Unlike many children’s characters that began in literature and made the transition to film, Mr. Mouse began in film and later moved to comic strips, books and other merchandise. While Mickey’s appearance has evolved since his screen debut in “Steamboat Willie” in 1928, his character has become an American pop-culture icon. This 16” plush doll from Applause depicts Mickey in his classic, color-cartoon era attire complete with button eyes, red shorts with white buttons, yellow shoes and white gloves.