Mr Potato Head Characters
The Mr. Potato Head Family Has Some Fun Characters
I had a Mr. Potato Head back in the 1960s, and I must say, he was one of my favorite toys.
Back then, there weren't a lot of options for choosing a spud to dress up like there are today. Now you can get Mr. Potato Head in all sorts of characters like these:
~ Mrs. Potato Head, shown here
~ Captain American Potato Head
~ Star Wars Darth Tater, Artoo-Potatoo, and Spud Trooper
~ and so many more!
This fun toy is a great gift for young kids or to set out as a conversation piece at a party. I've seen more than one adult succumb to placing those features on a plastic tater.
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Do you like Mr. Potato Head?
Do you like Mr. Potato Head?
A Brief History of the Mr. Potato Head Family
In 1952, George Lerner invented what later would become known as Mr. Potato Head. As a child he'd stuck objects into potatoes from his mom's garden to make what he called "funny face people." When he tried to sell the idea to toy manufacturers, they thought it was wrong to encourage wasting food this way so no one nibbled on this new toy idea.
The first introduction of this toy was when the pieces (eyes, nose, mouth) were tucked into breakfast cereal. You had to use your own potato or other fruit or vegetable.
The toys were later sold, and in 1964, an actual plastic head was included making it truly Mr. Potato Head! From there, many versions of the spud have evolved.
Source: Museum of Childhood
Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head - Mashly in Love
Do you know someone who loves Mr. Potato Head? Are they getting married? Would they love to be surprised on their big day with a couple of taters? Surprise them with their own Mr. and Mrs. Tater set. Display them at the wedding reception!
Super Hero Spuds Characters
Everyone loves a Super Hero, especially if it's a Mr. Potato Head Super Hero.
May the Fork be with you! The fork, get it? The fork!
The names of these guys are such a hoot! Darth Tater!
Famous Characters - Tater Fun
Come on. Are you really surprised to see an Elvis Potato Head? I didn't think so.
Mr. Potato Head on eBay
Find a vintage Mr. Potato Head or discontinued characters on this huge online marketplace.
What's Your Favorite Way to Eat Potatoes?
Mr. Potato Head -- Play Dough and More - Shape your own tater
Make your very own Mr. Potato Head with Play Dough! Make a whole family of taters. As big or small as you like.
Which of these Mr. Potato Head Characters - would you most like to have?
Which of these Mr. Potato Head Characters
Plush Mr. Potato Head Characters - Suitable for even babies
You can squeeze and squish this tater and there's no mess to clean up.
This plush Mr. Potato Head is perfect for babies and toddlers. Their very first Mr. Potato Head!
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