Article: A TOY'S REAL WORK IS PLAY; FILMMAKERS EXPLORE THE CONCEPT OF PLAYTHINGS AS COLLECTIBLES IN `TOY STORY 2'.(L.A. Life)

Byline: Glenn Whipp Film Writer

It doesn't rate as a big surprise that the man behind the ``Toy Story'' movies likes to collect toys. In his office at Pixar Animation Studios in Richmond, Calif., John Lasseter proudly displays an assortment of Hot Wheels cars, G.I. Joe dolls and a number of other rare collectibles. These are the kinds of toys that Lasseter played with as a child in Whittier, and they're the playthings that fondly remind him of the carefree days of his youth.

And they're not to be played with - which is a problem, given that Lasseter and his wife have five boys, ages 2 to 18. When they come to their father's office, the kids are like ...

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