Muppet Vision Props Auctioned at D23!

Heritage Auctions unveiled the Disney props they will auctioned off at this year's D23 convention.

Limited to just 50 handpicked lots from Disneyland, Walt Disney World and other Disney destinations, these unique park and resort-used treasures will be available to D23 Event attendees and registered Heritage Auction bidders. 

This mini auction will serve as a preview for the massive Disney Experiences Auction which will offer over 1500 lots from Disneyland, Walt Disney World and other Disney destinations being held October 23rd through the 25th.

Of intertest to Muppet fans is this event are a few former Muppet*Vision 3D props including a Kermit that used to sit atop the theater's doorways:

"Muppet*Vision 3D" Original Park-Used Theatre Ornamentation

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Were is was originally used

Walt Disney World® Resort – "Muppet*Vision 3D" Original Park-Used Theatre Ornamentation (The Walt Disney Company, 1991 – 2025).

 "Kermit the Frog here, and welcome to ‘Muppet*Vision 3D!'" Ready to call "Action!" and start the show, Kermit the Frog makes an enchanting appearance with this architectural ornamentation that once adorned the inner theater of "Muppet*Vision 3D" at Disney's Hollywood Studios®. This recently closed beloved attraction was Disney Legend Jim Henson's final major project before his death in 1990, created in collaboration with Walt Disney Imagineering. Sometimes referred to as a "4-D" show, this attraction also utilized Audio-Animatronics®, a live Muppet character, and other similar effects for a truly immersive experience. This faux marble architectural element featuring Kermit holding a megaphone and crowned with laurels was one of several, each of which could be seen perched atop the double doors leading into and out of the main theater and mirroring a similar second Kermit holding a clacker board with comedy/tragedy masks of Fozzie Bear positioned between them. This cheerful ornamentation has been crafted from fiberglass and sculpting epoxy with hand-painted detail, giving it a marble-like Greco-Roman appearance, measuring approximately 15" x 32" x 20" overall. With typical handling and edge wear from park use, display, and storage, including minor paint wear with a break in his collar and megaphone handle, overall, this park-used architectural ornamentation featuring "Muppet*Vision 3D's" Kermit the Frog is in Good to Very Good condition. Accompanied by a Disney Certificate of Verification.

A Miss Piggy Theater Column

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Walt Disney World® Resort – "Muppet*Vision 3D" Original Park-Used Theatre Ornamentation 66" (The Walt Disney Company, 1991 – 2025). "And our demonstration includes a little song from Miss Piggy. Little? Uh, did I say ‘little'? I meant to say it's a huge showstopping major song from Miss Piggy!" Huge, showstopping, and major certainly highlight the features of the striking 66" tall Miss Piggy theater caryatid from high on the walls of "Muppet*Vision 3D" at Disney's Hollywood Studios®. A masterful collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering and The Jim Henson Company, this recently retired attraction was Disney Legend Jim Henson's final major project before his passing in 1990. "Muppet*Vision 3D" attraction also utilized Audio-Animatronics®, a live Muppet walkaround character, and other similar effects for a truly immersive experience sometimes referred to as a "4-D" show. This faux marble architectural element mimics Greco-Roman caryatids (sculpted female figures serving in place of a support column) with emblematic Muppet flair and could be spotted high on the walls on either side of the stage. Hand-painted and crafted from fiberglass and sculpting epoxy, Miss Piggy has a staggering size of approximately 66" x 30" x 13" (that's 5.5 feet tall!) with a substantial weight of 78 lbs. With typical handling and edge wear from park use, display, and storage, including minor paint wear/chipping and faint surface debris, overall, this park-used architectural ornamentation featuring "Muppet*Vision 3D's" Miss Piggy is in Good to Very Good condition. Please note that due to size and/or weight, additional shipping arrangements may be necessary. Accompanied by a Disney Certificate of Verification.


