Why Is Stinky Pete Called Stinky Pete?

His nickname, Stinky Pete, is also a colloquialism of Saltpeter, a primary ingredient in making gunpowder and explosives. In the film’s credits and various tie-in books, he is simply credited as The Prospector.

What happened Stinky Pete?

The Prospector doll has never been opened and according to Jessie, he is still “mint in the box,” making him sought after by collectors. He always carries a pick around like a real prospector, and had lived his entire life in a box. Thus, he was greatly valued for still being in mint condition.

Why is Stinky Pete so expensive?

This Stinky Pete Collectible is originally from Japan and is greatly sought after as it goes for prices in the $1,700 range. The rest of the set does not sell for more than $300, but the reason this one is so much is due to its rarity.

Appears in set 7594-1, Woody’s Roundup! Stinky Pete the Prospector, commonly known as Prospector, is a prospector doll introduced in Toy Story 2. He is modeled after a character on the fictional television show, Woody’s Roundup, which also includes the characters of Sheriff Woody, Jessie, and Bullseye.

Elena Rostova

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.

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