Sports clubs, charities, organisations, businesses, schools and many more have employed their services.
A dip into the National World archive served up many mascot-related photos from around Northern Ireland. Perhaps you featured – have a closer look!
17. Friendly Faces
Rathenraw Integrated Primary School pupil Ryan Horner got a hug from Pudsey when the Children In Need mascot visited the school in to say thank for the pupils' efforts in raising funds for the charity in 2010. Photo: John McIlwaine
18. Friendly Faces
David Eagleson and mum Helen, who were accompanied by the Orritor PS P5 Mascot 'Ollie the Auratang' as they completed the 'Scarecrow Trail' at the Harvest Fair held at Springhill in 2010. Photo: Adrian Robinson
19. Friendly Faces
Pictured at the launch of a 2007 Hallowe'en club at peak NRG Fitness, Portadown Rugby Club were, from left, Tommy Dobson 3, and mum Roslyn, University of Ulster and Stretch and Play Ltd, Neil Alderdice, Peak NRG Health and Fitness and 'Elkman', University of Ulster mascot. Photo: Tony Hendron
20. Friendly Faces
Larney the Larne F.C. mascot visits Larne and Inver Primary School in 2008. Photo: Peter Rippon