"Muppet*Vision 3D" Original Park-Used 3-D Glasses Distribution Bin

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Walt Disney World® Resort – "Muppet*Vision 3D" Original Park-Used 3-D Glasses Distribution Bin (The Walt Disney Company, 1991 – 2025). "Lookee Here! Can't see 3-D?? Then stop by the Muppet Vision Center today!" It's time to start the music, light the lights, and grab your 3-D glasses with this original park-used distribution bin from "Muppet*Vision 3D" at Disney's Hollywood Studios®. Delighting guests since 1991, this memorable, recently retired attraction was Disney Legend Jim Henson's final major project before his passing, with the legendary Muppets creator serving as the show's director as well as Kermit the Frog's puppeteer and voice actor. With its use of Audio-Animatronics®, a live Muppet walkaround character, and other similar effects, "Muppet*Vision 3D" was a truly immersive experience, sometimes even referred to as a "4-D" show. This distribution bin would have been found in the prop warehouse themed pre-show area, topped with a tray of 3-D glasses ready for waiting guests to snag a pair. Composed of wood with hand-painted detail, this bin measures approximately 20" x 24" x 31" overall with a 4" deep inset at the top to hold a tray of glasses (not included) and an open backside that allowed for the storage of up to 4 additional trays of refills. With typical handling and edge wear from park use, display, and storage, including minor scuffing, some edge chipping, and slight debris, overall, this park-used distribution bin from the "Muppet*Vision 3D" pre-show area is in Good to Very Good condition. Accompanied by a Disney Certificate of Verification.


Heritage Auctions presents The Disney Experiences Auction - Rare and Remarkable Finds! Will take place during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at the Anaheim Convention Center on Sunday, August 16 at 5:30pm PT.

You can see the entire collection at Heritage Auctions.

Center for Puppetry Arts' 2022 "Call to Auction"!

The Center for Puppetry Arts is once again holding their "Call to Auction" event to help support the center.

This year's auction has a bunch of great items and experiences to entice you. 

This year, the Center will feature exclusive conversations with the family, artists, and celebrities behind some of Jim Henson’s iconic characters including Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Zoe, Boober Fraggle and more.

Meet the Henson Family:

Bidders have the chance to have both virtual and in-person conversations with members of the Henson family. Featured packages include:

• a Zoom meet and greet with Lisa Henson, CEO of The Jim Henson Company and executive producer of the new Apple TV+ series reboot Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock as well as the Emmy-winning The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance.
  
  
• a Zoom meet and greet with Brian Henson, Chairman of the Board of The Jim Henson Company and award-winning director, producer, and writer for film and television with credits including Labyrinth, Muppet Treasure Island, and Farscape.
  
  
• an in-person VIP tour of the New York location of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop with Cheryl Henson, President of The Jim Henson Foundation.
  
  
• a New York City walking tour of places significant to Jim Henson and his work with Heather Henson, contemporary puppet artist and founder of IBEX Puppetry. Her work promotes harmony and healing for the planet through artistic spectacle and discussion. Heather is also a member of the Board of Directors for The Jim Henson Company and The Jim Henson Legacy

Meet the People Behind the Puppets:

These featured packages include virtual discussions with the performers and artists behind some of the most iconic puppets ever. Featured packages include:

• A Zoom meet and greet with Dave Goelz, best known as the puppeteer of Gonzo, characters from the Muppets, Fraggle Rock, and more
  
  
• A Zoom meet and greet with Bonnie Erickson, designer of Miss Piggy, Statler and Waldorf, and more
  
  
• A Zoom meet and greet with Fran Brill, puppeteer of Sesame Street’s Zoe and Prairie Dawn
  
  
• A Fraggle Rock prize pack including a Zoom meet and greet with a Fraggle

This year’s auction also features a tour of both the historic Jim Henson Company Lot in Hollywood and the nearby world-renowned Jim Henson’s Creature Shop. 

Other packages include a holiday party for 100 guests for the Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer™ performance in Atlanta, assorted Henson memorabilia, vacation destinations, photography packages, dinner experiences and more. From immersive experiences to rare collectibles, earrings to wine baskets, all types of items will be up for auction at every price range to encourage all to participate. The 3-day virtual silent auction is open to bidders across the world.

