Can You Match These Famous Vintage Mascots to Their Brands?

Tony the Tiger has served as the charming mascot of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes since 1952. He has appealed to the masses through his iconic red bandana and legendary slogan, "They're Gr-r-reat!"

Poppin’ Fresh became more known to consumers as Pillsbury Doughboy. Unbeknownst to some, he actually has a companion named Poppie Fresh and kids named Poppe and Bun-Bun. Their sweet family also has pets, Flapjack and Biscuit.

Trix fans have illustrator Joe Harris to thank for its rabbit mascot. He was the one who came up with the accompanying line, "Silly rabbit! Trix is for kids." The mascot made its first TV commercial appearance in 1959.

While often mistaken for a genie, Mr. Clean was actually based on a sailor. The company describes their world-famous mascot as “a man of few words but many muscles." He has been around since 1957.

The original "Morris the cat" got rescued from an animal shelter in 1968. During his lifetime, Morris did not only become a famous mascot. He also turned into a movie star through the 1973 film "Shamus."

Kellogg’s Rice Krispies came up with their famous tagline, "Snap! Crackle! Pop!" in 1929. Given the slogan's success, they decided to introduce the trio of elves named after it. Snap, Crackle, and Pop have represented the brand since 1933.

Borden Dairy Company first introduced Elsie the Cow as their mascot in 1936. Three years after, they produced a live cow version at the New York World’s Fair. Not many people know this, but Elsie the Cow has four kids with Elmer, the Elmer's Glue mascot.

In 1916, Planters Peanut Company held a contest for the design of their mascot. A young boy named Antonio Gentile ended up winning. His creative sketch was then further "polished" by a commercial artist.

“Colonel” Harland Sanders founded The Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) back in 1930. As his restaurant grew into a franchise, he also became the company's face. When he passed away at age 90, he also got buried in his trademark costume.

Sonny the Cuckoo Bird made its debut as Cocoa Puffs's mascot in the 1960s. His character often teamed up with his grandfather, Gramps, as they went “cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs!”

Many actors have played the role of Ronald McDonald throughout the years. However, Willard Scott holds the title of being the first-ever Ronald back in the '60s. He eventually became a renowned weatherman for NBC-TV Today Show.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) has already used seven lions as their mascots from 1916 to the present. The first one was Slats, followed by Jackie, Telly, Coffee, Tanner, and George. Since 1957, the film studio has used their seventh lion, Leo, as their icon.

The Campbell Soup Company started using Campbell’s Soup kids as its advertising mascots within 1904. They made their debut appearance in streetcar advertisements.

It took the Keebler Company more than a century after its foundation in 1853 to create its mascots. They introduced the Keebler elves, led by Ernie Keebler, back in 1969.

Nesquik first hit the shelves in 1948. Three decades later, they decided to debut Quicky, the Nesquik Bunny. He initially represented the chocolate-flavored Nesquik only. Eventually, he became associated with the company’s entire line.

The original Gerber Baby mascot came out in 1928. It was a drawing of a 4-month-old baby by artist Dorothy Hope Smith. She received $300 as prize money, while the baby grew up to become a teacher for almost 30 years.

Lucky Charms's beloved icon goes by several names. He is known as Lucky, Lucky the Leprechaun, Sir Charms, and even L.C. Leprechaun. Since 1963, the vibrant character has been the cereal’s mascot.

At first glance, A&W's furry mascot may look ferocious, but he is actually a gentle giant. The fast-food chain's customers can spot him in various locations, welcoming them with open arms.

Monopoly first introduced Rich Uncle Pennybags as its mascot in the 1930s. However, it did not give him a name until 1946. When the company celebrated its 80th anniversary, it included real $20,580 in the 80 Monopoly games sold in France.

Leon and Jules Bel founded The Laughing Cow company in France in 1921. At the time, they also created their mascot, "La Vache Qui Rit," or The Laughing Cow. This cheerful character wears a pair of earrings that are actually cheese packets.

Mrs. Butterworth’s syrup came on the market for the first time in 1961. However, the company only revealed the name of their infamous mascot in 2009. She is aptly called Joy!

While looking for a mascot, Alka-Seltzer stumbled upon Speedy Alka-Seltzer. He was originally called Sparky, but the company changed it to be in line with their "Speedy Relief" tagline.

Michelin's founders, brothers Édouard and André Michelin, came up with their mascot, Bibendum. He also became known as the Michelin Man. Since his debut in 1898, Bibendum has gone through several changes in his appearance.

Supermarket manager Mr. Whipple has served as Charmin's symbol in its commercials. His catchphrase is, “Please don't squeeze the Charmin!” but he later allows buyers to squeeze and see how soft the bathroom tissue is.

