and Pixar had not gotten into the sequel game yet. Animation sequels for many years were quick cash grabs, often of the direct-to-video variety. Toy Story 2 had to be something different…and it was.

Thankfully, though, a very dedicated employee on maternity leave managed to save the movie. Toy Story 2 came out in 1999, but it wasn’t until years later that the world found out about its near ...