Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Little Shop of Horrors POP!

While not technically Muppet related Funko will be releasing Pop! figures based on Frank Oz's 1986 film Little Shop of Horrors.




Relive the 1986 Warner Bros. Pictures cult classic rock musical with this Pop! line that will have you singing “Feed me, Seymour.”



The collection features Seymour holding a small Audrey II, the man eating plant, Seymour’s
love interest Audrey and her savage dentist boyfriend also make an appearance, along with Audrey II and a bloody chase indicating the plant recently fed.



Look for a Chase bloody Audrey II with a rarity of 1-in-6!



and a Target exclusive Baby Audrey II


There will also be 12” Audrey II plush available at Hot Topic!






The entire line will be available in August.

Friday, July 27, 2018

Happytime Murder Poster, Images and TV Trailer!

New images and footage of The Happytime Murders have been released!

Check out the official full poster below:


The first TV trailer has also been released with previously unseen footage:


Coming Soon.net has a few brand new images as well. 

The Happytime Murders will be released in theaters August 24.

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

First Look Labyrinth: Coronation #5

The fifth issue of Labyrinth: Coronation hits stores today.




In this issue, Maria travels deeper into the Labyrinth in search of her son Jareth, but a strange new influence has changed its shape, making it even more unpredictable…

Check out the first few pages below:








You can get your copy at your local comic book store and through Amazon now.

Muppet Thought of the Week - Uncle Deadly Fashions Some Wisdom!

Don't be a (fashion) victim of Uncle Deadly's Muppet Thought of the Week!



Tuesday, July 24, 2018

Big Bird Documentary Wants Your Stories!

A short documentary about Big Bird is in the works and the producers want to hear from you!


The Los Angeles based 
production company is working with Sesame Workshop and is looking for stories to share.



They’re looking for amazing real-life stories or anecdotes from parents, kids, and fans of all ages who Big Bird has had a positive impact on, from teachable moments to nostalgic ones to getting themselves or their kids through a difficult time. In other words, what are your favorite Big Bird stories? If you have a fun, heart-warming, funny or inspiring story that relates to Big Bird, they want to hear from you!

E-mail Colleen at colleen@matadorcontent.com for more info.

Monday, July 23, 2018

First Look: Diamond Select Animal Bust!

This weekend Diamond Select Toys unveiled a Animal bust at San Diego Comic-Con.


Details are still slim, but the 1/2 scale bust will be released sometime in winter 2019 and cost $150.

We've reached out to Diamond Select and we'll post more photo and images as they become available.
Thanks to Scott Peters for the heads up.

The Muppets Season 1 Now Available!

Have you been waiting for a Blu-ray, DVD, VHS, BETA, Laserdisc or some other physical home video release of ABC's The Muppets


The bad news is we still have to wait fo that. The good news though, is that the entire series is available in high-definition digitally from Amazon. 


You can buy each episode for $2.99 each or the whole series for $29.99 here

Friday, July 20, 2018

Muppet Thought of the Week - Miss Piggy Steals the Spotlight!

Miss Piggy steals the spotlight in this week's Muppet Thought of the Week!



Thursday, July 19, 2018

Chronicle Collectibles Unveils New Dark Crystal and Labyrinth at SDCC!

Chronicle Collectibles unveiled their new Dark Crystal and Labyrinth offerings at San Diego Comic Con last night.




The first is a 1:1 scale replica of Fizzgig from The Dark Crystal!



The second reveal is a statue of Jareth, the Goblin King himself on his thrown, complete with a Goblin!



Check out the detail:



No word on pricing or release date yet, but we'll keep you posted!

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

First Look: Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock #3

The next issue in Archaia's Fraggle Rock miniseries hits stores today!



The studio didn't provide much of a synopsis of the story, only that it's "An all new Fraggle Rock story by fan-favorite creator of all ages comics, Art Baltazar (Young Justice, Adventure Time)!"


