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The Pizza Planet truck is a 1978 Gyoza Mark VII Lite Hauler pickup truck that is used to make deliveries for Pizza Planet in Toy Story. It has made cameos in every Pixar film to date except The Incredibles, though it appears in its video game adaption.
Appearance
- The truck has a yellow coat of paint overall, although it is usually quite faded and peeling. The camper shell on top is white, and the rear bumper is a dark gray. The interior seats are a light brownish color.
- Mobius rides to Sylvie Laufeydottir's rescue in a pruned pizza truck. Though not exactly the same, the design is a close echo of the famous Pizza Planet truck that has become a recurring Pixar Easter egg ever since. The slice on the roof replaces the rocket, and the vehicle's shape isn't completely unlike Pixar's well-worn delivery van.
- Most Pizza Planet trucks use a manual (or stick-shift) transmission.
- Its license plate number in all three Toy Story films is RES1536. (The original Toy Story's resolution was rendered at 1536 x 922, using a "render farm" of 117 Sun Microsystems. RES is the abbreviation of resolution.)
- There is a bumper sticker on the rear bumper that reads: "How's my driving? Ha ha ha ha ha!" From a distance, this message appears to be a "How's my driving? Call this number to report me!" type of sticker.
- A similar bumper sticker appears on the back door of the Marine Life Institute fish truck in Finding Dory.
- On the camper shell's glass is a small sticker which reads: "KRAT FM". This is a reference to a Pixar employee named Tia Kratter.
- Additionally, the camper shell's glass also has an even smaller circular sticker which has a "55" crossed out by a red "no" symbol.
- This is a reference to the song "I Can't Drive 55" by American rock and metal musician, Sammy Hagar.
- Additionally, the camper shell's glass also has an even smaller circular sticker which has a "55" crossed out by a red "no" symbol.
- The back of the truck reads "YO", which, in combination with its overall appearance, strongly suggests that it is based on a Toyota Hilux pickup truck.
- In Toy Story 2, the Toyota issue is averted by the truck's owner's manual, which states that it is actually a 1978 "Gyoza" model.
- It is noticeable that the alignment of the letters on the tailgate (in both the original Toy Story and Toy Story 2) would seem to indicate that the vehicle was actually a Toyota, as the letters are centered, and as such, "Gyoza" would be off-center.
- The truck's fictional branding was likely done to avoid copyright issues, given that the actual Toyota Hilux truck was actually still in production at the time.
- The gas cap is on the truck's left side, the exhaust pipe is on the truck's right side, and the radio antenna is on the right side, at the front.
- There is a red and white plastic "Pizza Planet" rocket on the top of the truck. This is what Woody uses to convince Buzz that he has found a spaceship.
- The camper shell has six windows: two rounded ovular ones toward the front, two rounded rectangular ones toward the back, one skylight towards the front, and one opening window on the back (which Woody climbs through).
- Heavy Metal/Hard Rock music is playing on the radio the majority of the time.
- Judging from the interior (and as well as the exterior), it is possible that it's a regular cab truck.
- In Luca, the truck appears in a unique form as a small three-wheeled pickup.
- In Turning Red, You can spot the Pizza Planet Truck when Mei is going to the Skydome in the traffic scene.
- In Lightyear, the truck appears as a futuristic pickup truck.
Trivia
- WALL•E is the only film in which the truck's engine can be seen.
- The LEGO Group made a LEGO version of the truck as part of their Toy Story line called 7598 Pizza Planet Truck Rescue.
- Out of all the Toy Story characters, Buzz is the only character to use it twice.
- The Toy Story characters are the only characters to use the Pizza Planet Truck.
- In both Toy Story and Toy Story 2, the Pizza Planet truck was driven in an extremely reckless manner, either by the driver himself (Toy Story) or by the toys (Toy Story 2).
- When Hamm is reading the truck's owner's manual in Toy Story 2, he remarks, "I seriously doubt he's getting this kind of mileage". It is unclear whether he is referring to the way he thinks that particular truck's owner drives, or the way that Buzz, Slinky, Mr. Potato Head, and Rex are currently navigating/driving the truck to the Tri-County Airport.
