January 11, 2013
Felix the Cat is a cartoon character created in the silent film era. His black body, white eyes, and giant grin, coupled with the surrealism of his cartoons, make Felix one of the most recognized cartoon characters in film history. Felix appeared in 1919 and was the first animated character to attain a level of popularity sufficient to draw movie audiences. With the arrival of sound cartoons in the late 1920s, including Disney’s Mickey Mouse shorts, Felix’s success faded – though he was revived as a television star in 1953.
July 13, 2012
The Pink Panther is the title character in the opening and closing credit sequences of almost every film in The Pink Panther series of comedies. First appearing in 1963, his popularity spawned 124 shorts, 10 television shows and three primetime TV specials. The Pink Panther Show aired on Saturday mornings from 1969 to 1979. The Pink Panther became the corporate mascot of Owens Corning in 1980 to promote its pink insulation.
Note: Have a happy Friday the 13th!
July 11, 2012
Snagglepuss is a Hanna-Barbera cartoon character created in 1959. This pink anthropomorphic mountain lion is best known for his famous catchphrase, “Heavens to Murgatroyd!” He first appeared in several episodes of The Quick Draw McGraw Show and became a regular segment on The Yogi Bear Show.
February 16, 2012
Pon de Lion is the most popular mascot of the Mister Donut fast food franchise, which is owned by the same parent company as Dunkin’ Donuts. This character, a lion with a mane shaped like a “pon de ring” doughnut, is one of a set of doughnut-based mascots (marketed as “Pon de Lion & His Sweet Friends”). In Japan, Pon de Lion has become more recognizable than the actual Misdo logo (a moustachioed chef).
October 18, 2011
The advertising cartoon mascot for Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes (also known as Frosties) breakfast cereal, appearing on its packaging and advertising. Since his debut in the 1950s, Tony has become a breakfast cereal icon. More recently, he started serving as mascot for Tony’s Cinnamon Krunchers and Tiger Power (whatever that is). “They’re grrreat!”
September 4, 2011
NCAA Division I mascot #53 of 347. Since BYU has left the Mountain West Conference for the 2011-12 season, this is FBS independent schools mascot #4 of 4.
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April 25, 2011
I ♥ Beckoning Cat. A lucky calico Japanese bobtail cat’s raised paw attracts or protects wealth.
April 7, 2011
NCAA Division I mascot #41 of 347. SEC mascot #7 of 12.
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April 6, 2011
NCAA Division I mascot #40 of 347. SEC mascot #6 of 12.
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April 3, 2011
NCAA Division I mascot #37 of 347. SEC mascot #3 of 12.
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June 10, 2010
NCAA Division I mascot #27 of 347. Big 12 mascot #6 of 12.
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June 9, 2010
NCAA Division I mascot #26 of 347. Big 12 mascot #5 of 12.
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January 18, 2010
NCAA Division I mascot #18 of 347. Big Ten mascot #8 of 11.
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January 11, 2010
NCAA Division I mascot #11 of 347. Big Ten mascot #1 of 11. Penn State is my alma mater and my primary rooting interest when I choose to pay attention to college sports.
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January 5, 2010
NCAA Division I mascot #5 of 347. Pac-10 mascot #5 of 10.
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Flyball (Space Cat) – No. 607
Space Cat is a children’s book series from the 1950s, written by Scottish author Ruthven Todd and illustrated by Paul Galdone. The first book, Space Cat (1952), introduces Flyball, an ambitious young cat who is off to the moon in a rocket. Flyball not only makes an important scientific discovery on his way to the moon, but also saves the pilot’s life. The sequels are Space Cat Visits Venus (1955), Space Cat Meets Mars (1957) and Space Cat and the Kittens (1958).
In celebration of Earth Day and my 607th character, I was thinking of cutting back on my pixel art updates to focus more on other creative projects, such as my novel(s). This concept of “other creative projects” might also include “trying to buy all four vintage Space Cat books on eBay for less than $50 each.” However, since I don’t yet feel inspired to write, I think I will carry on as usual with 3+ pixel art characters per week.