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[Toy Story] What was Woody doing for decades before he met Andy?

Watching Toy Story 4, it is really setting in on me that Woody is over 60 years old. Andy is what, 18? 19? Woody spent almost 40 years doing something before he met Andy. Not only that, but he doesn't seem to want to acknowledge anything or anyone from before his past. He seems a little dismissive of Gabby Gabby with their initial meeting despite that they are indeed rare toys with something good in common. 

What was Woody doing? Why is he so focused on Andy? What is Woody hiding????
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In Toy Story 2, at the yard sale, Andy's mother apologizes to a would be buyer of Woody and comments that Woody is not for sale but rather is "an old family toy." ... Not Andy's or her son's toy,  but a FAMILY toy implying that he's an heirloom.

Also in TS2 Woody comments about not having seen a record player in ages... Presuming Andy didn't have one, but suggests that Woody DOES have a history.

All that said, all throughout the films it seems clear that the toys are DEDICATED to their owner.  They don't dwell on the past and stay focused on their current owner.

In TS4, Woody seems more focused on ensuring Bonnie is happy much like he did with Andy when he was Andy's toy.  

I don't think it's that he's hiding anything. It's about moving forward and being the best toy he can be for the child in his life.

Maybe there's a prequel story to be told... ?