Happy New Year 2022 from Miss Piggy!

Miss Piggy made a New Years greeting saying goodbye to 2021 and welcoming everyone to 2022. 

New year, same Miss Piggy. Ring in 2022 in style with a message from the supreme diva herself.

Happy Near Year!

Breaking: Emmett Otter Stage Show Cancels All Remaining Performances!

According to Broadway World, all remaining performances of Jim Henson's Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas have been canceled.

The cancellation comes as multiple positive COVID-19 cases have been reported within in the company and staff. Performances were scheduled to play through January 2, 2022.

"We're grateful to have been able to share the magic of Emmet Otter with many families in person, and are fortunate to have it available on demand for families and our school partners to see at home." said Russell Granet, President & CEO of New 42. "I extend my gratitude to the staff of the New Victory and Emmet Otter company for their dedication and enormously hard work."


New Victory Ticket Services will be in touch with all affected ticket holders with options including refunds. Ticket Services can be contacted by phone at 646.223.3010 or email Ticket_Services@NewVictory.org. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Saturday, 11am-7pm and Sunday 11am-5pm.

Thankfully, you can still support and watch the production via a recording available to rent and stream on New Victory's website through 7pm on January 2.

Muppet Stuff - Fall Toy Show, Conventions Finds, and More!

Check out some of the AMAZING finds from this fall's Philly area toy shows and conventions: Zolocon, Merchantville Toy & Collectible Street Fair, RetroCon, New York Comic Con, Pennsylvania Toy and Comic Super Show, as well as some thrifting finds, and gifts from YOU!

Be sure to like and subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos.

Thrifting Adventures with Cinema Sickness!

Our adventures in thrifting with Cinema Sickness continue as I hunt for Muppet stuff while making terrible puns along the way.  

Shopping Toys R Us (Paramus, NJ):

 

Shopping Rubie’s Costume Company (Melville, NY):

Thrifting Barnes & Noble’s (Bensalem, PA):

 

 Thrifting Goodwill (Langhorne, PA):

 

Shopping Sesame Place (Langhorne, PA):

 

 Thrifting Strasburg Antique Market (Strasburg, PA):

  

Look for more thrilling thrifting adventures on our Youtube Channel.

2021 Holiday Greetings From The Muppets!

Over the weekend Kermit and the Muppets made a few brief Holiday greeting appearances. 

First up "Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from Kermit the Frog!" from the Muppets YouTube Channel: 

 

Next Kermit appeared during this year's Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade: 

   

Finally, the Muppet Babies were also featured during this year's Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade: 

Nice to see Disney giving The Muppets more appraecituion then in past years. even if the Muppet Babies clip is recycled from 2018's "A Very Muppet Babies Christmas."

Merry Christmas from Muppet Stuff!

 Merry Christmas from The Muppet Stuff Blog!

 

Please send us a photo(s) of your Muppet holiday gifts via our Facebook page to be featured in our annual Muppet Stuff holiday gift review!

A Merry Christmas Eve!

 

Coming Soon: River Horse's Labyrinth Chess Set!

River Horse has new Labyrinth chess set coming early next year. 

The set features the same sculpts for their board game with the pieces reused. Jareth and the king, Sarah the queen, and Ludo, Hoggle, Sir Didymus, and the Fireys as as the bishop, knight, rook, and pawns,

River Horse's Labyrinth chess set will be released February 28, 2022 and can be preordered through River Horse and Amazon. 

Help Restore Fozzie's Studebaker from The Muppet Movie!

The Studebaker National Museum, home to the iconic1951 Studebaker Commander driven by Fozzie Bear in The Muppet Movie is looking for help from fans to help restore it. 

Fozzie's Studebacker in its current condition 

According to their funding page "After filming ended, the Studebaker spent years on the Warner Brothers back lot; eventually, the car was gifted by the Studebaker Driver’s Club Orange Empire Chapter to the Museum in its current condition. The Museum is seeking funding to undertake an intensive restoration of the vehicle, which will bring back the psychedelic paint scheme fondly remembered by millions across the globe."

Fozzie's (hopefully restored) Studebacker

Before you get worried about the restoration the museum clarified that "besides restoring the eye-catching design, the car will be restored to operable condition and the special effects modifications, necessary to show the Muppets driving the car, will be preserved."

"By restoring the car, we will not only be able to preserve a valuable piece of movie history, but also engage visitors in the complex mechanical systems and effects that often go into some of their favorite films. The story of the car will appeal to young and old alike. In addition, having an eye-catching operable vehicle will allow us to loan out the vehicle for other museum exhibitions and car shows."

In the event that fundraiser is a success, the restoration process will take about two years and the museum will documented the process on social media.

Also, "in the unfortunate event that this donation campaign does not reach its goal, the money raised will be put into the restricted Muppet Car Restoration fund until sufficient funds have been raised to complete this project."

