Character Toy, Taco Bell, Gidget Chihuahua
Identifier:
2010.34.1.13
Description:
A light brown plush Chihuahua dog. The velcro pouch on its stomach to hold batteries that likely power it to bark. It has a black collar with a silver buckle. Dark brown eyes and a red 'Try Me' label on the left ear. It was used as an advertising character for Taco Bell restaurant.;Gidget "The Taco Bell chihuahua" (February 7, 1994 - July 21, 2009) was a popular advertising figure and mascot, voiced by Carlos Alazraqui, and developed by TBWA and used by Taco Bell, a division of Louisville, Kentucky (USA)-based Yum! Brands. The Chihuahua is a breed commonly associated with Mexico, as are the tacos the restaurant serves. At least two dogs were used as models. The original dog cast for the lead role was named Dinky, but was replaced shortly thereafter by a dog named Gidget. Taco was another Chihuahua and was a stand-in for Gidget.;Small "Taco Bell' label on its left back leg and a 'Try Me' label on its left ear.;Gidget "The Taco Bell chihuahua" (February 7, 1994 - July 21, 2009) was a popular advertising figure and mascot, voiced by Carlos Alazraqui, and developed by TBWA and used by Taco Bell, a division of Louisville, Kentucky (USA)-based Yum! Brands. The Chihuahua is a breed commonly associated with Mexico, as are the tacos the restaurant serves. At least two dogs were used as models. The original dog cast for the lead role was named Dinky, but was replaced shortly thereafter by a dog named Gidget. Taco was another Chihuahua and was a stand-in for Gidget.
Date:
circa 1994
Materials:
Cloth
Dimensions:
11" h 7" w 4" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of John And Carol Henry
Links:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taco_Bell_chihuahua
Related Entities:
Andrea Melvin (identified by)
Henry, John (donor)
