I bet you never knew that about the humble Mr Potato Head!
The first toy commercial seen in the early 50’s and the idea got so popular the vegetable progressed to more veggies and fruits used in the same way.
There was Katie the Carrot, Oscar the Orange, Pete the Pepper and Cooky the Cucumber.
Creating super heros from Star Wars, ‘Darth Tater or from Transformers, ‘Optimash Prime.
You almost felt that his popularity started to decline, but it was restored in the Toy Story, where his popularity once again grew.
Also Mr Potato head makes a very good sensory resource for kids to learn with, in a fun and simple way to construct and de-construct parts.
I had considered making a 3D version, but the closest to that would be to paper mache a balloon which won’t give an even finish and will not be very robust.
Having loads of packaging stored up and wanting to re-use these throw outs, was my intention.
To attach the features I found Blu tack, (a rubbery stretchy adhesive) to be the most easiest way to do this and more appropriate for the younger kids, but push pins with a deeper pin could work well for more able children, though an adult should be at hand.
Hi Julia,
I used to love Mr. Potato Head! I think this is a really great way to teach children about emotions and facial expressions. It is also a great way to get kids off of electronics and to spend some quality time together. I also really love how you added the templates.
Thank you,
Chastity
I agree with you Chastity, there are too many electronic devices, toys
you name it these days and kids are getting wrapped up too much with them,
even though technology has it’s place, they still need to learn by going back
to basics again, learning useful skills that’s where it all starts.
Showing kids emotions and expressions visually, works in my books for kids who find it
difficult to express themselves, this is a cool way to show how they are feeling!
Thanks for your comment and o’h glad you liked the templates!
Happy Crafting.
Julia.😀
I always loved Mr. Potato Head in the Toy Story movies and I didn’t know that he was already known before that. I love the names for him and the other veggies, what a great way to get children to appreciate their veggies more 🙂
Katie the Carrot, Oscar the Orange, Pete the Pepper and Cooky the Cucumber, Darth Tater and Optimash Prime. I love it!
It’s great to see how easy it is to make the different facial expressions for Mr. Potato Head, and you don’t need to spend a lot of money on materials. Thanks for sharing this!
It’s my pleasure Christine. Mr Potato Head toy kind of disappeared
over the years and it took the Toy Story movies to bring him back
again.
This is an excellent toy for children to learn with, whether it’s
facial expressions or what goes where, but hey who cares where they
put parts it’s a learning curve.
Crafting a two-dimensional version, also works and you get to use all
that throw-out packaging in a inventive way for kids to learn.
Thanks for your comment.
Happy Crafting.
Julia😀