Cool, pink, and too laid-back for pretty much any situation: Pink Panther began in 1963 as the title character in the opening credits of "The Pink Panther" and quickly became a cartoon star in his own right. Designed by the DePatie-Freleng studio and known in Germany as Paulchen Panther, the big cat has stood for silent slapstick with style for over 60 years. As a Funko Pop figure, he now brings that cool composure straight to your shelf.
The Pink Panther first appeared in 1963 as the title character in the opening credits of Blake Edwards' film "The Pink Panther" and was animated by the DePatie-Freleng studio, led by Friz Freleng and David H. DePatie. Audience reaction was so positive that the character got his own cartoon series as early as 1964 with the short film "The Pink Phink" – the start of a career that continues to this day. In German-speaking countries, the character is also known as Paulchen Panther. At Elbenwald you'll find officially licensed merchandise for the pink icon.
The Pink Panther gets by almost entirely without dialogue – his gags are told through expression, timing, and that unmistakably cool body language. The character was designed by Hawley Pratt from hundreds of sketches that director Blake Edwards reviewed for the film's opening credits. That a supporting character from the credits sequence became a star in his own right is rare in animation – and it's a big part of the charm that's carried the Panther since the sixties.
A Funko Pop figure of the Pink Panther – an officially licensed collectible of the iconic cartoon character.
From the opening credits of the 1963 film "The Pink Panther". Designed by Hawley Pratt and animated by the DePatie-Freleng studio, the character got his first cartoon series in 1964 with "The Pink Phink".
Paulchen Panther – the character became especially well known under this name in German-speaking countries.
The current range includes a Funko Pop figure of the Pink Panther – compact, instantly recognizable, and a classic for any cartoon collection.
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