Let's not let that happen and help The Studebaker National Museum, move right along and get Fozzie’s (uncle's )Studebaker back on the road!

"Supporting this project will allow the car to delight and educate generations to come."

You can donate to the Studebaker National Museum's GoFundMe page.

Coming Soon: The Storyteller: Shapeshifters!

BOOM! Studios and Archaia announced a new 4 part mini-series based on The Storyteller - The Storyteller: Shapeshifters.

Each issue will feature a new creative team, with the first issue by writer Andre R. Frattino (Simon Says: Nazi Hunter), artist Nori Retherford, colorist Kieran Quigley and letterer Jim Campbell, spinning a fresh new tale about the ancient Celtic myth of the swan Children of Lir.

Fans of this enchanting series can look forward to stories about shapeshifters of lore by acclaimed creative teams such as award-winning author Darcie Little Badger (Elatsoe) with artist Alexandra Fastovets (Genu) and colorist James Fenner (The Sacrifice of Darkness), illustrator and cartoonist Em Niwa, and comics writer Deron Bennett (Quixote) with artist Bruka Jones (Perdita Aside).

In the first issue, Dain, a nefarious, power-hungry magic user and Lir’s brother-in-law, plots to steal the throne from Lir and his family by turning Lir’s children into swans and ascending the throne himself. While Fionna, the eldest child, attempts to find a way to break their curse, the swan-children are forced to wander near and far for nearly a thousand years. They endure much hardship and sorrow but face the curse together . . . finding solace and strength in one another.

The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #1 will feature main cover art by illustrator Mike del Mundo (above) and variant cover art by artist Mateus Manhanini (below).

Print copies of The Storyteller: Shapeshifter #1 will be available for sale in March 2022 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

Happy First Day of Winter from Fozzie Bear!

Fozzie Bear wishes everyone a Happy First Day of Winter!

Happy First Day of Winter 2021! Warm up with a laugh from Fozzie Bear – or Fozzie Brrrr depending on the weather!

You can find more Muppet videos via their YouTube Channel. 

The Barretta Brothers - Muppet Performers, Santa Claus, & Muppet Christmas Trivia!

The Barretta Bros returned yesterday with a brand new Christmas themed episode featuring  Muppet Christmas Trivia, surprise guests and a few of the Muppet performers!

Contestants, Adrienne H. Lee, and Henry Greenberg compete to see who knows more about their favorite subject - The Muppets! Ben Barretta sits in with his Dad, Gene. A visit by Santa Claus. And to top it all off, Muppet performers, Dave Goelz, Peter Linz, Matt Vogel, and Eric Jacobson, join Bill and Gene for some holiday Q&A and stories.

These episode and more can be found at the The Barretta Brothers.com, Apple podcasts, and on their YouTube Channel. 

Muppet Stuff: Toys for Tots 2021

It's that time a year so please donate a toy or book to those less fortunate.

Once again, year we're donating a selection of Henson related items to Toys for Tots.

Click here to find your local Toys for Tots drop-off location. 

Barretta Bros Christmas Trivia!

This Sunday The Barretta Bros return with a Christmas Trivia episode and they wan you to join the fun. 

Wanna play MUPPET CHRISTMAS TRIVIA on a new Barretta Brothers episode?!?! You MUST be available Sunday, 12/19 at 5pm EST/2pm PST. 

You MUST have a good internet connection, good camera and mic. To enter, go to www.thebarrettabrothers.com scroll to the bottom and email us.

Tell us why you should be a contestant. The entry deadline is Thursday night, 12/16 at 11pmEST/8pmPST. Winners will be contacted privately by the end of Friday. Good Luck!!! 

Tune to the The Barretta Bros Sunday, 12/19 at 5pm EST/2pm PST. 

Kermit and Miss Piggy Make a "Foodtastic" Appearance!

Foodtastic, Disney+'s new food competition, series is getting some star power for their Muppet centric episode. 

Not only will the contestants be making Muppet themed entries, but Kermit and Miss Piggy stopped by as well. 

Get a sneak peak at the episode as they wish them luck and poke a little fun at host Keke Palmer's name: 

Foodtastic premieres today on Disney+. 

Happy Holidays from The Jim Henson Company!

The Jim Henson Company released their 2021 Holiday greeting video, and while it starts out Labyrinth themed, you'll never expect who closes out the greeting.

We hope the Henson company does more crossover like this in the future. 

Thrifting Adventures with Cinema Sickness!

Our adventures in thrifting with Cinema Sickness continue as I hunt for Muppet stuff while making terrible puns along the way. 

The Great Lehigh Valley Toy Show (Allentown, PA):

   

Merchants Square Mall (Allentown, PA):

   

Joys And Toys (Hatboro, PA):

 

Bryn Athyn Thrift Shop (Bryn Athyn, PA):

   

Liberty Ministries Thrift (Feasterville, PA):

  

Goodwill (Warminster, PA):

  

Replay Toys (Warminster, PA):

  

Look for more thrilling thrifting adventures on our Youtube Channel.

