Pino Through the Years
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The Evolution of Pino (1976-present)
| Image | As seen in | Year | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sesamstraat Season 1 | 1976-1977 | The original Pino was designed and built by Ton Hasebos. This version lasted only the first season | |
| | Sesamstraat Season 2 to 3 | 1977-1979 | This version was created and built by Leo N. Cahn and was not as heavy as the first version. His feathers are a paler blue than the first Pino costume. In season 3, his eyes changed from blue pupils to black cartoonlike eyes. |
| | Sesamstraat Season 4 to 5 | 1979 -1981 | Pino gets a new, larger head. |
| | Sesamstraat | 1981-1991 | Pino is redesigned for the first time by CTW and the Muppet Workshop. He loses some weight, and his white fluffy belly. His face becomes more cartoonlike. |
| Sesamstraat | 1992-1999 | A slightly updated version of Pino is made for puppeteer Renée Menschaar. Pino's head has a slightly different facial expression, without white feathers around the beak. His feathers are a richer blue and cover less of his legs. | |
| | Sesamstraat | 1999-present | In order to look younger, Pino has now a shorter beak, yellow feathers around his eyes, and colourful feathers on top of his head. His blue eyes are replaced by black ones after the 1999 season. |
| Alternate Pino Puppets and Characters | |||
| Image not available | Sesamstraat Live | 2006-2007 | A different looking, walkaround Pino with a tie. His beak is a bit longer and the body shape looks shorter than on the show. |
