Home Improvement Isn't The Only Place You'll See Tim Allen's Fake Binford Tool Brand

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Tim Allen has been a staple of pop culture for decades, with memorable roles in the "Toy Story" franchise and the "Santa Clause" film series. He's still best known for starring as Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor on the popular sitcom "Home Improvement," which aired from 1991 to 1999 and has remained a part of the cultural consciousness long after it ended. In fact, the show as a whole still has a lasting impact even years after its last episode.

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Decades after the conclusion of "Home Improvement," Binford Tools remains ubiquitous. You can find its branding in multiple areas of popular culture beyond the show itself.

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Last Man Standing

After "Home Improvement" ended, Tim Allen appeared in a similar ABC sitcom years later. "Last Man Standing" featured Allen as Mike Baxter, a marketing executive with a wife and three daughters, making him far from traditional. As it was an ABC production, and Baxter was similar to Allen's character, it was no surprise when "Home Improvement's" Tim Taylor stopped by for a cameo, once again played by Allen, naturally.

However, Tim Taylor's appearance in the "Last Man Standing" episode isn't the only acknowledgement of the "Home Improvement" series. Additionally, the "Dual Time" episode in Season 9 is a nod to Tim's fictional home improvement TV show "Tool Time," its name. Not only that, but the episode also includes a reference to its major sponsor, Binford Tools. As shown above, Tim's character is wearing a Binford shirt along with his signature tool belt. This Binford reference wasn't entirely unexpected, as the brand had previously appeared on the show, like in Season 6's "A New Place for One of Our People," where it was featured as a toolbox.

Toy Story

In 1995, Tim Allen brought Buzz Lightyear to life in the highly popular Disney-Pixar film "Toy Story." To call his performance as the space ranger an overnight sensation would be a massive understatement. The character has earned the affection of fans worldwide, leading to his involvement in numerous "Toy Story" projects and solidifying his status as a Disney icon. Nevertheless, even the animators at Pixar were aware of the movie that originally propelled Allen to stardom and wanted to acknowledge its impact.

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Will Shifting Gears Make a Reference to Binford?

-- named Matt. His world is turned inside out when his estranged daughter Riley (Kat Dennings) and her two kids suddenly show up.

Currently, "Shifting Gears" is just getting started, having only aired a few episodes, and viewers are still getting a sense of what the show is all about. There's already a feeling that Binford Tools is back where they belong on TV. Allen's character, Matt, seems to share similarities with Tim Taylor and Mike Baxter, and the show being set in a garage is a great opportunity for Binford Tools to make an appearance. Additionally, the fact that "Shifting Gears" is an ABC production, just like "Home Improvement" and "Last Man Standing," makes it likely that Binford Tools will be featured prominently. It appears to be setting the stage for Binford Tools to expand its presence even further.

Binford has remained visible on screens of all sizes, far beyond the TV show "Home Improvement." Only time will tell when and where the fictional company will appear next.

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