With this year's RetroCon approaching, join me as I show you all the Henson items I found and picked up at RetroCon 2023!
Merchandise news and other info about The Muppets and Jim Henson's creations.
Friday, August 30, 2024
Thursday, August 29, 2024
Muppet Labs Epcot Food and Wine Fest Merch!
Walt Disney World's International Epcot Food and Wine Festival opened today and a few new Muppet Labs items were revealed.
Last year, Muppet Labs was featured in Brew-ing area with limited merchandise without the Muppet Labs logo on it. It looks like the higher-ups at Disney heard our plea and put out a few official Muppet Labs items this year.
UPDATE: We now have some additional photos and pricing info.
There is a Muppet labs shirt with a fake pocket complete with a fake patch, pen and pencil on the front and the Muppet Labs logo on the back and retails for $39.99.
There is also a youth shirt with the Muppet Labs logo on the front with the Food and Wine Festival 2024 logo on the left sleeve that retails for $21.99.
There is also a Muppet Labs Epcot International Food and Wine Festival pin that retails for $17.99
All the Muppet Labs merchandise was designed by The Muppet Studio's Dani Iglesias and is available exclusively at the International Epcot Food and Wine Festival.
EPCOT's International Food & Wine Festival runs August 29 to November 23, 2023More information about the event can be found here.
More "Sesame Street" Funko Pops Coming Soon!
Funko unveiled that a few new Sesame Street Pops are on the way.
Elmo and Tango, Abby Cadabby, Alistair Cookie, and Big Bird in his next with Radar will all be joining Funko's line of Sesame Pops.
Funko Pop TV: Sesame Street - Elmo & Tango
Funko Pop TV: Sesame Street - Cookie Monster
Funko Pop Deluxe: Sesame Street - Big Bird
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Elmo and Tango, Abby Cadabby, Alistair Cookie, and Big Bird in his next with Radar will all be joining Funko's line of Sesame Pops.
Funko Pop TV: Sesame Street - Elmo & Tango
Funko Pop Deluxe: Sesame Street - Big Bird
These will be released November 27th and can be preordered from Amazon using the links above.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Alex Ross 'The Muppet Show'' Limited Edition Wrapped Canvas!
Acclaimed comic book writer and artist Alex Ross created a new painting featuring the cast of The Muppet Show.
The Limited Edition canvas of 1,500 includes a Certificate of Authenticity and measures
10'' H x 19'' W.
Ross previously painted Super Grover for the Palisades action figure's box.
Alex Ross' "The Muppet Show" canvas is available exclusively online through the Disney Store and in the Disney Park galleries.
Appropriately titled "The Muppet Show," "the colorful cast of The Muppet Show take the spotlight in this vibrant work by Alex Ross. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, and Animal are among the popular characters featured in this limited edition print on canvas that comes gallery wrapped and ready to hang in your home."
The Limited Edition canvas of 1,500 includes a Certificate of Authenticity and measures
10'' H x 19'' W.
Ross previously painted Super Grover for the Palisades action figure's box.
Alex Ross' "The Muppet Show" canvas is available exclusively online through the Disney Store and in the Disney Park galleries.
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Teeturtle "Fraggle Rock" Reversible Plush!
Teeturtle has new line of Fraggle Rock reversible plush.
As you can see each plush can be folded inside out (or outside in) to reveal a different character. It's like having two plush in one!
Gobo and Wembley share one plush.
Teeturtle Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock GOBO and Wembley 4" Reversible Plush
While Red and Mokey share another.
While Red and Mokey share another.
Teeturtle Jim Henson's Fraggle Rock Red and Mokey 4" Reversible Plush
You can pre-order Teeturle's Fraggle Rock GOBO and Wembley 4" Reversible Plush and
You can pre-order Teeturle's Fraggle Rock GOBO and Wembley 4" Reversible Plush and
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Friday, August 23, 2024
Toy Tales Collectors Spotlight Chris Stulz!
We were interviewed this week by Toy Tales, North America’s premier independent toy journalism website with a nostalgic focus.
If your not familiar them, every day, their writers cover the toys, games, and objects that captured our attention as children and continue to fascinate us today. We chronicle the stories behind weird, wonderful, and entertaining toys and games, the people who brought them to life, and the modern-day individuals and toy companies that uphold their legacies.
If your not familiar them, every day, their writers cover the toys, games, and objects that captured our attention as children and continue to fascinate us today. We chronicle the stories behind weird, wonderful, and entertaining toys and games, the people who brought them to life, and the modern-day individuals and toy companies that uphold their legacies.
We're honored to have our collection, “The Muppet Stuff Museum” be the focus of their latest Collector's Spotlight.
You can read our collection of Muppet and Jim Henson related items at Toy Tales.
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Celebrate Jim Henson's Birthday at the Museum of the Moving Image!