“We were thrilled last year when bidders from over 14 different countries participated in our first-ever “Call to Auction”. Thanks to their support, the Center raised over $169,000 directly benefiting our education and digital learning programs, museum, and award-winning performances,” said Beth Schiavo, Executive Director.

Donations to the Center will also be accepted throughout the auction allowing patrons to provide funding for field trips and other programming.

Bidding opens on May 3rd at 12:00pm EDT and ends on May 5th at 5pm. EDT.

For more information, visit the Call to Auction website.

Center for Puppetry Arts Virtual “Call to Auction”!

The Center for Puppetry Arts announced that it will move its annual silent auction to become a virtual online event in 2021.

The Center’s “Call to Auction” will take place from May 4-6 and will feature rare puppet memorabilia and collectibles, jewelry, art, vacation packages, one-of-a-kind experiences and more. The event and its proceeds will help expand the Center’s overall digital outreach and generate additional funding and support for their missionto inspire imagination, education and community through the global art of puppetry.

Headlining the unique items up for auction are three authentic, production props used in the Emmy Award-winning Netflix Original series, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. Maudra Fara’s axe, Augra’s observatory book, and a chrysalis featured on set are distinctive, hand-made works of art from the production. The owner of the prop will also receive a virtual visit with a lead puppeteer who worked on this epic production. It’s an opportunity to learn first-hand how the characters and world were brought to life and what it was like to be a part of this groundbreaking series.

Other Henson packages include a private tour of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop in New York City and a Fraggle Rock Doozertube Fan Date. On the Creature Shop tour, guests will see first-hand where some of the world’s most iconic characters are created. The tour also includes unique access to The Jim Henson Company archives with Karen Falk, Director of Archives. The final stop is lunch with Jim Henson’s daughter, Cheryl Henson, President of the Jim Henson Foundation. The Fraggle Rock Doozertube Fan Date includes a 15-minute one-on-one chat with an actual resident of Fraggle Rock along with a package of collectibles and figurines from the beloved television series.

The Center is offering several VIP experiences for bidders to have all-access parties and private performances. Reserve the Center for a Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Private Holiday Party with up to fifty guests. The night includes a private performance of the Center for Puppetry Arts’ Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, admission to the Worlds of Puppetry Museum, and a special version of our Create-A-Puppet Workshop™. Guests will also enjoy a wine and cheese party in our atrium where they can see the rare Santa and Rudolph stop motion puppets from the Rankin/Bass Productions classic television special from 1964 on special exhibition at the Center (photo shoot included and encouraged!).

Winners of the Ghastly Dreadfuls Halloween Party are invited for a night of chills and thrills during the run of The Ghastly Dreadfuls!  Before the show, fifteen guests will enjoy pizza and drinks.  The party will get a shout out at the beginning of the show and leave with a signed program from the show.

For anyone ready for a getaway, there’s the Woodlawn Estate Vacation Package. Spend four days and three nights in West Point, Georgia at Woodlawn Farm. Situated along a 1/2 mile stretch of the Chattahoochee River, you’re invited to get lost in the vistas, explore the hiking trails, experience a night under the stars at the riverside campground, or relax in the beautifully renovated main house and accompanying grounds.  From immersive experiences to rare Kermit collectibles, from earrings to wine baskets, all types of items will also be up for auction at every price range. 

“As with so many things this year, the challenges of COVID inspired us to do something different – to take our silent auction online. Not only does it allow us to have the auction, it allows us to continue to expand our presence nationally and internationally through our digital platforms” said Executive Director, Beth Schiavo. “We are deeply grateful of the generous support of Cheryl Henson, The Jim Henson Company, and all of our board members without whom none of this would have been possible.”

Donations to the Center will also be accepted throughout the auction allowing patrons to provide funding for field trips and other programming. All proceeds and donations will go directly to the Center for Puppetry Arts and will be allocated to help cover any and all losses that were caused from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Auction participants can register at http://www.bidpal.net/calltoauction any time leading up to the event.

