Sheriff Woody Pride is the iconic, pull-string cowboy doll who serves as the main protagonist and leader of the toys in Pixar's Toy Story franchise. Renowned for his absolute loyalty, quick wit, and fierce dedication to his children (Andy and later Bonnie), Woody has anchored decades of cinematic history.Essential In-Universe LoreHis Full Name: While most characters just call him Woody, his official full name is Sheriff Woody Pride. Director Lee Unkrich revealed his last name in 2009, explaining it had been his name since the original film's development. The name "Pride" reflects how his ego and pride are wounded when Buzz Lightyear arrives.TV Star Heritage: In Toy Story 2, Woody discovers he is a highly collectible vintage toy based on a 1950s puppet television show called Woody's Roundup.Famous Catchphrases: When his pull-string is tugged, his voice box triggers classic Western lines like "There's a snake in my boot!", "Reach for the sky!", and "You're my favorite deputy!".The Voice Talents: A-list actor Tom Hanks provides Woody's warm, emotional voice in all the theatrical feature films and television specials. However, for video games, theme park attractions, and talking merchandise, Tom's brother, Jim Hanks, steps in to voice the character.Inspiration & Name Origins: Designed by Pixar animator Bud Luckey, Woody was inspired by director John Lasseter’s childhood Casper the Friendly Ghost pull-string doll and classic 1950s Howdy Doody puppets. His first name directly honors legendary Western actor Woody Strode.He Was Almost a Villain: In Pixar's earliest storyboards and test footage, Woody was envisioned as an unlikable, sarcastic ventriloquist dummy who actively terrorized the other toys. Disney executives rejected the concept, prompting Pixar to rework him into the flawed but deeply lovable leader we know today.

Barnabas Collins in the 2012 Dark Shadows film is an 18th-century gentleman turned into a vampire who wakes up in the year 1972.Portrayal: Played by Johnny Depp with an elegant, theatrical, and slightly humorous style.Origin: Turned into a vampire in the 18th century by the vengeful witch Angelique Bouchard after rejecting her romantic advances.Imprisonment: Trapped in a chained coffin for 200 years until construction workers accidentally unearth him in 1972.Family Mission: Returns to Collinwood Manor to rescue his dysfunctional modern descendants and restore the family's ruined fishing business.Rivalry: Faces off once again against Angelique, who runs the dominant local seafood company under the name Angel Bay.Lava Lamps and Trolls: Upon moving back into Collinwood Manor, Barnabas is utterly baffled by 1970s pop culture, mistaking a glowing lava lamp for "pulsating blood" and fearing a plastic troll doll.The "Tiny" Musicians: When watching television for the first time, he becomes convinced that miniature singers are trapped inside the wooden box and tears the back off the TV to set them free.Alice Cooper Encounter: When he hosts a ball to revitalize the family name, he hires rock star Alice Cooper. Barnabas openly describes the singer as the "ugliest woman I have ever seen".Vampire Powers & WeaknessesClassic Abilities: Barnabas displays superhuman strength, high-speed agility, the ability to scale vertical walls like an insect, and can transform into a bat to travel or escape danger.Hypnotic Stare: He frequently uses mind control by staring deeply into a victim's eyes, compelling everyone from local construction workers to the family hippie teenager, Carolyn, to do his bidding.The Daylight Struggle: He is severely burned by sunlight. To navigate the daytime world, he relies on a heavy black umbrella, thick dark sunglasses, and a large brimmed hat to keep from bursting into flames.

