The 10 Best Rankin/Bass Characters, Ranked

Irontail is a great example of howthe perfect voice can elevate a simple characterinto a company’s highlight.

Frosty the Snowmanisa beloved Christmas iconthanks to his simple design and Vernon’s performance.

The only thing that gives him joy is the purest of creatures: unicorns.

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She then goes on an incredible journey in which she learns more about humanity than any unicorn before her.

The Unicorn is a fascinating characterthanks tohow maturely she is written.

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Irontail showing off one of his chocolate tarantulas

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Jackie Vernon as Frosty in ‘Frosty the Snowman’

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Heat Miser with one of his minions

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Snow Miser wearing his hat

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Yukon Cornelius staring off

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Bilbo Baggins holds the One Ring in his hand in 1977’s The Hobbit

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King Haggard looking stern in The Last Unicorn

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The unicorn staring into the distance in The-Last-Unicorn

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Mickey Rooney as Kris Kringle running in the snow in Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town

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