Muppet Stuff - UK and European Exclusives!

Join me as I show off some amazing UK and European exclusive items.

From rare finds to region-specific gems, this haul features some seriously unique pieces you won’t want to miss.

Huge thanks to my friend Chris for making it all possible! 

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"The Muppet Christmas Carol" 12-Day Countdown Plush Calendar!

Count down to the merriest day of the year with new The Muppet Christmas Carol 12-Day Countdown Calendar.

The set includes mini plush hidden behind each window and door. 

Including the merchandise debuts of the Ghosts of Christmas Present, and Future!

Disney is saying with 12 adorable plush in all, this collection could be called "the Most of Christmas presents"!  Doh Ho HO HO HO

The 12 mini plush are:

• Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit
  
  
• Kermit as Bob Cratchit
  
  
• Robin the Frog as Tiny Tim
  
  
• Fozzie Bear as Fozziwig
  
  
• Gonzo as Charles Dickens
  
  
• Statler as Jacob Marley's Ghost
  
  
• Waldorf as Robert Marley's Ghost
  
  
• Ghost of Christmas Past
  
  
• Ghost of Christmas Present
  
  
• Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come
  
  
• Rizzo the Rat
  
  
• Ebenezer Scrooge

Don't be left out in the cold, 

The Muppet Christmas Carol 12-Day Countdown Plush Calendar is available now at The Disney Store. 

Happy Birthday, Jim Henson!

Happy Birthday, Jim Henson!

 

This weekend I was honored to be a part of a weekend long celebration of your creativity, humility, and genius.

We toured your favorite spots throughout Manhattan, including your memorial bench and model boat pond in Central Park, the former locals of the Creature Shop and Henson offices, and the Carriage House. 

We were joined by your daughter Heather, and the many people keeping your legacy alive including banjo extraordinaire Lucas Ross and magician Rob Lake - who's finally getting The Muppets on Broadway. 

There was Muppet karaoke, cosplay (that's people dressed-up as their favorite characters), Sing-a-long's...

New and vintage merch in the gift shop. 

A collectible "Swamp Meet" with vendors and artists selling and trading items. 

Screening of fan-favorite clips celebrating the 70th anniversary of your work.

A costume contest.

And of course puppets!

And what would a birthday party be without cake!

It was a fantastic weekend that I'm sure everyone who attended won't soon forget. 

Thank you for brining us all together, 

 and Happy Birthday!

BREAKING NEWS: "The Muppet Show" Returning in 2026!

The rumors circulation around the web about the possibility of The Muppet Show returning have been CONFIREMED to indeed be true!

Disney and The Muppets posted the following on their social media platforms:

It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights, it's time to get things started as The Muppet Show returns for a triumphant event on Disney+ in 2026 with special guest star Sabrina Carpenter!

 

This brand-new installment from The Muppets Studio and Point Grey Pictures will feature Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and the gang as they return to the Muppet Theatre to put on a variety show filled with music, comedy, and plenty of chaos.

Now, before you get your hopes and expectation too high, so far this is being labeled as an "Event" special and not a full series. 

Per The Hollywood Reporter:

The Muppet Show will return in 2026 as a Disney+ special starring (and executive produced by) Sabrina Carpenter — next year marks the 50th anniversary of the original variety series. The hope is for the Muppet Show special to serve as a backdoor pilot for a new season of the iconic series that debuted in the ‘70s. 

Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver and Alex McAtee will executive produce the special for Point Grey Pictures. David Lightbody, Leigh Slaughter and Michael Steinbach executive produce for The Muppets Studio. 

Albertina Rizzo will write and executive produce; Alex Timbers will direct and executive produce. Matt Vogel and Eric Jacobson are also executive producers. Longtime Muppet performers Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Peter Linz, David Rudman and Matt Vogel will all perform their classic characters. 

Very exciting news, let's hope this The Muppet Show special becomes a full on revival of the  series!

Bermuda National Gallery To Host Michael Frith Exhibition!

The Bermuda National Gallery will host an exhibition on former Henson Executive Vice President and Creative Director Michael Frith. 

Michael K. Frith, one of Bermuda’s most celebrated living artists and internationally recognized for his work on The Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock, will unveil a major exhibition of his art next month.

Titled The Art of Michael K. Frith: From Pencil to Puppet, the exhibition opens at the Bermuda National Gallery on October 17 and will feature pieces from Frith’s personal collection—many of which are being shown publicly for the first time.

The gallery describes the exhibition as a celebration of Frith’s remarkable career and his “enormous contribution” to entertainment, education, and popular culture.

Frith expressed gratitude for the opportunity, saying he was “extremely flattered, humbled, and a bit surprised” by the invitation to exhibit his work.

“In pulling it together, I’ve found myself reflecting on a lifetime of pushing a pencil around—how that journey allowed me the privilege of working with so many incredibly talented people to bring characters, and sometimes entire worlds, to life,” he said. “Always in service of messages of positivity, learning, and hope.”

