Mr. Potato Head was originally a toy invented by George Lerner in 1949. The toy was later launched and distributed by Hasbro in 1952.
Mr. Potato Head was a plastic potato with a human appearance. The plastic potato had holes for attaching and detaching other parts like limbs, eyes, ears, nose, mustache, and a hat.
The American media franchise Toy Story adopted Mr. Potato Head as a character. Mr.
Potato Head has appeared in movies since 1995 as a supporting character in 'Toy Story' and its sequels. In the films, Mr. Potato Head has distinctive features like pink ears, oval eyes, a mouth with red lips, a big orange nose, white arms, and blue boots without recognizable legs. Mr.
Potato Head is one of the hilarious characters in the 'Toy Story' films. He always has something hilarious to say, is satirical regarding his friends, and comes up with the best catchphrases. This article on Mr.
Potato Head quotes can give you insight into the nature of the character. Reading the quotes will also present some highlights from 'Toy Story' movies. You will find several funny, motivational, cool, and random quotes by Mr.
Potato Head. Reading them can help you understand how to use humor to address any situation. Besides, every child might be interested to know how their toys would behave if they had personalities.
What parents should know
Legendary comedian and actor Donald Jay Rickles voiced Mr. Potato Head in the 'Toy Story' movies.
Besides being a toy and in films, Mr. Potato Head appeared as a Toy Story character in short films, television specials, plays, video games, a musical, and Disney theme parks.
The gender title for the toy was dropped by Hasbro to just 'Potato Head' in 2021 while also distributing the classic female and male versions of the toy.
What to discuss with kids
Mr. Potato Head was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame in 2000 in Rochester, New York.
Before being in the movies, Mr. Potato Head was inducted into the Guinness World Records. The toy received four votes for running as mayor of Boise, Idaho, in 1985.
Mr. Potato Head from Toy Story also has a compartment in his body to store additional appendages.
Funny Mr. Potato Head Quotes
1. "Bo Peep: I know Andy's excited about Buzz, but you know, he'll always have a special place for you.
Mr. Potato Head: Yeah. Like the attic. Heh, heh…" - 'Toy Story', 1995
2. "We're not preschool toys, Slinky. We can read." - 'Toy Story 2', 1999
3. "But these toddlers, they don't know how to play with us." - 'Toy Story 3', 2010
49. "Save it for the jury. I hope Sid pulls your voice-box out, ya creep!" - 'Toy Story', 1995
50. "You would not believe what I've been through tonight!" - 'Toy Story 3', 2010
51. "Couldn't handle Buzz cuttin' in on your playtime, could ya Woody? Didn't want to face the fact that Buzz just might be Andy's new favorite toy, so you got rid of him." - 'Toy Story', 1995
52. "Well, what if Andy starts playin' with me more? Woody, huh? You gonna knock me outta the window, too?" - 'Toy Story', 1995
53. "I'm a married spud. I'm a married spud. I'm a married spud." - 'Toy Story 2', 1999
54. "Of course Woody ain't worried! He's been Andy's favorite since kindergarten!" - 'Toy Story', 1995
55. "How did I get stuck with YOU as a moving buddy?" - 'Toy Story', 1995
56. "Orderly? Don't you get it? We're done! Finished! Over the hill!" - 'Toy Story 3', 2010
57. "So long Woody!" - 'Toy Story', 1995
58. "Prepare to meet Mr. Angry Eyes!" - 'Toy Story 2', 1999
59. "Who invited THAT kid?" - 'Toy Story 2', 1999
60. "Slinky: Andy threw us out!
Hamm: Like we were garbage!
Mr. Potato Head: Junk! He called us junk!" - 'Toy Story 3', 2010
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