This of course sends his toys into a terrifying existential crisis. The shatteringly emotional plot finds Andy, the owner of the toys from the first two films, growing up and going to college. Even before this pleasant-smelling, cuddly, huggable figure of rage and resentment enters the equation Toy Story 3 is already bracingly dark. In true Pixar fashion, he is a gently soiled anthropomorphic pink teddy bear who uses a cane yet is nevertheless infinitely more human and complex than the vast majority of human cinematic protagonists. Lotso is so intent on never allowing himself to get hurt the way he did when his owner abandoned him that he hardens his heart, ignores the dictates of his conscience, and commits himself to the blind pursuit and cold-hearted display of power. The distraught bear that smells of strawberries and innocent childhood dreams eventually finds his owner only to discover that he has been replaced with an identical but newer model.

Then life happened and Lotso was left behind. Once upon a time Lotso was the favorite toy of a little girl named Daisy who loved him as much as it is possible for a girl to love a toy and vice versa.

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