Oswald the Lucky Rabbit

“He, uh, seems pretty popular down here.”

―Mickey Mouse


 * Oswald the Lucky Rabbit.pngOswald the Lucky Rabbit (or simply Oswald) is an animated character created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks for Universal Pictures in 1927. First appearing in the short film Trolley Troubles, Oswald is notable for the ability to disassemble and reshape his body parts at will.
 * Despite the success of the Oswald's cartoons, Disney felt that the quality of the shorts could be improved upon with a higher budget. Producer Charles Mintz, instead demanded the budget be cut. Disney rebuked the proposal, and thusly abandoned the Oswald series alongside Iwerks and a few other loyalists. Together, the remaining team would independently create Mickey Mouse, Oswald’s successor. Oswald would remain with Universal, and continued to appear in short films through 1938 before fading into obscurity. In 2006, The Walt Disney Company would acquire ownership of Oswald. The character would see a resurgence thereafter, beginning with the 2009 video game Epic Mickey. Since then, Oswald has appeared in merchandise, theme parks, and various animated projects.