Pictures of the original (i.e. first) Rapid T. Rabbit costume, built by videographer Tony Guastella in 1986.  Seen here at the 1987 NATPE (TV Producers Execs) Convention at the New Orleans Convention Center with Bobby "The Brain" Heenan from the World Wrestling Federation.   Other picture on church steps is during the 1990 Easter Parade on 5th Avenue in New York.