Mr. Potato Head Day – April 30, 2027

Expected Mr. Potato Head Day Deals

While specific 2027 promotions are still under wraps, Mr. Potato Head Day historically sparks deals on classic toys and accessories. Look for discounts from major retailers like Target, Walmart, and Amazon on Hasbro products. Toy stores such as Toys ‘R’ Us (online) and specialty shops may offer bundles or exclusive editions. Keep an eye out for special offers from Hasbro directly or through their licensed partners, especially around the anniversary of the toy’s commercial debut. We will update this page with confirmed live deals as April 30 approaches.

History of Mr. Potato Head Day

George Lerner of Brooklyn came up with the concept of a “funny face man” in the 1940s, a character created by inserting pronged body and face components into a fruit or vegetable. Lerner’s suggestion was turned down. In 1951, he presented his concept to Henry and Merrill Hassenfeld, owners of the Hasbro toy and school supply company. Lerner was offered a $500 advance as well as a 5% royalty on each kit sold. Mr. Potato Head was the moniker given to the toy.

Mr. Potato Head was the first toy to appear in a television commercial on April 30, 1952. It was also the first television commercial aimed at children rather than parents. The toy was released the day following the ad for $0.98. There was no plastic potato included, so you had to use a real potato. Four noses, three hats, two sets of eyes, mouths, ears, feet, hands, a pipe, eyeglasses, which were made of plastic, and eight pieces of felt for facial hair were all included in the toy kits of Mr. Potato Head.

In the 1960s, government rules mandated that the parts be less pointed, making it more difficult to penetrate potatoes. In 1964, a plastic potato was added to the toy package as a reaction. In the 1970s, new safety standards led to the doubling of the potato’s size in 1975, as well as an increase in the size of the attachments.