The REAL and first Sponge Bob Square Pants created by Troy Walker. The sponge was created around 1991/1992, and also sold with a novelty doll.
Soon, Steven Hillenburg adopted 'Sponge Bob Square Pants', said to be bought from a marine biologist.
Afterwards, Troy Walker sued Viacom (owner of Nickelodeon and other media shows) for copyright infringement.

Some proof.
http://bobspongee.com/
http://bobspongee.com/ is the site including the REAL Bob Spongee.
by Couchcaboose March 15, 2007
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