D23 "The Muppet Show" 50th Collection On sale at Disney Store!

Couldn't make it to D23 this weekend, well fret not as some of the "exclusive" Muppet Show 50th Anniversary merchandise is now available at the Disney Store!

The line includes a replica of Scooter's jacket, T-shirt, a cardigan with plush 

The Muppet Show 50th Anniversary Satin Jacket

While Kermit declares, ''It's not easy being green,'' it's certainly easy to wear this green jacket created to mark the 50th anniversary of The Muppet Show. The classic bomber styling in green satin features the show's memorable logo with Kermit embroidered on the back. An anniversary appliqué on the front chest and contrast yellow piping makes this jacket even more ''Sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational!''


The Muppet Show 50th Anniversary T-Shirt

This Muppet Show t-shirt always has your back. And your front! Hang out with Kermit, Miss Piggy and the cast of the show that's celebrating its 50th anniversary. This vintage-inspired tee commemorates all the laughs, music and memorable characters.


The Muppets Plush Cardigan for Women

Friends have to knit together. The Muppets are celebrating their 50th anniversary and there's no better way to keep them close than with this novel cardigan. Kermit and Beeker plush are attached to the front while embroidered appliqué patches of Miss Piggy and Fozzie adorn the sleeves. Fans of the popular puppets will love adding this bold and colorful ombre knit sweater to their wardrobe.

The Muppet Show 50th Anniversary Mini Jumbo Pin – Disney Beyond the Magic – Limited Edition

It's time to get things started. It's time to dress-up right. It's time to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Muppet Show tonight! Give a hand to the inspirational, Muppetational stars of the show – Kermit and Miss Piggy – on a limited edition, golden mini jumbo pin with commemorative logo and window display box. Yay!

Limited to 800 Worldwide - UPDATE: SOLD OUT

There's also a few new items available that weren't at D23, like this Scooter Mug and Coaster Set

Wake up – it's showtime! Set the stage for a sensational, Muppetational day with this collectible mug and matching coaster set featuring Scooter, one of six sets, each sold separately, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of The Muppet Show. Collect all six!

The other mugs haven't been released yet, but as you can see the rest of the set includes, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Rowlf, and Sam Eagle. 

"The Muppet Show" 50th Collection is available now at The Disney Store. 

Muppet Stuff Video: Unboxing Muppet Babies Mystery Heart Pins!

Join me as I unbox a whole case of Box Lunch exclusive Muppet Babies mystery heart pins.

 

You can order Box Lunch's exclusive Muppet Babies mystery heart pins here. 

Be sure to check out even more videos on our Youtube channel.

Jim Henson's Birthday Event Schedule Revealed!

This September, the Museum of the Moving Image in New York City will once again commemorate Jim Henson’s birthday - this year with a special four-day celebration in honor of what would have been his 90th year.

This fun weekend for all ages features a slew of special guests, screenings, puppet workshops, collectible swap meet, live music in the courtyard, and more!

The event will take place September 24th through September 27th, and we know have the full schedule!

Everything will take place at MoMI unless otherwise specified.

Thursday, September 24

2:00–6:00 p.m. Free admission to Museum galleries
2:30–6:00 p.m. The Muppet Show: The Very Best Episodes
6:00–9:00 p.m. Puppet Prom (Digital Learning Suite)
7:00 p.m. Special program to be announced (Redstone Theater)

Friday, September 25

2:00 p.m. Sing-Along & Stroll-Along with Heather Henson (offsite)
2:00–8:00 p.m. Henson Fan Art (Fox Amphitheater)
2:30–6:30 p.m. The Muppet Show: The Very Best Episodes
6:30 p.m. Special program to be announced (Redstone Theater)

Saturday, September 26

10:00 a.m. Sing-Along & Stroll-Along with Heather Henson (offsite)
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Swa(m)p Meet (Digital Learning Suite) - ORGANIZED BY US!
11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Puppet Tea Party with Stacey Gordon in person (Fox Amphitheater)
12:00 p.m. 60 Years of Jim Henson’s Time Piece (Redstone Theater)
1:30 p.m. The Muppet Show: 50 Greatest Moments (Redstone Theater)
3:00 p.m. Live Artist Demo—Henson-inspired Art (Fox Amphitheater)
4:00 p.m. Panel: Inspired by Jim Henson (Redstone Theater)
4:30 p.m. Panel: Henson Products—The Inside Story (Fox Amphitheater) - HOSTED BY US!
6:00–10:00 p.m. Henson Meet-Up at Pig Beach (offsite)

