History Main / TheCharacterIceCreamBar

* Popsicle at one point produced a UsefulNotes/{{NASCAR}} bar [[https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/H2wAAOSw7ndhFXzA/s-l1200.jpg which was shaped like a red racecar]], with white gumballs for headlights.

** Popsicle released an ice of [=SpongeBob=] with black gumball eyes. Due to his simple design, it consists of his entire torso. The ice itself is fruit punch and cotton candy flavoured. Apparently this one has managed to become such an ice cream truck staple, that Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} has actually given their approval for [[https://twitter.com/dapatmac/status/1112142477652307970 a set of collectible figurines]] based on this beloved treat. While they were briefly discontinued in June 2020 due to supply shortages, the [=SpongeBob=] bar has since been re-released and remains an ice cream truck staple to this day. In 2023, the gumball eyes were changed into chocolate eyes to [[https://twitter.com/Popsicle/status/1666550509820342272 as a way to improve the product.]]

* ''WesternAnimation/StreetSharks'' had one in the 1990's.

* ''ComicBook/SpiderMan'': Popsicle released an ice of Spider-Man's face. Which got lampshaded in ''WesternAnimation/SpiderManIntoTheSpiderVerse''.

* ''Franchise/{{Bratz}}'': Chloe has an ice of her face.

** Popsicle released an ice of [=SpongeBob=] with black gumball eyes. Due to his simple design, it consists of his entire torso. The ice itself is fruit punch and cotton candy flavoured. Apparently this one has managed to become such an ice cream truck staple, that Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} has actually given their approval for [[https://twitter.com/dapatmac/status/1112142477652307970 a set of collectible figurines]] based on this beloved treat. While they were briefly discontinued in June 2020 due to supply shortages, the [=SpongeBob=] bar has since been re-released and remains an ice cream truck staple to this day.

** There's also [[https://hips.hearstapps.com/del.h-cdn.co/assets/16/26/popsicle-fails-spongebob-4.jpg this one]] from an Eastern European country that... doesn't accurately depict [=SpongeBob=]. It looks more like a slice of Swiss cheese. Though, this ''could'' possibly be a reference to the "yellow popsicle" scene in ''[[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsS2E12PressureTheSmokingPeanut The Smoking Peanut]]''

* ''WesternAnimation/DoraTheExplorer'': Popsicle released an ice of Dora's face. Similar to the Pokémon ice pops of Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle, and Meowth, people believed there were ice pops Boots the Monkey but is a Mandela effect.

* ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' has the Pikachu character ice from Popsicle. Unusual in that the gumballs serve as Pikachu's cheeks rather than its eyes. A Gengar model also existed around the same time. Many swear that other Pokemon shapes were available, but there's no proof of anything other than Gengar and Pikachu existing. It's possibly a MandelaEffect.

* ''WesternAnimation/DoraTheExplorer'': Popsicle released an ice of Dora's face.

* Brazilian comic ''Comicbook/MonicasGang'' [[https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3TxlY6LjAPQ/VZawSJVz-OI/AAAAAAAAIJw/_PJPMCnnb7Q/s1600/TM_3.jpg had one of the title character]].

** Peters Ice Cream of Australia [[http://i.imgur.com/oaE3aSM.jpg had their own version]]. It has caramel and chocolate flavors.

* ''Franchise/TeenageMutantNinjaTurtles'': Blue Bunny released an ice of Michelangelo. The bar got a complete revamp in 2019, [[https://pbs.twimg.com/media/D3fdAhcU4AAh0E7.jpg:large with a new design of Raphael]] based on the design seen in ''WesternAnimation/RiseOfTheTeenageMutantNinjaTurtles''. [[https://66.media.tumblr.com/db746b8a3dfbeee3ecbdb29b65c07fe8/tumblr_pqjngteJ9L1sxb1oqo1_1280.jpg A home version of the new design was also released, albeit minus the gumball eyes]].

* [[https://hips.hearstapps.com/del.h-cdn.co/assets/16/26/480x282/popsicle-fails-panda.jpg There exists an ice of the World Wildlife Fund panda mascot that didn't turn out perfect in most cases]].

* ''WesternAnimation/DextersLaboratory'': In the episode, “Ice Cream Scream”, it’s revealed that Dexter wanted a very expensive [[spoiler: Major Glory ice pop.]]

* The real-world ice of Spider-Man's face made by Popsicle is referenced in ''WesternAnimation/SpiderManIntoTheSpiderVerse'', where Spidey himself says it's "so-so".

* After Creator/RoosterTeeth started a line of "Pop Sick" merchandise, there were two shirts on the theme that fit this trope, a ''Webanimation/{{RWBY}}'' [[https://store.roosterteeth.com/products/rwby-pop-sick-grimm-t-shirt?pr_prod_strat=copurchase&pr_rec_id=8d12f2e09&pr_rec_pid=6948499619888&pr_ref_pid=6948502732848&pr_seq=uniform one with a Grimm]] and ''WebAnimation/RedVsBlue'' [[https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/red-vs-blue/products/red-vs-blue-pop-sick-rvb-t-shirt one with the show's logo]].

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Shrek}}'': Blue Bunny released an ice of Shrek's face with purple gumball eyes.

* Given their simple character designs and immense popularity, the ''WesternAnimation/{{Minions}}'' have one.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Madagascar}}'': Private has an ice of his face with blue gumball eyes.

* In Japan, the standard character popsicle is one that comes with some sort of sticker or trading card based on the series rather than being shaped like one of the characters. ''Anime/{{Aikatsu}}'', ''Anime/YoKaiWatch'' and ''Anime/LoveLiveSunshine'' are some of the series that have recieved these kinds of ice cream bars.