He added: “If this exhibit inspires anyone—especially young people—to pursue their dreams, discover the joy of creative collaboration, and put something into the world that carries a message of hope, then it will have done its job.”

“For me, it’s especially meaningful that this is happening in Bermuda, my homeland—where those dreams first began. Thank you, Bermuda National Gallery.”

The exhibition will showcase work spanning Michael Frith’s entire career — from early advertisements created for Masters Ltd to original illustrations produced for both Dr. Seuss and Jim Henson.

Visitors can also look forward to seeing a variety of original puppets, including iconic characters from The Muppet Show such as Fozzie Bear and Scooter, as well as Gobo, Mokey, and Uncle Travelling Matt from Fraggle Rock. These pieces are on loan from the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta.

Eve Godet Thomas, Director of Exhibitions at the Bermuda National Gallery, shared:
“When Michael and I first met several years ago to explore the idea of an exhibition, the plan was for a much smaller show focused primarily on Fraggle Rock. Since then, it has grown exponentially. Now featuring over 350 items, it’s become one of the most ambitious and exciting exhibitions the BNG has ever produced.”

As part of Bermuda’s third annual Art Month celebrations, the BNG will host a special conversation between Michael Frith and Karen Falk, Archives Director for The Jim Henson Company, on October 18. The event will delve into the lasting cultural impact of the Muppets.

Tickets and additional information at www.bng.bm

Visit Mississippi Features Kermit on 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade Float!

Kermit the Frog will be front and center on Visit Mississippi's 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade Float. 

For the second consecutive year, Mississippi will take part in the iconic Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day.

Visit Mississippi, the state’s tourism agency, announced on Wednesday that its 2026 Rose Parade float will carry the theme “Mississippi: Where Creativity Blooms.” While the 2025 float focused exclusively on Mississippi-born musicians, next year’s entry will offer a broader tribute to the state’s wide-ranging artistic legacy.

At the heart of the float will be Kermit the Frog, honoring Mississippi native Jim Henson, creator of the Muppets. Enhancing the celebration of the arts, Mississippi-born country music artist Charlie Worsham will perform live on the float, joined by dancers in a lively showcase of the state’s creative spirit.

The float will also feature a stage adorned with artwork inspired by the late Walter Anderson, a beloved artist from Ocean Springs. Directional signs will point to key cultural landmarks across the state, including the Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience in Meridian, the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi, the USA International Ballet Competition in Jackson, and the Mississippi Writers Trail.

A symbolic stack of books will display covers of works by legendary Mississippi authors such as Eudora Welty, William Faulkner, Willie Morris, Tennessee Williams, Richard Wright, and Jesmyn Ward.

According to Visit Mississippi executive director Rochelle Hicks, the float serves as a vibrant tribute to the state’s profound artistic impact — from leading the nation in Grammy Awards per capita to producing Pulitzer and Nobel Prize-winning talent.

“We’re thrilled to showcase Mississippi’s creative heartbeat on a global stage,” Hicks said. “This float is more than a celebration – it’s a tribute to the artists, musicians, and storytellers who continue to inspire generations.”

When you Visit Mississippi be sure to stop at the Birthplace of the Frog and see all the great Muppet memorabilia on display.  

The 137th Rose Parade will take place on Thursday, January 1, 2026.

Thanks to Davis.Muppets for the heads up.

Muppet Stuff - Merchantville Toy Street Fair 2024!

Join me as I hunt for Muppet, Sesame Street, and other Jim Henson related items at the 2024 Merchantville, NJ Toy & Collectible Street Fair!

This vibrant toy fair was packed with over 70 vendors selling everything from vintage action figures to modern collectibles.

We also go inside Play With This Toys & Collectibles, who organized the event, that offers a wide spectrum of new and vintage toys, collectibles, games, and rare memorabilia.

This year's show will be held Sept 13th in Merchantville, NJ.

More info: Play With This Toys & Collectibles

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Sesame Street Nationwide Road Trip!

The Sesame Street gang is on an epic road trip across America. 

The multi-city tour kicked off July 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Cookie Monster serving as the Grand Marshal at the NASCAR Brickyard 400.

Sesame Street is also teaming up with more than 30 local farms to create Muppet corn and sunflower mazes as well as both Major and Minor League baseball teams.

Some clubs will be hosting themed days with virtual character greetings, custom giveaways, seventh inning stretch activities, and in-stadium games.

Here's a list of the baseball stops:

July 25: Milwaukee Brewers
August 17: Fayetteville Woodpeckers
(North Carolina)
August 17: Fort Wayne TinCaps (Indiana)
August 24: Pittsburgh Pirates
August 24: Albuquerque Isotopes
(New Mexico)
August 27: New York Mets
August 31: Cleveland Guardians
                                                                            September 21: Sugar Land Space Cowboys                                                                                (Texas)

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There are scheduled events through October. To find an event near you, visit Sesame Street's Road Trip Across America website, where you can search by your state.