Tin Toy, a significant milestone in animation, achieved the prestigious 1988 Academy Award for best animated short film, marking it as the first film created using computer-generated imagery to receive this honor. This accomplishment highlighted the potential of computer animation in the film industry.
In recognition of this success, Steve Jobs celebrated by taking John Lasseter and his team to Greens, a vegetarian restaurant in San Francisco. This gesture underscored Jobs' appreciation for the groundbreaking work their team accomplished with Tin Toy.