Now, you might be wondering, who is this Paul Bunyan guy? Well, he's a giant of a man, literally – we're talking 10 feet tall and as strong as an ox. According to legend, Paul was a lumberjack extraordinaire who roamed the forests of North America, creating lakes, mountains, and rivers with his trusty axe. Talk about a green thumb!
Paul's sidekick, Babe the Blue Ox, was almost as famous as Paul himself. This massive ox was said to be as big as a house and could pull trees out of the ground with ease. I mean, can you imagine having a pet that's bigger than your car? Whoa!
F 1:20.3 Scale Wood Boxcar - Sierra Valley Red River Lumber Co. Paul
The Red River Lumber Company loved to promote Paul and Babe, and they even created a series of advertisements featuring the duo. These ads were everywhere – from newspapers to billboards – and they helped to cement Paul's status as a folk hero. I mean, who wouldn't want to buy lumber from a company associated with a giant and his giant ox?