- He might also be commenting on the vehicle's printed MPG figures, insinuating that they are a rosy overestimation by the manufacturer and therefore suspect.
- Further clarification of the above statement is the fact that the truck is overall uncared for and in decrepit condition. With age and poor maintenance, the engine's performance dwindles, thus making the MPG figures (listed in the manual from when the truck was new) obsolete.
- Inside Out has the most Pizza Planet Truck appearances with a total of 3.
- The truck is in the PSP and PlayStation 2 versions of Toy Story 3: The Video Game in the last level.
- Toy Story 3 is the only movie to date to have the truck's headlights and the plastic rocket light up.
- The truck is an unlockable vehicle in Disney INFINITY via a Power Disc.
- As part of the 20th anniversary of Toy Story, a real Pizza Planet truck could be seen at D23 Expo 2015.[1] Modeled after a Toyota pickup, the inside of the truck appears as it did in the film: Buzz Lightyear sitting in the front seat buckled up and Woody trapped in the toolbox that crushed him.
Another truck in Toy Story 2
- Toy Story 4 is the only Toy Story movie where the toys don't use the truck as transportation.
- Toy Story 4 is also the only Toy Story movie to not feature an actual truck; instead, it appears as a tattoo on Axel the Carnie's leg.
- In Onward, the text on the rocket reads: "Pizza Realm". This was most likely done to keep in tone with the film's fantasy setting.
- Hot Wheels has released toy versions of the truck, in both the standard livery (FYP65) and a mock-wood version resembling the carving seen in ‘Brave’ (HDT49).
Quotes
From Toy Story
- Woody: "Buzz! Buzz, come back!"
- Buzz: "Go away!"
- Woody: "No! Buzz, you gotta come back! I...I found a spaceship! It's a spaceship, Buzz!"
- ―Woody labels the Pizza Planet truck as a spaceship in order to call Buzz Lightyear back[src]
- Buzz: "Now, you're sure this space freighter will return to its port of origin once it jettisons its food supply?"
- Woody: "Uh-huh. And when we get there, we'll be able to find a way to transport you home."
- Buzz: "Well, then, let's climb aboard."
- Woody: "No, no, no, wait, Buzz! Buzz! Let's get in the back! No one will see us there."
- Buzz: "Negative! There are no restraining harnesses in the cargo area. We'll be much safer in the cockpit."
- Woody: "Yeah, bu... Buzz! Buzz!" (pause) "Buzz!" (to himself) "'It's safer in the cockpit than the cargo bay.' What an idiot!"
- ―Woody and Buzz Lightyear, as they discuss how they will hitch a ride in a Pizza Planet truck[src]
From Toy Story 2
- Rex: "How are we going to get him now?"
- Mr. Potato Head: "Pizza, anyone?"
- ―Rex and Mr. Potato Head, as Mr. Potato Head spots an idling Pizza Planet truck nearby[src]
Gallery
Films
A Bug's Life
Next to the mobile home above Bug City. John Lasseter says in the DVD commentary that he likes to think of it as being the place where the delivery guy in Toy Story lives.
Next to the mobile home above Bug City. John Lasseter says in the DVD commentary that he likes to think of it as being the place where the delivery guy in Toy Story lives.
Toy Story 2
In the Cutting Boulevard apartment parking lot. The toys actually drive the truck to follow Al to the airport.
In the Cutting Boulevard apartment parking lot. The toys actually drive the truck to follow Al to the airport.
Monsters, Inc.
When Randall is banished, the truck can be seen parked outside the mobile home.
(This is the same trailer as in A Bug's Life, but with different people, and moved to a bayou.)
When Randall is banished, the truck can be seen parked outside the mobile home.
(This is the same trailer as in A Bug's Life, but with different people, and moved to a bayou.)
Cars
During the "Life is a Highway" sequence, in front of a Dinoco station, thus echoing the scene in Toy Story.
During the "Life is a Highway" sequence, in front of a Dinoco station, thus echoing the scene in Toy Story.
