While Woody tells an uncertain Jessie and an eager Bullseye that he would take them home to Andy, Stinky Pete decides to take the matter into his own hands as he exits his box, traps Woody and the others by shutting the grate leading to an air vent and tightening the screw on it, and reveals that he was the one who turned on the TV the night before (to sabotage Woody's escape).

As Stinky Pete watches Woody, Woody comes to realize his mistake and declares to Buzz that he would come back with him and the others, making Stinky Pete determined to stop Woody from escaping. Stinky Pete commends Woody, but is unable to cheer up Woody, who is hurt by Buzz's warning. Buzz leaves Woody to contemplate his decision, saying that he would never be loved again if he spent eternity behind glass. However, Buzz Lightyear and his friends arrive at the apartment room to save Woody from being sold. After hearing Jessie's sad story of how she was abandoned by her former owner Emily, and learning from Stinky Pete that Andy would eventually grow up as well, Woody decides to stick with the gang to join them in the museum. After getting repaired, Woody decides to leave the gang for home, but Stinky Pete convinces him make amends with Jessie first. He places the remote in front of Jessie so that he couldn't be blamed for the incident. When Woody tries to retrieve his severed arm from Al, Stinky Pete, unnoticed by Woody, leaves his box and turns on the TV, waking up Al. Unfortunately, Woody still had an owner, prompting Stinky Pete to stop him from returning to Andy at any cost. Stinky Pete is excited, as this meant that he and the gang could finally reside in the Konishi Toy Museum without the fear of destruction by kids. He eventually meets Woody after Al stole him.

He spends much time in storage with Bullseye and Jessie, Thus, he was greatly valued for still being in mint condition. He always carries a pick around like a real prospector, and had lived his entire life in a box.

The Prospector doll has never been opened and is still 'mint in the box,' making him sought after by collectors.

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