Who Is Mr Potato Head
Mr Potato Head is a toy figure made of plastic potato-shaped body pieces that attach to a plastic potato body. Children use included accessories such as ears, eyes, shoes, and hats to build different faces and characters.
History of the Toy
George Lerner created the original Mr Potato Head concept in the 1950s. Hasbro began selling the toy kits in 1952, making it one of the first toys advertised on television. Over time, the line expanded to include Mrs Potato Head and other family characters.
Mr Potato Head in Media
The character became widely known through the Disney and Pixar animated film series Toy Story, where he appears as a supporting toy. Additional appearances include television specials and other children's media. For more background on the toy line, visit Hasbro Mr Potato Head.
