The company is responsible for making hundreds of mascot costumes each year. "It's like arts and crafts for adults, basically," employee Shelby Balk said. Facemakers began in 1972 in Chicago.

The new brand mascot comes as Morinaga, Hi-Chew’s parent company, looks to expand its reach in the U.S.—and as brand mascots are experiencing something of a resurgence in American pop culture.

With many costumes on hand ... His inflatable-mascot clients now include Mr Coconut. Overall, the company works with more than 100 clients, including Warner Bros, 20th Century Studios and ...

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