“Combat Carl never quits” is exactly the kind of attitude you would expect from this tough action figure. With his military-inspired gear, confident stance, and unmistakable action-hero personality, Combat Carl gives kids plenty of interesting details to color. This printable Combat Carl coloring page from Toy Story 5 is a fun pick for anyone who enjoys the tougher-looking toys in the Pixar world, especially a character who takes every mission very seriously.
Combat Carl is designed like a classic military action figure, with a muscular build, close-cropped black hair, a mustache, and rugged clothing inspired by combat gear. His modern appearances have featured camouflage patterns, utility-style vests, belts, boots, and other small costume details that make him especially interesting on a coloring page. Instead of filling the whole outfit with one shade, kids can build a camouflage pattern with olive green, tan, brown, and darker green, then use black or charcoal for the boots and smaller accessories. A second printed copy can become an entirely different edition of Combat Carl with blue, gray, orange, or any made-up color scheme.
Long before he became a major character, Combat Carl had a tiny but memorable place in Toy Story history. A version of the action figure appeared briefly in the original 1995 movie. Years later, director Angus MacLane brought the character back for Toy Story of Terror!, drawing inspiration from classic G.I. Joe Adventure Team figures and larger-than-life action heroes. MacLane described Carl as a blend of military superhero and 1980s action-movie personality, complete with one-liners, determination, and a strong can-do attitude.
Toy Story of Terror! gave Combat Carl much more room to show who he is. Carl Weathers provided his original voice, and the character became an encouraging presence for Jessie during one of her toughest moments. Disney’s official material shows Combat Carl warning Jessie about danger at the motel and later encouraging her when she needs to rescue Woody. His serious delivery is part of the joke, but his support for Jessie also gives him a meaningful role in her story.
One of Carl’s funniest habits is speaking about himself as “Combat Carl” instead of simply saying “I.” That over-the-top confidence fits a toy built around action-figure heroics. Toy Story of Terror! also introduced Combat Carl Jr., a smaller version of the character, which makes the toy line especially fun to think about as a drawing activity. Kids could sketch a tiny Combat Carl Jr. beside the full-size figure and compare how the same basic design might look at two different scales.
Combat Carl later returned as part of the wider Toy Story cast, and Toy Story 5 brings him back again. For the fifth movie, Ernie Hudson took over the English-language voice role previously performed by the late Carl Weathers. The casting gives Combat Carl another chapter in the franchise while keeping the character’s recognizable action-figure identity.
His outfit is where this coloring page can become especially creative. Camouflage does not need perfectly shaped spots, so children can make clusters of uneven patches and switch colors whenever they want. Colored pencils work well for the smaller sections because they offer more control, while crayons are handy for covering the larger parts of the uniform. Markers can add stronger contrast around boots, belts, and other clearly outlined pieces.
There is also room to draw beyond the printed lines. A child could place Combat Carl near a toy box, add shelves filled with other toys, or create a simple backyard play area behind him. Another idea is to draw his arm raised for one of the celebratory high-fives associated with the Carls. These additions do not need to copy a movie scene. They can simply turn the coloring page into a new picture built around the character.
For a classroom or at-home art activity, try printing two copies and giving them different goals. One can use a traditional camouflage palette, while the other becomes a custom toy design with completely original colors. Comparing the finished pages is a simple way to notice patterns, small details, color combinations, and proportions while still keeping the activity centered on a familiar Toy Story character.
Combat Carl’s mix of camouflage, action-figure styling, and bold personality gives kids more to work with than a large area of flat color. Print the page, choose the uniform colors, fill in the smaller gear pieces, and add any extra details that fit your own version of this determined Toy Story 5 character.
At just 5 years old, Gustavo turned a simple request to print coloring pages into an idea that now inspires children in more than 150 countries.
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