Friday, January 31, 2014

"That Game" Starring the Muppets

Wow busy day!

In addition to the vines, music video, and 
the commercial itself ,The Muppets have a new video about heading to "That Game" Sunday and want you to tweet with them along the way. #NoRoomForBoring

https://twitter.com/MuppetsStudio

UPDATE: Two new videos, "Frenzy" and "Saffron, Cayenne Pepper and the Road Home",
have now been added!







Miss Piggy - Wonderful Pistachios TV Commercial

Commercials for the Toyota Highlander aren't the only new ads featuring the Muppets this year. Remember the commercial for Wonderful Pistachios Kermidid while 
promoting  2011's The Muppets?

Well, it's Miss Piggy turn to crack open some fun!





Henson Miscreants Puppets Live Commentate The SOTU


Bored by politics? Well, maybe foul mouthed hot dogs will help!

Henson's miscreants puppets from Puppet Up! and Stuffed and UnStrung provided live commentary for Tuesdays' State of The Union Address as part of their latest Fuse show "No You Shut Up."  You can watch all the craziness at the link below:


http://fusion.net/leadership/story/state-of-the-union-puppets-no-you-shut-up-413512

Club Penguin Muppetized!

Based on this trailer, Club Penguin is about to get Muppetized as part of the promotion for Muppets Most Wanted!



No Room For Boring - Vines!

In addition to the trailer for the ad, and the music video, The Muppets also produced some vines!

Updated: to include Pepe's real-time game vines.




Gonzo:




The Muppets to be last guests on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon!

The Muppets will be appearing as the final guests on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Friday, February 7th at 12:35am. Set your DVRs!



Thursday, January 30, 2014

Electric Mayhem: "No Room for Boring" (Extended/Full Song) Music Video!

Like the new song "No Room For Boring" featured in the upcoming Toyota "Big Game" ad?


 Well, you're in luck as The Electric Mayhem made a whole music video!!






Throwback Thursday: The Great Muppet Caper towel (1981)

Drooling  with excitement over all the new Muppets Most Wanted stuff coming? Try using this 1981 Martex towel featuring images based on The Great Muppet Caper to clean yourself up.




Disney Store: Kermit Plush

Of course there's a new Kermit plush too!



Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Hallmark Book: Wit and Wisdom of The Muppets

In non-Disney store news, Hallmark stores are now selling an inspirational book titled "Wit and Wisdom of The Muppets." The small, slim, hardcover tome is produced by Hallmark books, and featuring uplifting quotes and a few stock photos sprinkled throughout.


Disney Store: Animal Plush

Animal also revived a slightly updated new plush.


Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Monday, January 27, 2014

Disney Store: Animal Journal

With it being such a great time to be a Muppet fan, no one would be surprised if you kept a journal of all your Muppet experiences! And if you are, may we suggest this new plush Animal head journal now available at Disney Stores.

http://www.disneystore.com/the-muppets-animal-journal/mp/1348255/1000252/


Friday, January 24, 2014

Disney Store: Fozzie plush

Another slightly upgraded plush is Fozzie. Same body and face, but with smaller eyebrows making him look much more like the jovial Fozzie we know and love and not the hardened and angry bear the previous plush.





Thursday, January 23, 2014

Disney Store: Gonzo plush

It seems Disney is going eco friendly with some of their merch for Muppets Most Wanted. This Gonzo plush is the basically the same as the previous one, but with better eye placement and nose/mouth coloring. 



Friday, January 17, 2014

Disney Store UK baby items (part 2)

As with the bodysuit, the matching Kermit flippered booties have also sold out quickly as well.

http://www.disneystore.co.uk/kermit-shoe/mp/65795/1500070/

Disney Store UK baby items (part 1)

Disney's UK store recently added a few new Muppet items and apparently some are going fast! This Kermit bodysuit was just listed earlier this week and is already sold out! Hopefully more will be available soon. 



Thursday, January 16, 2014

Disney Store: Constantine & Rowlf plush

In case you missed the post last night, Disney Stores around the country are starting to receive their first wave of Muppet Most Wanted merch, including t-shirts and plush, including these Constantine and Rowlf plush dolls! Each plush retails for $19.95.

Note: They're not available online yet, and not all stores have gotten their shipment. Check your local store to see if they're in stock.



Thanks to Max Jessup for the photo and heads up!

Update: Rowlf is now available online: http://www.disneystore.com/rowlf-plush-the-muppets-13/mp/1347959/1000267/


Updated with more pictures:



Throwback Thursday: Muppet Magazine's 30th Anniversay

This month marks the 30th Anniversary of Muppet Magazine which launched in January 1983 with special guest Robin Williams!

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Animal Salt & Pepper Shakers

Westland Giftware has more Muppet salt and pepper shakers on the way.

This set features Animal busting through a drum. I hope the final versions get better eye placement/paint job then the publicity photo. 




Thursday, January 9, 2014

Throwback Thursday: Muppet Snow Boots

With the crazy snow and wild temperatures this week, let's look back at simpler time when we still had our 1981 Muppet snow boots!


Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Disney Store: Muppets 2014 World Tour Reusable Bag

This Muppets 2014 World Tour reusable bag marks the first officially released "Muppets Most Wanted" retail item! 

It's available online and at your Disney Store now. The best part is in the details: "Part of The Muppets Most Wanted Collection." We're hoping this means there's MUCH more to come!

Tuesday, January 7, 2014

Animal Swim Trunks

Much of the US is facing record cold temperatures the week. Hopefully this Animal bathing suit will at least remind everyone that warmer temperatures will be here again... eventually!