Blitzø (pronounced "Blitz") is the loud-mouthed, chaotic main protagonist and founder of the assassination business I.M.P. (Immediate Murder Professionals) in the animated web series Helluva Boss.Who He IsRole: Founder and C.E.O. of I.M.P., an imp-run company that kills humans on Earth using a magical grimoire.Pronunciation: The "ø" in his name is silent, so it is just pronounced "Blitz".Voice Actor: Voiced by Brandon Rogers.Background: He grew up in a circus run by his father, Cash Buckzo, and was childhood best friends and co-workers with Fizzarolli before a tragic fire changed his life.The Mask: He acts crude, aggressive, egotistical, and wildly inappropriate on the surface.The Reality: Underneath his loud bravado, he struggles with deep self-loathing, insecurity, and a fear of being abandoned by the people he cares about.Skills: Highly proficient in hand-to-hand combat, weaponry, acrobatic assassination, and general chaos.Loona: His adopted hellhound daughter whom he fiercely loves and protects, showing a softer, emotionally intelligent side when it comes to her.Prince Stolas: A royal demon who provides the magical book needed to access Earth in exchange for an intimate arrangement, though their dynamic develops into much more complex emotional territory.Moxxie and Millie: His overworked, frequently harassed employees at I.M.P. whom he treats poorly on the surface while still relying heavily upon them.The Collection: His office and apartment are packed with horse plushies, drawings, stallion cookies, and a My Little Pony (specifically Twilight Sparkle) keychain. He even blew I.M.P.'s early earnings on horse-riding lessons.The Origin Story: Show creator VivziePop revealed this gag started because she thought Blitzø would deeply relate to the 2002 animated movie Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron—specifically how Spirit wants to "break free from the system" and "stick it to the man".

Depression Coping Mechanism: His massive collection of rubber ducks isn't just a random gag; it is a manifestation of his deep-seated depression and isolation. When he gave up on humanity and secluded himself, he began creating magical ducks to keep his mind busy.Thematic Ducks: His ducks aren't normal. He creates highly unique varieties, such as a rubber duck that breathes fire or a duck that performs backflips.The Throne Note: In the sister show Helluva Boss, a brief Easter egg shows that when Lucifer stepped away from his throne, he left a crying rubber duck in his place with a note reading "back in 5 minutes".⚖️ Hellaverse Mythology & RulesSeparate from Satan: In traditional mythology, Lucifer and Satan are the same person. However, in the Hazbin Hotel universe, they are distinct characters. Lucifer is a fallen angel who rules the Pride Ring (and all of Hell), while Satan is a Hellborn demon who rules the Wrath Ring and embodies the Sin of Wrath.Creator of the Hellborn: While he despises human Sinners for what they did with free will, he is actually the creator of the purely demonic Hellborn races—specifically the Goetic demons (like Stolas from Helluva Boss).The Extermination Loophole: Lucifer actually coordinated the terms of the annual Extermination with Heaven. He allowed the Exorcist angels to slaughter human Sinners in the Pride Ring to curb overpopulation, but he negotiated a strict rule: Heaven's angels are forbidden from harming Hellborn demons.Surprisingly Short: Despite being the most powerful entity in Hell, Lucifer is quite short. He stands shorter than his daughter Charlie (who inherited her height from her mother, Lilith). During his first meeting with Alastor, he makes sure to pettily point out that Alastor isn't as tall as he expected either.Apple Elements: His design features numerous references to the forbidden fruit of Eden.

Vox is a powerful tech-savvy Overlord and media mogul in Hazbin Hotel voiced by Christian Borle.Who is Vox?Role: He is the CEO of VoxTek and the leader of the Vees (alongside Valentino and Velvette).Appearance: He has a flat-screen television for a head, a retro suit, and distinct heterochromia (different colored eyes).Powers: He uses mass media, hypnotic broadcasts, and technology to manipulate the denizens of Hell.Human Backstory and DeathHuman Name: He was originally a human named Vincent Whittman.Life on Earth: He started as a 1950s weatherman and cult leader who murdered his coworkers to climb the media ladder.Death: He died during a rally in an abandoned aquarium when an overhead television fell, crushing and electrocuting him and his followers.Design Ties: His right eye injury from the falling TV means he can only hypnotize people using his left eye, and his sharp, toothy grin echoes a shark motif from his aquarium death.Relationships and RivalriesAlastor: Vox shares a bitter 70-year rivalry with Alastor the Radio Demon. They were once on better terms, but Alastor's rejection of Vox's overtures turned him into a vengeful arch-nemesis.The Vees: He works closely with Valentino and Velvette, though his massive ego and desperate schemes eventually cause severe friction within the group.One-Sided Obsession: Despite their current blood feud, series creator Vivienne "VivziePop" Medrano noted that Vox originally looked up to Alastor and even holds a repressed, "fettered crush" on him.The Refusal: The rivalry turned toxic because Alastor rejected Vox's invitation to join the Vee alliance, a slight the ego-driven TV demon has never forgiven.