Check out a few sample pages below:









Fraggle Rock #3 is available now at your local comic shop and through Amazon!

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

SDCC 2018 Exclusives!

San Diego Comic-Con starts this week and if you're heading to the event there are a few Henson exclusives to keep an eye out for.

UCC Distributing will have a Constantine plush, for some reason called "Dark Kermit", at
booth #5610. These are limited to 2,000 pieces and limit of two per item per person.



Here is the official description:

SDCC 2018 The Muppets Dark Kermit (Constantine) 12” Plushie ($24.99): This Doppelgänger of Kermit the Frog may look like our adorable friend, but don’t be fooled – he really is the world’s most notorious criminal! He is featured in an all-black robe that may remind you of our friends from a galaxy far far away. Fans have been waiting for a Dark Kermit (Constantine) collectible and we are excited that the wait is finally over. Limited to 2,000 pieces.

Speaking of "Dark" Archaia will have not one, but two exclusive Beneath the Dark Crystal #1 variant covers. 

The first cover is by Kelly Nichole Matthews and is limited to only 3,000 copies.


The second, by our friend Jay Fosgitt, is limited to only 250 copies!

 
You can get both at BOOM! booth #2229.

Mondo will have officially licensed Labyrinth and Dark Crystal posters
Labyrinth by Jeremy Bastian
24”x36” screen print
$50


The Dark Crystal by Ken Taylor
24”x36” screen print
$50 (regular)


The Dark Crystal by Ken Taylor
24”x36” screen print
$75 (variant)


The Labyrinth poster and variant version of The Dark Crystal will all be available at Mondo’s booth #435
, while the regular version of The Dark Crystal will be available only online at mondotees.com at the same time the poster becomes available at the booth Friday. If any of the SDCC posters remain, they’ll be sold online at mondotees.com at a later date.

Monday, July 16, 2018

Hallmark Rowlf Ornament Now Available!

Hallmark's Rowlf ornament is now available!



The 3 inch ornament will play "Eight Little Notes," as performed by Jim Henson as Rowlf, from The Muppet Show.



Below is Hallmark's official description:
Looking for a notable gift that a Muppets fan will love? This Christmas tree ornament, which features Rowlf the Dog tickling the ivories and singing the memorable tune "Eight Little Notes," will be music to their ears. Just don't expect to hear any woofs or barks from this piano-playing pooch!

The ornament costs $19.99 and is available in both Hallmark stores and online.

Friday, July 13, 2018

The Muppets Take the O2 Stuff Available Online!

Ahead of tonight's The Muppets Take the O2 live show the merch booth has been revealed. 


There's a lot of great items in store for those heading to the show. Let's take a look:


Program:

The Official and never before seen The Muppets Take the o2 Souvenir Programme - features messages, images and scene listing. Beautifully printed to size of 285mm x 285mm (approx 11.25" x 11.25"). A must read for any muppet fan.

T-Shirts:




Muppet event white T-shirt comes in unsex and female sizes. 







The poster shirt. Printed with poster design following the look and feel from the 2017 Hollywood Bowl event amended for the O2. It comes in black for adults and grey in kids sizes.








Animal black lightweight hooded sweatshirt comes in both adult and kids sizes. 


Keyring:
Muppet logo metal keyring will have the date of the event inscribed on the reverse.

Lanyard/Laminate:
 
Lanyard with a laminate of the poster artwork.

Fridge Magnet:
80mm x 800mm white magnet printed with The Muppets Take the o2 artwork

Animal Purple Tote Bag:

A purple tote bag featuring the Animal in sunglasses artwork.

Mug:
The classic Muppet Show opening. Not sure why the bottom arches are empty. Maybe they fill in with hot or cold liquids?

CD:

They even have We're Doing a Best of The Muppets CD.

The best part about the items above is you can get your without traveling by map to London.

That's right, y
ou can get any of the items above here and they ship internationally!

Thanks to Christopher O'Connor for the heads up!