Famous Cartoon Characters Who Look Way Different Now From How They Used To

Sometimes an animators first idea isn’t their best, or last, idea. Time changes everything— animated characters are no exception. Some huge changes and some minor, but none of these characters look the way they initially did.

Original Mickey Mouse

The first appearance of Mickey Mouse was in the cartoon Steamboat Willie in 1928. Walt Disney based this mouse character off of an already loved personality, Charlie Chaplin. “Steamboat Willie” introduced who is now the world’s most recognized character.

Modern Mickey Mouse

From black and white to full color and popping out of the screen, Mickey Mouse transformed throughout the years. While we love his traditional red shorts and yellow shoes, he has collected quite the closet. He and his beloved can be found on the TV show Mickey Mouse since Mickey Mouse Clubhouse ended in 2016. There was no way America could do without Mickey, I guess that’s why they overlapped potential TV shows— smart.

Original Winnie the Pooh

Originally created as a simple story by A.A. Milne, Winnie the Pooh’s character was initially illustrated for books. During this time, his name included hyphens. It wasn’t until A.A.

Milnes passing that Walt Disney Productions licensed Pooh Bear from Milne’s estate and adapted the stories for the screen.

Disney’s Winnie the Pooh

After Walt Disney Productions removed Pooh’s hyphens and adapted his stories into a series of features including Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree, the bear became one of Walt Disney’s better adaptation decisions. Winnie the Pooh was the fourth Disney character to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Winnie the Pooh franchise has become worldwide and shows no signs of stopping.