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Trolley Troubles poster
Poster of Trolley Troubles, the second Oswald release.

Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is a famous cartoon character who first appeared in 1927. He was created by Walt Disney for Universal Pictures. Oswald starred in many animated short films shown in movie theaters from 1927 to 1938. He was one of the first cartoon stars to have a big personality and appeal to audiences.

Oswald's Early Days and Ownership Changes

Oswald was a very popular character when he first came out. People loved his playful adventures and funny actions. Even though Walt Disney created Oswald, the character was legally owned by Universal Studios. This meant Universal had the rights to make new cartoons and use Oswald in other ways.

Disney's New Idea: Mickey Mouse

After a while, Disney and Universal had some disagreements. Because of this, Walt Disney decided to leave Universal Studios. He needed a new character to start fresh. This led him to create a brand-new cartoon star named Mickey Mouse. Mickey Mouse quickly became even more famous than Oswald. The money earned from Mickey Mouse cartoons helped Walt Disney build his dream theme park, Disney World.

Oswald Returns to Disney

Many years later, something exciting happened. Disney was able to get Oswald the Lucky Rabbit back! This was a big deal for fans of both Disney and Oswald. After Oswald returned to Disney, he starred in new projects. He was featured in video games like Epic Mickey, Epic Mickey 2, and Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion. These games allowed a new generation of fans to meet Oswald and go on adventures with him.

Images for kids

  • Trolley Troubles official poster

    Poster of Trolley Troubles, the second Oswald short film.

  • Oswald the Lucky Rabbit ad

    A 1927 print ad of Oswald.

  • Lantz Oswald

    An ad for The Merry Old Soul featuring a version of Oswald, redesigned by Manuel Moreno.

  • Comic Oswald

    Oswald and his surrogate sons. After a few years on screen, Oswald settled to be featured in comic books.

  • Al Michaels (37443740985)

    Al Michaels acknowledged that his contract negotiations had effectively traded him for Oswald, and spoke favorably of the deal.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Oswald el conejo afortunado para niños

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