Giant Mr. Potato Heads dotting the landscape is just another part of life here in Rhode Island, a result of an ambitious art installation in 2000. To celebrate the fact that the classic toy originated at Hasbro, and to encourage family-oriented tourism, there were 37 six foot Mr. Potato Head statues erected. They were creatively decorated by local artists, companies, and organizations and placed in various locations all over the state. But where are they now? Unfortunately, many have not made it, succumbing to the weather or vandals, and others are in private hands. You can still see a handful of these Rhode Island icons, though. Here’s where the remaining massive spuds are currently located so you can check them out.
The original Mr. Potato Head statue hangs out at the front entrance of Hasbro’s headquarters in Pawtucket.
Flickr/ Cynthia Donovan This is where it all began, with the official Mr. Potato Head toy brand created by Hasbro in 1952. Mr. Potato Head was named the “Official Family-Travel Ambassador” of Rhode Island to kick off the project in 2000.
Firefighter Mr. Potato Head has joined the ranks at the Lake Mishnock Fire Department in West Greenwich.
Facebook/ Lake Mishnock Fire/Rescue This model fire and rescue department also has a sense of fun. Check him out at 166 Mishnock Road, West Greenwich.
Uncle Sam Potato Head could be nowhere else but Bristol, home to the oldest continuous Fourth of July celebration in the nation.
Faccebook/ Bonnie Pacheco Poisson This guy’s got a job to do when the festivities roll around. First, he oversees the concert series, then he brings up the rear of the parade, waving goodbye to the masses. Other times of the year he can usually be seen at the corner of Chestnut and Hope Streets.
Sun Baked Potato can be found at the Westerly State Airport in Westerly.
Facebook/ Westerly State Airport Posing with this extravagant tourist is a must for airport visitors. You don’t have to have a plane ticket to come say hello to her at 56 Airport Road in Westerly.
Vino D-Vine Potato Head is stationed at Clements Marketplace in Portsmouth. Meet The Potato can also be found there, although was a bit camera shy.
Facebook/ Clements Marketplace Vino is always out greeting people at Clements, however, you still can’t buy alcohol at grocery stores in Rhode Island.
Red Hot Potato hangs out at Day-O-Lite in Warwick.
Flickr/ Matt Cloutier You can go visit him anytime at 126 Chestnut Street in Warwick.
Betty The Learned Elephant Potato Head is located behind the Glocester Town Hall.
Facebook/ Adventuregirls0608 Betty and a historic school house can be found at 1145 Putnam Pike in Chepachet.
Regular Joe Potato celebrates Rhode Islanders deep and abiding love for Dunkin Donuts.
Courtesy Of Allysen Callery He greets caffeine-starved customers at the D & D in Warren at 670 Metacom Avenue.
So we’ve located 9 Mr. Potato Heads that continue to bring joy to the public. Are there any more still out there that are accessible? Let us know of any sightings in the comments.
Flickr/ Cynthia Donovan
This is where it all began, with the official Mr. Potato Head toy brand created by Hasbro in 1952. Mr. Potato Head was named the “Official Family-Travel Ambassador” of Rhode Island to kick off the project in 2000.
Facebook/ Lake Mishnock Fire/Rescue
This model fire and rescue department also has a sense of fun. Check him out at 166 Mishnock Road, West Greenwich.
Faccebook/ Bonnie Pacheco Poisson
This guy’s got a job to do when the festivities roll around. First, he oversees the concert series, then he brings up the rear of the parade, waving goodbye to the masses. Other times of the year he can usually be seen at the corner of Chestnut and Hope Streets.
Facebook/ Westerly State Airport
Posing with this extravagant tourist is a must for airport visitors. You don’t have to have a plane ticket to come say hello to her at 56 Airport Road in Westerly.
Facebook/ Clements Marketplace
Vino is always out greeting people at Clements, however, you still can’t buy alcohol at grocery stores in Rhode Island.
Flickr/ Matt Cloutier
You can go visit him anytime at 126 Chestnut Street in Warwick.
Facebook/ Adventuregirls0608
Betty and a historic school house can be found at 1145 Putnam Pike in Chepachet.
Courtesy Of Allysen Callery
He greets caffeine-starved customers at the D & D in Warren at 670 Metacom Avenue.
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