* After Creator/RoosterTeeth started a line of "Pop Sick" merchandise, there were two shirts on the theme that fit this trope, a ''Webanimation/{{RWBY}}'' [[https://store.roosterteeth.com/products/rwby-pop-sick-grimm-t-shirt?pr_prod_strat=copurchase&pr_rec_id=8d12f2e09&pr_rec_pid=6948499619888&pr_ref_pid=6948502732848&pr_seq=uniform one with a Grimm]] and ''Machinima/RedVsBlue'' [[https://store.roosterteeth.com/collections/red-vs-blue/products/red-vs-blue-pop-sick-rvb-t-shirt one with the show's logo]].

* ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'': Blue Bunny released an ice cream bar shaped like Patamon sometime during the turn of the millennium.

* ''Franchise/SpiderMan'': Popsicle released an ice of Spider-Man's face. Which got lampshaded in ''WesternAnimation/SpiderManIntoTheSpiderVerse''.
* ''ComicBook/IncredibleHulk'': Hulk has an ice of his face.
* ''Franchise/{{Batman}}'': Blue Bunny released an ice of Batman's face, which has silver gumballs and a blue cowl.

* ''Franchise/CaptainAmerica'': Blue Bunny appears to have released one based on Cap's iconic shield.

* ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'' has the Pikachu character ice from Popsicle. Unusual in that the gumballs serve as Pikachu's cheeks rather than its eyes. A Gengar model also existed around the same time.

* ''Franchise/{{Digimon}}'': Blue Bunny released an ice cream bar shaped like Patamon sometime in the early 2000s.

* The Wrestling/{{WWE}} ice cream cookie bars from Popsicle. They were cookie bars which had wrestlers "printed" on them. After they went away, Wrestling/CMPunk discussed them on an episode of ''WWE Raw'', which got a big cheer from the crowd.

* In ''Franchise/{{Pokemon}}'', the Vanillite line are Ice-type ice cream cones, with the final from being a double scoop with two heads and even a "straw" to drink out of. They are rather unpopular among the fanbase for reasons partially relating to their status as object-based Pokémon, which tend to be disliked. According to the Pokédex, they are formed from icicles, and the "ice cream" is actually snow. The final from, Vanilluxe, occurs when two of the middle stage happen to melt close together and fuse; So, in-universe, they are Pokémon that just happen to coincidentally mimic ice cream.

* In the ''WesternAnimation/AmericanDad'' episode "Who Smarted?", Francine tries to cheer up a depressed Hayley with "one of those fucked up Sonic the Hedgehog ice creams".
* ''WesternAnimation/WordGirl'': There are a Word Girl and Captain Huggy Face ice pop. They have been [[spoiler: May I Have A Word grand prizes for the bonus round of “Perspire”.]]

** There's also [[https://hips.hearstapps.com/del.h-cdn.co/assets/16/26/popsicle-fails-spongebob-4.jpg this one]] from an Eastern European country that... doesn't accurately depict [=SpongeBob=]. It looks more like a slice of Swiss cheese. Though, this ''could'' possibly be a reference to the "yellow popsicle" scene in ''[[Recap/SpongeBobSquarePantsS2E32PressureTheSmokingPeanut The Smoking Peanut]]''

** Blue Bunny released an ice of Bugs Bunny's face with blue gumball eyes.

** Popsicle released an ice of [=SpongeBob=] with black gumball eyes. Due to his simple design, it consists of his entire torso. The ice itself is fruit punch and cotton candy flavoured. Apparently this one has managed to become such an ice cream truck staple, that Creator/{{Nickelodeon}} has actually given their approval for [[https://twitter.com/dapatmac/status/1112142477652307970 a set of collectible figurines]] based on this beloved treat. Sadly, the figures were discontinued in June 2020.

* ''WesternAnimation/ButtUglyMartians'': [[spoiler: 2-T Fru T was released as a pop.]]

* The real-world ice of Spiderman's face made by Popsicle is referenced in ''WesternAnimation/SpiderManIntoTheSpiderVerse'', where Spiderman himself says it's "so-so".

** Blue Bunny has a blue raspberry- and cherry-flavored version of Sonic's head. The ice is particularly infamous on the Internet due to its [[OffModel inconsistent appearance]]. It's also one of the longest running Character Ices. It was first released in 1995 and is still in production. Over the years, the only major change has been the gumball eyes changing from black to green after ''Sonic Adventure''. Of note, the bar's packaging was once changed to advertise the [[VaporWare ultimately unreleased]] game ''VideoGame/SonicXTreme''.[[note]] It was inexplicably seen again with a [[https://www.deviantart.com/firegirl1995/art/Sonic-Ice-Cream-408121058 2004 copyright]], long after the death of the UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn and long after ''X-treme'''s cancellation.[[/note]]

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''WesternAnimation/ChipNDaleRescueRangers'': Good Humor released an ice of Chip's face.

** Blue Bunny has a blue raspberry- and cherry-flavored version of Sonic's head. The ice is particularly infamous on the Internet due to its [[OffModel inconsistent appearance]]. It's also one of the longest running Character Ices. It was first released in 1995 and is still in production. Over the years, the only major change has been the gumball eyes changing from black to green after ''Sonic Adventure''. Of note, the bar's packaging was once changed to advertise the [[VaporWare ultimately unreleased]] game ''Sonic Xtreme''.[[note]] It was inexplicably seen again with a [[https://www.deviantart.com/firegirl1995/art/Sonic-Ice-Cream-408121058 2004 copyright]], long after the death of the UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn and long after the cancellation of ''VideoGame/SonicXTreme''.[[/note]]