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.

That rings true for the nearly two-dozen Mr. Potato Head statues scattered across the Ocean State. The original “Birthplace of Fun” poster featuring the 47 Mr. Potato Head statues.

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 ...