Sunday, September 27

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Puppeteering at MoMI (Fox Amphitheater)
11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Swa(m)p Meet (Digital Learning Suite) - ORGANIZED BY US!
11:30 a.m. The Muppet Show: 50 Greatest Moments (Redstone Theater)
1:00 p.m. Gaia Music Collective One-Day Choir: “I’m Going to Go Back There Someday” (Bartos Screening Room)
1:30 p.m. Tough Pigs Podcast Live: Inside Jim Henson’s Creature Shop (Redstone Theater)
3:00–4:00 p.m. Costume contest (Kaufman Courtyard)
4:00–6:00 p.m. Live music with John Koozin and the Neighborhood (Kaufman Courtyard)
4:30 p.m. The American Banjo Museum presents a Henson Sing-Along with Lucas Ross (Redstone Theater)
6:00–8:30 p.m. Henson Meet-Up at Pig Beach (offsite)

Did we mention Saturday at 4:30 we're hosting a panel on Henson products? "Henson Products—The Inside Story" at the Fox Amphitheater across the hall from the Swamp Meet (also organized by us!)

Last year was blast and as you can see, this year is shaping up to be even bigger and better!

Stay tuned for more info on vendors and what to expect from our panel - Saturday at 4:30 on Henson products at the Fox Amphitheater. 

In case you need any more reason to join us, here are the videos we shot covering last year's event as well as a video produced by Heather Henson's Green Feather Foundation.

 

For more details about all of the events below, be sure to visit the Museum of the Moving Image’s website. See you in September!

Muppet Stuff Video: Thrifting For Muppets with Retro Rest Stop!

Join Dave (AKA Retro Rest Stop) and I as we thrift around town searching for Muppets, movies, and whatever fun pop culture items we can find! 

Follow Retroreststop⁩ and watch his pickup video here.

Be sure to check out even more videos on our Youtube channel.

Muppet Stuff Video: RunDisney Virtual 12ks of Christmas Unboxing!

Join me as I unbox RunDisney's Virtual 12ks of Christmas box of medals/ ornaments and other Muppet swag!

Be sure to check out even more videos on our Youtube channel.

Emmet and Ma Otter Replicas Available to Pre-Order!

Plastic Meatball unveiled at San Diego Comic Con that their Emmet and Ma Otter replicas are now available to Pre-Order!

Below are the details:

Jim Henson's holiday classic comes to life with these deluxe plush photo replicas of Emmet and Ma Otter. Using premium materials, we've replicated the look and feel of the original characters to make them as authentic as possible. Make Emmet and Ma a permanent part of your holiday decor with these charming conversation starters.

Emmet Otter:

Stands 21" tall
Jointed hip articulation
Removable jacket, shirt, pants, suspenders and hat
Includes a stand for easy poseability

Ma Otter:
Stands 25" tall
Jointed hip articulation
Removable dress, bloomers, shawl, and hat
Includes a stand for easy poseability

If you thought those looked good, they also unveiled new brand new prototypes that have even more detail.

 

Both packaged in a deluxe gift box. 

You can pre-order them from Plastic Meatball. They hope to have them in your hands (and by your washtubs) by Christmas.

They also showed off the first look at wave two of the Emmet Otter actions figures featuring The River Bottom Nightmare band's Chuck and Stanley Weasel in 6" size. 

It also looks like they'll be re-releasing Emmett and Ma as 6" figures as well.  

You can see Plastic Meatball's entire Emmet Otter Jug-Band Christmas collection on their website. 

Muppet Stuff Video: Massive Disney Parks Haul!

Join me as I unbox a massive Disney Parks haul. 

My friends Dave ( @retroreststop) and Dave S. have been picking things up for me at the Disney Parks for months and now I have an absolutely massive box of goodies to go through.

Inside this haul, we've got everything from park-exclusive pins and limited-release merch to some genuinely rare and hard-to-find items!

Be sure to check out even more videos on our Youtube channel.