Muppet Stuff: July 2024

Monday, July 29, 2024

DST Announces Lips and Lew Zealand Action Figures!

At San Diego Comic Con, over the weekend, Diamond Select Toys showed off their upcoming Sweetums and Robin two-pack, that their Uncle Deadly and Pepe two-pack should be in stores soon, and announced their next two-pack will be Lips and Lew Zealand!

You can hear Diamond Select Toy's Zach Oat make the announcement while showing off Sweetums and Robin at the 6:20 mark below:

Thanks to Jayden Libran for the info.

Thursday, July 25, 2024

Funko SDCC 2024 Exclusives Kermit with Tea and Elmo with Roco POPs!

San Diego Comic Con has begun and Funko released two exclusives Henson Pops - Kermit with Tea and Elmo with Roco.

POP! KERMIT WITH TEA

Scowl over a cup of hot tea with this exclusive, grimacing Pop! Kermit the Frog™! Complete your The Muppets™ collection when you reunite this iconic Muppet™ with his costars in your home. Vinyl figure is approximately 3.65-inches tall.

POP! ELMO WITH ROCCO

Say hi to Rocco! Zoe is excited to introduce her best friend to Elmo, but there is just one problem: Elmo knows Rocco is just a rock! Commemorate the hilarity of Elmo and Rocco’s interactions by welcoming this exclusive Pop! Elmo with Rocco as the newest friend in your Sesame Street® collection. Vinyl figure is approximately 3.65-inches tall.

There are both limited editions - 1 per household - and can be ordered at the links above.

Sunday, July 21, 2024

Little Tikes: "Fraggle Rock: Back to The Rock" Plush and Story Dream Machine!

Little Tikes has a new line of Fraggle Rock: Back to The Rock plush as well as set of Fraggle books for their "Story Dream Machine."

Bring the Fraggles to life with Little Tikes Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock Plush Fraggles. Designed to look and feel just like the puppets, the Fraggles are transported from your TV, and into your arms. Experience the magic of Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock during showtime, playtime, story time & bedtime.

Sitting at 10” tall, kids will love these irresistibly soft characters that they can cuddle and play with.

The first wave of their Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock plush characters include Gobo, Red, Wembley, Mokey and Sprocket (each sold separately).

Little Tikes Fraggle Rock Back to The Rock Gobo Plush

Little Tikes Fraggle Rock Back to The Rock MOKEY Plush

Little Tikes Fraggle Rock Back to The Rock Wembley Plush

Little Tikes Fraggle Rock Back to The Rock Red Plush

Little Tikes Fraggle Rock Back to The Rock SPROCKET Plush

Below is a sample from the licensing show a few months ago:

and the size of the Sprocket plush in relation to the Fraggles.

Look for the first wave of plush in this multi-tiered display.

Little Tikes also has a Fraggle Rock Story Dream Machine for sale:

Jim Henson’s Fraggle Rock Collection for the Little Tikes Story Dream Machine includes 3 stories and 1 character that adds light effects in nightlight mode.

The stories include classic Fraggle books "Fraggle Countdown," What's a Fraggle?" and "Wembley Fraggle's Big, Bigger, Biggest," with a small figure of Gobo.

The Story Dream Machine develops beginning reading skills as children see and hear words and can read along with the narrator as the words and images shine brightly on the wall. Kids will be delighted as they watch colorful lights and listen to sound effects.

Based on the description and photo is seems like The Story Dream Machine is updated version of the talking View Master.

Little Tikes: Fraggle Rock: Back to The Rock plush are available on Amazon using the links above and Little Tikes Fraggle Rock Story Dream Machine is available from a few retailers and directly from Little Tikes and the link above.

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Friday, July 19, 2024

Muppet Stuff - Hershey Thrifting!

Join Dave (Retro Rest Stop) and I as we thrift our way to Hershey, Pa!

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Be sure to check out more videos on our Youtube Channel.

Thursday, July 18, 2024

RIP Bob Newhart (1929- 2024)

Sad news, comedian and actor Bob Newhart has died.

Newhart starred on sitcoms as The Bob Newhart Show and Newhart. Surprisingly the comedy legend didn't win his Emmy until 2013 for guest starring on The Big Bag Theory.

In 1992, Newhart hosted Holiday Greetings from the Ed Sullivan Show, a special that featured guest appearances by Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Rizzo, Fozzie, and other Muppets.

