Hector the Cat eight of his nine lives due to "ignorance of road safety practices". This was followed by a short instructional film. In subsequent years other characters were introduced in calendars, instructional films, and comic books including Millie, his girlfriend (1973), Uncle Tom (1974), Hector and Millie's three kittens (1975) and his space friend Ding Dong (1982). A study in 1978 found that, although children enjoyed the characters and stories, the material had a number of inadequacies. It stressed that road safety research findings and child development theory would need to be considered for any future development. The character is currently used
Cat suit Cat suit Cat suits are a type of costumed character or creature suit resembling a cat, or any member of the "Felidae". They are one of the most popular choices of mascot, and both stylized and realistic cat suits are commonly used in film and on stage, due to the cat's prominence in human culture. They are also used for advertising, entertainment and educational purposes. An elaborate costume of the Cowardly Lion was created for the 1902 musical version of "The Wizard of Oz", where it was played by Arthur Hill, a popular animal impersonator. The character of Aslan was