Ol' Haunted Harold began as a small sketch on a scrap piece of paper, and over the course of 6 weeks grew into some concept art, then a foam body and head, gained some custom dyed skin, haunted eyes, a nose, mouth, hair, a select few piercings and one tattoo, and wardrobe of a store-bought coat, a hand-knit sweater, and a custom hat. He also gained a few characertistic props, including seaweed, a dead fish, a cigarette, and a pocket full o' worms.