Dave Goelz Reviews Impressions of His Characters!

Watch below as Dave Goelz shares his insight on how he brings Gonzo, Bunsen and Waldorf to life, all while reacting to impressions of his character's voices!

Jim Henson Company Labyrinth NFTs!

The Jim Henson Company is launching its first-ever NFT digital collectibles in partnership with VeVe, the largest mobile-first digital collectibles platform.

The first series of exclusive digital collectibles will be based on the classic fantasy film Labyrinth and will be released early 2022.

"After 35 years, Jim Henson's Labyrinth is still beloved and respected as one of the unique and groundbreaking films of its era. It's a perfect tribute to have fans of this innovative production celebrate Labyrinth's anniversary with this incredible line of must-have NFT collectibles. Partnering with VeVe for The Jim Henson Company's first-ever NFT release allows our dedicated and ever-growing fanbase to connect with the film's cast of characters in an entirely new and engaging product landscape," said Melissa Segal, who oversees consumer products for The Jim Henson Company.

"Labyrinth is one of the most iconic fantasy films of all-time, so we jumped at the opportunity to partner with The Jim Henson Company on a series of digital collectibles from the film," said Dan Crothers, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of VeVe. "Our community of collectors is going to love displaying these in their virtual showrooms for all to see."

Through the VeVe platform, fans can showcase their digital collections in the app's virtual showrooms as epic 3D dioramas, as well as virtually visit, comment on and like showrooms from other collectors. VeVe also offers an augmented reality (AR) photo mode that allows collectors to interact with every digital collectible in 3D, as well as share their collectibles through VeVe's in-app social feed or on external social platforms. In addition, VeVe uses Ethereum's layer 2 scaling protocol, Immutable X, providing a 99.9% reduction in environmental footprint.

In the initial drop, fans will be able to purchase 3D digital collectibles inspired by the film exclusively through the VeVe app, available to download on the App Store and Google Play.

VeVe will announcing drop dates on Twitter and Instagram.

DVR Alert: See Kermit Tonight on Michael Bublé’s Christmas in the City!

Kermit will duet with Michael Bublé tonight on his latest Christmas special Michael Bublé’s Christmas in the City.

Other guests include Camila Cabello, Jimmy Fallon, Leon Bridges, Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, all backed by a 48-piece orchestra.

But we all know the real draw is Kermit. "My hero, my idol, the frog I always wanted to be – Kermit. Him and I hit it off. I’m telling you now, I see road movies in the future." The crooner told USA Today 

Michael Bublé’s Christmas in the City, premieres Monday, Dec. 6, at 10 p.m. ET on NBC.

In case you missed it, you can watch Michael Bublé Kermit 's rendition of "Jingle Bells" below:

 

Muppet Stuff Goes "Krazy After Dark"!

 This past Monday night we went "Krazy After Dark" with Krazy Joe and Megapodtstic. 

Watch below as we talk Spider-man, Star Trek, Ghostbusters: Afterlife and of course Muppets!

You can find more Megapodtastic videos on their youtube channel. 

Limited Edition Dave Perillo Riverbottom Nightmare Band Gig Posters!

Plastic Meatball and, friend of the blog, Dave Perillo teamed to release something nearly 40 years in the making - Emmett Otter's Jug-band Christmas merchandise! Not just any merch either, a gig poster for the Riverbottom Nightmare Band!

The Riverbottom Nightmare Band Gig Poster went on sale sale 12/2 today at Noon PST.

Straight from Jim Henson's enduring classic "Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas," comes this 18" x 24" screen printed "gig" poster by artist Dave Perillo.

Capturing the hard-rocking attitude of the Riverbottom Nightmare Band with a distinctive 70's retro flair (and referencing the special's original December 4, 1977 premiere date), this 6-color, hand-printed piece is a definite conversation starter.

This officially licensed "Timed Edition" screen print measures 18"x24" and will be limited to the number of orders received.

There is also a limited edition black light variant! 

The blacklight variant is also 18"x24" but is a limited edition of only 75 prints. 

The "Timed" edition is $50 while the "Blacklight variant" is $65. 

You can order each using the links above. Orders for each edition close at 11:59 PM PST on Saturday, December 4th with prints expected to ship in January. 

New Sesame Street Christmas Socks!

CVS (who we told has a line of Sesame back clips) is also carrying a line of character socks including a whole bunch featuring our friends from Sesame Street.  

Some of them even come in different color variations:

Each pair is $2.99.

Walgreens has another selection of Sesame Street socks that are larger, thicker, and have ruffles - sherpa style!

Most have the same pattern on each sock except for Ernie and Bert who each get a sock of their own. 

The Sesame Street sherpa socks are $8 a pair. 

Both sock assortments can be found at local CVS and Walgreens locations.