Toy Story is only a television show .
Toy Story takes place in a world where anthropomorphic toys pretend to be lifeless whenever humans are present , the television show 's plot focuses on the relationship between Woody , an old-fashioned pullstring cowboy doll voiced by Tom Hanks , and Buzz Lightyear , an astronaut action figure voiced by Tim Allen , as they compete for the affections of Andy , their owner . These friends work together to be reunited with Andy as his family prepares to move to a new home .
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