Elf’s production design was heavily influenced by Rankin/Bass’s ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ in a few ways

The elves’ costumes were inspired by those worn by Hermey and his peers in ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.’ #Elf #MFMovieMonday
So were the stop-motion animals in the North Pole. #Elf #MFMovieMonday
The production even secured permission for these references and was granted the privilege of using Rankin/Bass’s signature snowman. #MFMovieMonday