Funny Face

This colorful book follows funny-face toys from the picture blocks of the late 1800s to Mr. Potato Head and all the variations on the original, including the Jumpin' Mr. Potato Head and the Toy Story version. Also highlights the pop culture aspect of the popular toys, including toy premiums and other marketing items, such as Mr. Potato Head Ice Pops and the Potato Head Game that sprouted from its popularity. Includes a checklist and price guide.

Introduction In the Beginning, There Were Block Heads

6

(4)

Of Magic Whiskers and Potato Heads

10

(14)

Block Heads

24

(8)

Space Faces and the Potato-Head Races

32

(8)

Invasion of the Spud People

40

(16)

The Real Mr. Potato Head's Second-to-Last Stand

56

(12)

Plastic Funny-Faces

68

(20)

The Real Mr. Potato Head's Last Stand

88

(6)

The Safety-Oriented Seventies and Beyond

94

(6)

Afterword

100

(4)

Authors' Notes and Acknowledgments

104

(2)

Additional Readings

106

(1)

The Funny -Face Checklist and Price Guide

107

(10)

Index

117

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