Toy Story fan changes name to Buzz Lightyear

He's been waiting 11 years for the third and final installment of his favourite film series - but no one could have predicted the lengths Steve Bolton would go to mark the release of Toy Story 3.

The West Bromwich mechanic has officially changed his name to Buzz Lightyear to prove he is Toy Story's biggest fan.

The 26-year-old, of Newton Gardens, said it was the ultimate tribute to the film's intergalactic space-ranger, Buzz.

"I'm a massive fan of Toy Story," he said. "They are my favourite films and I've always thought Buzz would be the ultimate action hero - if he wasn't a toy. But it's a great name, a great film and my girlfriend is going to love telling people she's going out with Buzz Lightyear.

"Her and my mates have told me before that I've got a cheesy grin and chin like Buzz so perhaps it's a fitting name change.

"It's going to feel great signing my name Buzz Lightyear and introducing myself to people at parties."

Mr Bolton changed his name through the UK Deed Poll service. A spokesman said: "It is an unusual one and we hope it brings him a lot of fun and luck in life."