Rare 2001 Medicom Toy Story Figures from Japan: Andy, Sid, and Scud

When most collectors think of Toy Story figures, they imagine Woody, Buzz Lightyear, or Jessie. But in 2001, Japanese company Medicom Toy released one of the most unusual and rarest Toy Story collectibles ever produced. Instead of focusing on the main toys, Medicom surprised fans with Andy Davis, Sid Phillips, and Scud the dog—all sculpted as 9-inch vinyl figures.

These figures are considered grails for Toy Story collectors, and nearly 25 years later, they remain some of the hardest pieces to find on the secondary market.

The History Behind Medicom’s Release
Medicom Toy Corporation, based in Japan, is famous for its detailed vinyl figures and limited runs. In 2001, they launched a Vinyl Collectible Dolls line featuring characters that most toy companies ignored. Instead of Buzz and Woody, Medicom turned the spotlight on Andy, the boy who loved his toys; Sid, the infamous neighbor who destroyed them; and Scud, Sid’s loyal but mischievous bull terrier.

Because these were Japan-exclusive Toy Story figures, they never appeared on U.S. toy shelves, making them especially rare for Western fans.

The Figures in Detail
Andy Davis (9”)
One of the only official Andy figures ever created, this collectible shows Andy in his classic green t-shirt with shorts, smiling with wide blue eyes. For fans, it’s surreal to see the boy behind the toys represented in figure form.

Sid Phillips (9”)
Complete with his iconic black skull t-shirt and mischievous grin, Sid’s vinyl figure perfectly captures the troublemaker who terrified toys in the original Pixar film.

Scud the Dog (9”)
Sid’s fierce bull terrier was also released, featuring painted spots, a spiked collar, and a growling expression. Scud is one of the only official Toy Story pet figures produced at this scale.

Why Collectors Love Them

These figures stand out because:

• They were never mass-produced—only sold in Japan in 2001. 
  
• They feature characters rarely turned into toys.
  
• They came boxed with detailed artwork, inserts, and even promotional leaflets.
  

Today, finding a complete boxed set of Andy, Sid, and Scud is extremely difficult. On rare occasions when they surface, prices can soar into the hundreds of dollars per figure, depending on condition.

A Hidden Corner of Toy Story Nostalgia
For fans of Disney Pixar history, the Medicom 2001 figures highlight just how far Toy Story’s cultural impact reached. Even background characters were brought to life in collectible form, reminding us that Pixar’s storytelling world was bigger than just Woody and Buzz.

These vinyl dolls have become a piece of Toy Story nostalgia that most fans have never seen in person. Whether you collect rare Disney toys, hunt for vintage Pixar memorabilia, or just love uncovering Lost Toy Story treasures, these Medicom releases are some of the most fascinating artifacts from the early 2000s.