- 1952
- Mr. Potato Head began as a set of eyes, ears, noses, and mouths that
gave everyday vegetables personalities.
- 1953
- Mr. Potato Head met Mrs. Potato Head and, after a whirlwind courtship
and a brief honeymoon, they became conspicuous consumers. They acquired
their own convertible, boat, trailer, airplane, and locomotive.
- 1964
- Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head took shape in the form of a molded plastic
body.
- 1966
- Mr. Potato Head became "Jumpin" Mr. Potato Head. He jumped,
fished, played with his jackhammer, and flew kites. Mrs. Potato Head acquired
a feather duster, floor polisher, dinner bell and vacuum cleaner.
- 1974
- Mr. Potato Head recognized the onslaught of middle-age when he doubled
in size.
- 1987
- As Mr. Potato Head turned 35, he quit smoking his pipe and became
the official "spokespud" of the American Cancer Society's Great
American Smokeout.
- 1992
- Mr. Potato Head celebrated his 40th anniversary with the introduction
of the Soft Stuff Potato Head, which comes with 15 soft pieces that attach
with fabric fasteners. In addition, Mr. Potato Head celebrates his fifth
smoke-free year without his pipe.
- 1995
- Mr. Potato Head co-stars in Disney's computer-animated film, Toy
Story.