Buzz Lightyear probably wouldn’t describe himself as a sidekick; the space-age toy is too egotistical for that. But in Toy Story 3, Woody the cowboy is the one chosen to go off to college with the toys’ now 17-year-old owner Andy, knocking Buzz firmly to the No. 2 position. Most sidekicks have mediocre or second-tier outfits and weapons, but Buzz Lightyear does pretty well for himself. He has a jet pack, an antigravity belt and a space suit that’s impervious to attack. Not to shabby for a pompous piece of plastic.
Top 10 Movie Sidekicks
There's the hero and then there's the less heralded but equally awesome friend. TIME takes a look at some of cinema's best wingmen.