Will Ferrell was surprised with the viral animatronic Buddy the Elf during an appearance on the TODAY show on Jan. 28.

The actor went viral after dressing up as the beloved character from the 2003 movie, but with a twist, at a Los Angeles Kings game.

Will Ferrell recently told People magazine that some of his fans were not too thrilled with his decision to revive Buddy the Elf as a grizzled ... Nicholas Stoller. The movie is now available ...

The 'Elf' star opened up about the viral stunt that had fans talking — and the unexpected inspiration behind his offbeat take ...

Elf rightfully holds a spot in the Christmas Movie Pantheon. A big reason why is because it features one of the best characters in holiday film history: Buddy the Elf. Will Ferrell’s lovable ...

Will Ferrell knows he ruffled some feathers with his surprise appearance as Buddy the Elf at an NHL game in December.

But then the two surprised the Saturday Night Live alum with a gift: his very own, 6-foot tall, talking Buddy the Elf decoration ... I'm so lucky to have a movie like that in my catalog." ...

Will Ferrell knows he ruffled some feathers with his surprise appearance as Buddy the Elf at an NHL game in December ... he still has the costume from the movie. When he replies that he doesn ...