Stuffing, not solid plastic

Hanks also noted that Woody isn’t a rigid plastic figure — he’s constructed from cloth and stuffing. Over time that material settles and changes his shape, which helps explain other visible differences from the original 1995 design.

Trailer clues and the film’s theme

The teaser shows a poncho-clad Woody removing his hat to reveal the hairless patch; sunlight bounces off the worn area and flashes into the eyes of the other toys, prompting shocked reactions and a joking suggestion from a plastic friend to color it in. Director Andrew Stanton revealed at D23 in August 2024 that Toy Story 5 will also tackle how electronics are reshaping the way kids play, and concept art shows toys watching a child absorbed by a tablet. The franchise, which began in 1995, continues to explore nostalgia and the changing toy-child bond as the new film heads to theaters on June 19.