Is Barbie's makeover working? Mr Potato Head first went on sale in 1952. On the back of its success, Mrs Potato Head, along with traditional feminised accessories, was launched the following year.

From Providence's Big Blue Bug to Exeter's Scrap Metal Scorpion, it's no secret Rhode Islanders love their quirky landmarks.

That rings true for the nearly two-dozen Mr. Potato Head statues scattered across the Ocean State. But what’s the story behind these Rhode Island relics? The 6-foot-tall fiberglass spuds date ...