Ratatouille
On a bridge in the background of the document chase scene.
On a bridge in the background of the document chase scene.
Up
Seen coming out of the parking lot when Russell is being lowered from Carl's house.
Seen coming out of the parking lot when Russell is being lowered from Carl's house.
Toy Story 3
Lotso, Chuckles and Big Baby ride on the Pizza Planet truck's rear bumper in the rain at night to get from Daisy's house to Sunnyside Daycare during Chuckles' story.
Lotso, Chuckles and Big Baby ride on the Pizza Planet truck's rear bumper in the rain at night to get from Daisy's house to Sunnyside Daycare during Chuckles' story.
Cars 2
Todd at the Radiator Springs Grand Prix.
Todd at the Radiator Springs Grand Prix.
Monsters University
Parked next to the JΘX house at the first party. It receives some modifications to fit the monster world, like a six-wheel configuration, more pointy lights, and different proportions.
Parked next to the JΘX house at the first party. It receives some modifications to fit the monster world, like a six-wheel configuration, more pointy lights, and different proportions.
Inside Out
The truck appears in a gold memory orb in the foreground when Joy and Sadness first meet Bing Bong. Director Pete Docter says the Pizza Planet Truck appears a total of three times in the film, but that it is very hard to see.[2][3]
The truck appears in a gold memory orb in the foreground when Joy and Sadness first meet Bing Bong. Director Pete Docter says the Pizza Planet Truck appears a total of three times in the film, but that it is very hard to see.[2][3]
Inside Out
The truck's third appearance when Bing Bong, Joy, and Sadness successfully depart the Train of Thought.
The truck's third appearance when Bing Bong, Joy, and Sadness successfully depart the Train of Thought.
The Good Dinosaur
As an asteroid in the opening shot, in the top left portion of the frame. Peter Sohn has indicated that the truck makes a second appearance in the film, which has not yet been identified.[4]
As an asteroid in the opening shot, in the top left portion of the frame. Peter Sohn has indicated that the truck makes a second appearance in the film, which has not yet been identified.[4]
Finding Dory
The truck appears in a wrecked sunken state in the area where Dory, Marlin and Nemo encounter the Giant Squid.
The truck appears in a wrecked sunken state in the area where Dory, Marlin and Nemo encounter the Giant Squid.
Cars 3
Todd in the demolition derby.
Todd in the demolition derby.
Incredibles 2
Seen parked in an alley after Elastigirl defeated the false Screenslaver, indicating that the Pizza Man whom Evelyn abducted worked there.
Seen parked in an alley after Elastigirl defeated the false Screenslaver, indicating that the Pizza Man whom Evelyn abducted worked there.
Onward
At the toll gate when Ian and Barley start their adventure by heading to the Manticore's Tavern. The text on the rocket reads "Pizza Realm", as to keep in tone with the fantasy theme.
At the toll gate when Ian and Barley start their adventure by heading to the Manticore's Tavern. The text on the rocket reads "Pizza Realm", as to keep in tone with the fantasy theme.
Soul
As a one of the artifacts on Hall of Everything.
As a one of the artifacts on Hall of Everything.
Luca
Seen as a small three-wheeled pickup.
Seen as a small three-wheeled pickup.
Shorts
Toy Story of Terror!
Depicted on a Pizza Planet flyer posted on the wall in Ron the manager's office.
Depicted on a Pizza Planet flyer posted on the wall in Ron the manager's office.
Toy Story That Time Forgot
Made of LEGOs, in Mason's house.
Made of LEGOs, in Mason's house.
Video games
LEGO The Incredibles next to a guy in a banana costume.
Others
Todd has been spotted in the Cars 2 triptych poster, in the middle London portion, near a fountain in the background.
The Pizza Planet Truck as seen at D23 Expo 2015
LEGO version of the Pizza Planet Truck
Lowe's version of the Pizza Planet Truck
LEGO Duplo version of the Pizza Planet Truck
Toy Story 3 Alien with Pizza Planet Truck racer
Todd die-cast vehicle