You can watch the Muppet segment with Bob Newhart below.

You can read more about Newhart's life in Variety.

Bob Newhart was 94.

Blank Tag Co. The Jim Henson Signature Collection Stickers!

Blank Tag Co. has new line of sticker based on Jim Henson's doodles.

The line consists of:

The Astronaut Sticker

The Billy, Sue, and Sneegle Sticker

The Dancing Boulder Sticker

The Green Alien Sticker

The Green Shaggy Shape Sticker

The Orange Curious Creature Sticker

The Purple Curious Creature Sticker

The Purple Shaggy Shape Sticker

The Red Shaggy Shape Sticker

The Sclrap Flyapp Sticker

The Sour Bird Sticker

The Yellow Alien Sticker

You can order then individually at the links above or in the full The Jim Henson Signature Collection Sticker Bundle.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

"Jim Henson Idea Man" Nominated for 8 Emmy Awards!

Nominees for the 2024 Emmy Awards were announced today and Ron Howard's superb Jim Henson Idea Man documentary is up for 8 awards.

Jim Henson Idea Man is up for awards in the following categories:

Winners will be announced ~~Sept 15~~ at the creative arts ceremonies Sept 7 & 8th.

The Emmy nominated Jim Henson: Idea Man is streaming now on Disney+.

Culture Kings Muppet Shirts!

Culture Kings has new line Muppet shirts.

Each shirt features a large photo on the front, and a smaller or related image on the back.

The line features:

Kermit Heavy T-Shirt

Quit your stalling and get your hands on the Disney The Muppets Kermit Heavy T-Shirt by American Thrift. This tee showcases vibrant printed graphics of your favorite Muppets characters. With dropped shoulders for a streetwear edge and crafted from ultra-premium, heavyweight cotton for durability and comfort, this tee is a must-have. Grab yours today exclusively at Culture Kings, before it's gone!

Miss Piggy Heavy T-Shirt

A piece you are sure to fall in love with. The Muppets Miss Piggy Heavy T-Shirt by American Thrift showcases vibrant printed graphics of your favorite Muppets characters. With dropped shoulders for a streetwear edge and crafted from ultra-premium, heavyweight cotton for durability and comfort, this tee is a must-have. Grab yours today exclusively at Culture Kings, before it's gone!

Animal Heavy T-Shirt

Rock out and get your hands on the Disney The Muppets Animal Heavy T-Shirt by American Thrift. This tee showcases vibrant printed graphics of your favorite Muppets characters. With dropped shoulders for a streetwear edge and crafted from ultra-premium, heavyweight cotton for durability and comfort, this tee is a must-have. Grab yours today exclusively at Culture Kings, before it's gone!

Beaker Heavy T-Shirt

Quit your stalling and get your hands on the Disney The Muppets Beaker Heavy T-Shirt by American Thrift. This tee showcases vibrant printed graphics of your favorite Muppets characters. With dropped shoulders for a streetwear edge and crafted from ultra-premium, heavyweight cotton for durability and comfort, this tee is a must-have. Grab yours today exclusively at Culture Kings, before it's gone!

You can order these at Culture Kings using the links above.

Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Coming Soon: "Muppet Haunted Mansion" Mystery Puzzle Pins!

Disney is releasing a new set of mystery puzzle pins featuring scenes from Muppet Haunted Mansion.

The Muppets Haunted Mansion Puzzle Piece Limited Edition Mystery Pin:

The set consists of 10 standard pieces that complete a puzzle, as well as two other chase pins.

The 10 known designs in this series include: Chickens as Ghosts, Rowlf as Organist, Gonzo and Pepe as Servants, The Electric Mayhem as Singing Ghosts, Sam Eagle and Pops as Ghosts, Kermit and Miss Piggy in Mardi Gras Costumes, Statler and Waldorf in Doom Buggy, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker as Busts, Fozzie as Hatbox Ghost and Haunted Mansion Exterior.

The set is a Limited Edition of 700 for the 10 standard pieces and 450 for the 2 mystery rare chase pieces.

Each box contains one randomly selected pin from 12 overall designs in the series.

No release date has been announced but they will be available at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Disney Store.

So far only the UK Disney Store site has a link, but hopefully the US will site will get them soon as well.