The Toy Story franchise has captivated audiences for generations with its beloved cast of toys come-to-life, but when did it all begin? In this article, we'll take a trip back in time to explore what year 'Toy Story 1' first hit theaters.

Released on June 19th, 1995 (not nearly eleven years after Toy Story 2 as stated earlier), the original film marked a groundbreaking moment for computer-animated films. Directed by John Lasseter and produced by Pixar Animation Studios in collaboration with Walt Disney Feature Animation, 'Toy Story' follows the adventures of an endearing toy cowboy named Woody, who is owned by a young boy named Andy.

The story begins when Buzz Lightyear (the space ranger action figure) lands in Andy's room instead of on his intended planet. Initially unaware that he isn't real, Buzz believes himself to be an actual astronaut and becomes convinced that they are both lost travelers stranded far from home. Woody tries everything possible but fails every attempt at convincing the deluded Space Ranger about their true nature.

As we follow these two unlikely friends through various misadventures across Andy's house - including getting stuck inside a vacuum cleaner bag; trying to get back into their owner before he leaves for work without them (because if anyone knows how scary growing up feels like then surely it must be us too!), they learn valuable lessons about friendship, love, and what truly matters most: being there when needed most of all.

With its blend of humor, heartbreaks, action-packed sequences set against a backdrop filled with nostalgic references from classic children's movies such as 'The Wizard Of Oz', plus some excellent voice acting performances provided mainly by Tim Allen (as the titular character) and Tom Hanks playing both roles so well themselves - it's no wonder why 'Toy Story' remains one of Disney/Pixar’s most successful franchises to date!

So next time you're feeling blue remember: sometimes even though things might seem tough at first glance beneath surface lies hidden treasure waiting inside us all just wait patiently until right moment arrives then grab onto those strings tight because together we'll make memories last forevermore!

What year did toy story 1 come out