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A logo is a very important asset to any brand, but what sometimes really makes it stand out is a friendly mascot. Some of them are with the companies from the very initiation of the business and some come along over the years, creating that special touch in branding. The mascots change over the years, anything from slight touch-ups to completely successful revamps or occasionally spurring a ‘why tho’ reaction.

Bored Panda selected a few mascots from popular companies to compare the now-and-then looks of these now-iconic symbols. Some of them might take you down memory lane and a few new ones might make you look twice. Share in the comments whether you think the older or newer versions are better!

#1

Tony The Tiger

Tony The Tiger

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NoodleBear
Community Member
5 years ago

Aw, he used to be so cute

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The mascots make their respective brands really easily recognizable and become a part of the product or service itself. The responsibilities that land on designers’ laps can be immense as, at the point of refreshing the recognizable icon and giving it a facelift, they can be facing quite a vast audience that sets the bar high. The expectations vs reality do not always balance out, but when the result exceeds it all, it can definitely be rewarding.

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    #2

    Ronald Mcdonald

    Ronald Mcdonald

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    Loki’s Lil Butter Knife
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    IT has got absolutely nothing on the cursed Ronald McDonald. I feel like the older mascot would lurk in the "ball pit" and lure unsuspecting children with soggy nuggets and lead them to their untimely doom.

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    #3

    Michelin Man

    Michelin Man

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    ZAX-A-DWEEB
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    ok the first one gonna give me night mares 0.o

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    #4

    Trix Rabbit

    Trix Rabbit

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    Mintchinchilla
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    i like the old one, personaly.....its cuter

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    #5

    Colonel Sanders

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    NoodleBear
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I feel like I like the old one better

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    #6

    Toucan Sam

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    NoodleBear
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Aw, why’d they get rid of the old one??

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    #7

    Mr Clean

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    Jazzy C.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    and.. still bald...

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    #8

    Julius Pringles

    Julius Pringles

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    NoodleBear
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Yikes

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    #9

    Kool-Aid Man

    Kool-Aid Man

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    Average Grizzlies Fan
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    The old one is going to give me nightmares lol

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    #10

    The Burger King

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    NoodleBear
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I don’t understand the reason for a plastic face when you could just hire an actor

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    #11

    Chester Cheetah

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    NoodleBear
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Not that much different tbh

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    #12

    Sun-Maid

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    NoodleBear
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    She looks like she grew up

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    #13

    Quiky

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    Gold roses
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Kind of the same

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    #14

    Pillsbury Doughboy

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    Zoila Flores Pena
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    No difference.

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    #15

    Jolly Green Giant

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    NoodleBear
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    He looks pretty much the same

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    #16

    Rich Uncle Pennybags

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    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Whoa there hang on..HE HAD A NAME?!?

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    #17

    Mr Peanut

    Mr Peanut

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    Jack Thompson
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    Ew

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    #18

    Alfred E. Neuman

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    NoodleBear
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    There’s no difference

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    #19

    Cap'n Cruch

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    Wendy Jivraj
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I like the old one better

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    #20

    Cornelius Rooster

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    Avery S Alberico
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited)

    their slogan was "breakfast is the most important meal of the day" so it isn't true, only marketing

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    #21

    Energizer Bunny

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    Jazzy C.
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    looks like he had too many donuts.

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    #22

    Dig'em Frog

    Dig'em Frog

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    Average Grizzlies Fan
    Community Member
    5 years ago

    I just saw their slogan: Honey Smackin' Good

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