Chester Cheetah represents the Cheetos brand. This wild cat can be spotted enjoying the products in the advertisement materials. His energy in commercials has convinced others to try Cheetos for themselves.

In 1969, consumers met Mr. Owl, along with a cow, a fox, and a turtle, through their first TV commercial. Their advertisement became even more popular with their question, "How many licks does it take to get to the Tootsie Roll center of a Tootsie Pop?"

Little Caesars Pizza's mascot earned a reputation for not sharing slices of their product. As such, consumers ee to go ahead and buy for themselves. They eventually get why he always stuffs his face with some pizza.

Cartoonist Dik Browne created the Miss Chiquita character. She made her debut as the mascot for Chiquita Brands in 1944. However, the animated banana was only drawn as an actual woman only four decades later.

The Cap’n Crunch cereal and its mascot, Captain Horatio Magellan Crunch, were both introduced in 1963. The fiery character serves as the captain of the S.S. Guppy and her crew. They are known for sailing on the Sea of Milk.

Toucan Sam has always represented Froot Loops. This blue anthropomorphic toucan has a symbolic bill. Its colors correspond to the three original Froot Loop colors.

Kool-Aid Man came onto the scene in 1975. He was basically an upgrade of the company’s previous mascot, Pitcher Man. Kool-Aid Man has since gone on and become the star of a Marvel Comic Book and an Atari video game.

Energizer's mascot is a pink sunglass-wearing toy rabbit. The character is named Energizer Bunny, who wears blue and black-striped sandals. The company introduced him back in 1989, much to a positive reception.

The Serta Counting Sheep fittingly serve as the mascots of the popular mattress brand Serta. For understandable reasons, some people have stated that this flock of sheep instantly makes them sleepy.

As a reinvention of Sugar Rice Krinkles, Cocoa Pebbles and Fruity Pebbles cereals first hit shelves in 1970. Post-Consumer Brands has considered their product as 'the first brand ever created around a media character."

The Aflac Duc was introduced to North America in 2000. Since then, it has represented the Aflac Insurance company. Gilbert Gottfried voiced this small white duck until 2011.

The Burger King, also known as the Sneak King, serves as the fast-food giant's mascot. He has appeared in numerous TV commercials and advertising materials. Over the years, he has also gone through several iterations.

Toys "R" Us has used Geoffrey the giraffe as their official mascot. He was initially known as Dr. G. Raffe, then eventually got reinvented as a “light-hearted kid." Geoffrey's spots were also turned into stars as part of the improvements.

Count Chocula's mascot is an eponymous cartoon vampire. He represents the tasty product, which is chocolate-flavored corn cereal bits and marshmallows.

Restaurant chain Chuck E. Cheese's also has its own mascot named Charles Entertainment Cheese. Though he is basically a cartoon character, he can also be spotted in various locations of the company.

Lorraine Collett Petersen was the original Sun-Maid Girl. In 1915, she worked for the company and handed out promotional packets of raisins. At the time, she posed for a painting wearing her mother’s red sunbonnet. This became the iconic Sun-Maid mascot.

Mario is associate with Super Mario, which is a platform game series created by Nintendo. He is a mushroom-consuming plumber with fantastic jumping skills. His mission is to save a lovely princess.

Mickey Mouse has been the official mascot of Walt Disney Company since 1928. He has appeared in countless motion pictures, TV series, and other media platforms. Mickey Mouse also made history as the first cartoon character to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Honey Nut Cheerios and its mascot, BuzzBee, debuted in the same year in 1979. The latter got its name from a 5th-grader who won a nationwide contest. He also goes by the nickname, Buzz.

The Jolly Green Giant is associated with the Green Giant products. In 1978, the townspeople of Blue Earth, Minnesota, installed a 55-foot statue of the smiling giant. It has since turned into a tourist destination.

Larry is the Quaker man mascot for Quaker Oats. It became an official trademark for the company in 1877, which also happened to be the first-ever cereal trademark in the U.S.

Canned pasta brand Chef Boyardee styled its mascot after its founder, Hector Boiardi. The Italian-American chef moved from Italy to the United States. He opened his first restaurant in 1926 and started manufacturing his famous spaghetti sauce two years later.

In 1952, Chicken of the Sea introduced its blonde mermaid mascot named Catalina. Grace Lee Whitney was credited as the original brand mascot in her book, "The Longest Trek: My Tour of the Galaxy."

The iconic Ty-D-Bol Man has represented the Ty-D-Bol brand since 1957. This nautical character is known for sporting a captain's hat, blazer, and turtleneck. He has appeared in several TV commercials in a toilet tank-sized boat.

An 8-year-old grandson of one of Cracker Jack's founders inspired the company's mascot. Better known as Sailor Jack, this adorable character has a faithful dog named Bingo. His furry friend was based on a stray dog adopted by one of Cracker Jack's partners.