Rhode Island wants to finally ditch Mr. Potato Head from its license plates

Hasbro, which also owns brands like Monopoly and My Little Pony, announced last year its move to Boston by the end of 2026, concluding nearly 70 years of operation in Rhode Island - (Getty Images)

Rhode Island lawmakers are seeking to remove Mr. Potato Head from the state’s speciality number plates, following toy giant Hasbro’s decision to relocate its head office from the smallest U.S. state to Boston.

The proposal, introduced earlier this month, would see the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles stop offering the iconic character as an option for a specialty number plate.