# 1st May 1952: The first Mr Potato Head ‘funny face toy’ goes on sale

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Published: 2026-05-01T02:05:35+00:00
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The day before Mr Potato Head was released by Hasbro he featured in the first ever television advert for a toy that was aimed directly at ...

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