On Sept 22, Museum of the Moving Image in Queens is hosting a day full of events to celebrate what would have been Jim Henson's 88th birthday.
Following the tour is a special screening titled "Jim Henson’s Imagination Illustrated: Exploring the Archives of a Creative Mind."
If that wasn't enough, following the screening there will be a "Swamp Meet" full of Henson fans with "muppet stuff" for sale and trade. We are incredibly grateful to help put this part of the day together and we're working to get some incredible vendors/ fellow fans lined up.
The day begins with Heather Henson and ToughPigs' Joe Hennes who'll host a musical walking tour through Jim and Jane Henson’s New York City.
Join Karen Falk, Archives Director of The Jim Henson Company and Vice President of The Jim Henson Legacy, as she discusses her book, Jim Henson’s Imagination Illustrated.This presentation explores Henson’s story through the lens of his “Red Book” journal and personal and production material drawn from his archives, as well as rare video clips illustrating his creative thinking and the arc of his visionary career.
Following the presentation, Jim Henson Legacy President Craig Shemin will lead Henson trivia with giveaways.
There will also be a banjo performance by musician and Kermit collaborator Lucas Ross.
If that wasn't enough, following the screening there will be a "Swamp Meet" full of Henson fans with "muppet stuff" for sale and trade. We are incredibly grateful to help put this part of the day together and we're working to get some incredible vendors/ fellow fans lined up.
You can purchase your tickets for the Jim Henson VIP Walking Tour with Heather Henson and
Jim Henson’s Imagination Illustrated: Exploring the Archives of a Creative Mind, using the links above and from MOMI.
The "Swamp Meet" is free and your opportunity to take home a piece of Jim Henson history!
Jim Henson’s Imagination Illustrated: Exploring the Archives of a Creative Mind, using the links above and from MOMI.
The "Swamp Meet" is free and your opportunity to take home a piece of Jim Henson history!
If you're interested in becoming a vendor, please e-mail list@jimhensonlegacy.
We hope you can make it to New York Sept 22 to celebrate Jim Henson's Birthday!
We hope you can make it to New York Sept 22 to celebrate Jim Henson's Birthday!
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
"Sesame Street" ReAction Figures Wave 3!
Last month it was revealed that Super Grover, Big Bird, Sherlock Hemlock, and Mr Hooper would make up wave 3 of Super 7's Sesame Street ReAction figure line and now we have photos, descriptions, and package art!
Who is “faster than lightning, stronger than steel, smarter than a speeding bullet” and super cute too? It’s Super Grover! This 3.75” scale, articulated Sesame Street ReAction Figure of Super Grover depicts Sesame Street’s resident superhero in his mommy-made Halloween costume with vinyl cape and poseable helmet.
Big Bird
Big Bird understands what it means to be a good friend and especially loves being tall… it helps him see the world from a different point of view! This 3.75” scale, articulated Sesame Street ReAction Figure of Big Bird depicts everyone’s favorite fledgling ready to greet the day, and comes with a birdseed smoothie accessory. The rich tapestry of Sesame Street is made more vibrant by its colorful characters, like this Big Bird Sesame Street ReAction Figure!
Sherlock Hemlock
Egad! Mysteries, like who ate part of Ernie’s chicken salad sandwich or what happened to Maria’s missing sock, abound on Sesame Street; and resident detective Sherlock Hemlock is on the case! This 3.75” scale, articulated Sesame Street ReAction Figure of Sherlock Hemlock depicts the self-appointed “World’s Greatest Detective” in classic sleuth attire and comes with a magnifying glass accessory. The rich tapestry of Sesame Street is made more vibrant by its colorful characters, like this Sherlock Hemlock Sesame Street ReAction Figure!
Mr. Hooper
Mr. Hooper is the proprietor of Sesame Street’s corner candy shop; in addition to sweet treats, his customers also often received valuable life-lessons when they visited! This 3.75” scale, articulated Sesame Street ReAction Figure of Mr. Hooper depicts the sweet shopkeeper in his signature shirt and apron, and comes with a broom accessory. The rich tapestry of Sesame Street is made more vibrant by its colorful characters, like this Mr. Hooper Sesame Street ReAction Figure!
You can also order them all as set!
Sesame Street ReAction Figures Wave 3
For over 50 years, countless childhoods have been shaped and enriched by the iconic children’s series Sesame Street! Super7 continues its celebration of this landmark series with a whole new wave of ReAction Figures, including Sherlock Hemlock, Mr. Hooper, Big Bird, and Super Grover! Whether the show was a part of your childhood, your childrens’, or even your grandchildrens’, these Sesame Street ReAction Figures are ready to bring a piece of your childhood out of your TV memories and into the third dimension!
You can preorder them at the links above from Super7.
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