Center for Puppetry Arts Steve Whitmire's Memorabilia Auction Final Batch!

This is it! The final batch of Steve Whitmire's memorabilia is now up for auction and it's a doozy!

This batch includes items from The Jim Henson Company, Dinosaurs, The Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppets From Space, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, as well as many other Muppet products.

Jim Henson Productions™ Set (shown above)

Jim Henson Productions baseball hat, autographed by Steve Whitmire

Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™ book, "No Strings Attached"

”The Art of the Muppets” book 

Jim Henson Pictures™ paperweight

2 ”Muppets Make Puppets” craft books

Vintage Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™ T-shirt (X-Large)

Vintage "The Witches" polo (Large)

65th anniversary Animal pin

RARE vintage “MuppetZine”

Vintage “The Muppets Take Manhattan” book (1984)

Plush Kermit the Frog 

Amphibia Gift Set

RARE and original collectors exclusively sold at Bloomingdales (1995)

Amphibia gift box set, mint condition autographed by Steve Whitmire

Amphibia T-shirt, large

1.7oz cologne

One Frog Gift Set

“One Frog Can Make a Difference” book, autographed by Steve Whitmire 

“One Frog Can Make a Difference” T-shirt (Large) 

Happy Meal® Toys 



Blockbuster plush Kermit the Frog, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo, mint condition The Muppets collectible tin:

Kermit at Work

RARE hard-hat from The Jim Henson Company™ Studios reopening, autographed by Steve Whitmire and Brian Henson

”Hop To It” Kermit the Frog T-shirt (Large)

Collectible Kermit the Frog logo bandana

Kermit The Frog coffee mug

Kermit The Frog plush keychain

The Muppets bandages

The Rat Pack

Plush Rizzo the Rat, autographed by Steve Whitmire

RARE vintage The Muppets playing cards

”Kermit Un-Pigged” CD

Rizzo the Rat T-shirt (Large)

”Muppet Manners” book

6 pk. collectors cards includes Kermit the Frog and Rizzo the Rat

25th Anniversary of The Muppet Show Set

25th anniversary of The Muppet Show baseball hat, autographed by Steve Whitmire

25th anniversary of The Muppet Show T-shirt (X-Large)

25th anniversary of The Muppet Show watch

25th anniversary of The Muppet Show pin

25th anniversary of The Muppet Show collectors box

3 pc. set of plush The Muppet Show Bookmarks featuring Beaker, Animal, and The Swedish Chef

Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy figurines

8 pc. set of vintage wall decor stars

Vintage The Muppets sticker set

Kermit’s Beach Bag

Kermit the Frog plastic beach tote, autographed by Steve Whitmire

Kermit the Frog beach mat

”Muppet Beach Party” CD

Vintage tie-dyed Kermit the Frog T-shirt (Large)

Kermit the Frog T-shirt (X-Large)

”Animal's Wipeout” 7” vinyl (1993)

Kermit the Frog curly straw

2 vintage Happy Meal® watches from The Great Muppet Caperand The Muppet Movie

Blue Kermit the Frog bandanna

Muppet Beach Party PR packet
Vintage ”The Whale Tale” book (1981) 

The Muppet Christmas Carol Collector's Set

The Muppet Christmas Carol fleece (X-Large)

The Muppet Christmas Carol T-shirt (Large)

The Muppet Christmas Carol movie poster

The Muppet Christmas Carol DVD

Kermit holiday gift tag from Jim Henson Productions™

Kermit the Frog holiday ornament

Kermit the Frog stamp 8x10 print, autographed by
Steve Whitmire 

A Greener World

”Go Green” sports jacket, autographed by Steve Whitmire (Large)

Plush Kermit the Frog

RARE collectors tribute Kermit the Frog peace ceramic plate

Dive In logo T-shirt (X-Large)

”For Every Child, a Better World” book (1993)

”Before You Leap” PR packet

Nicole Miller™ World Tour Bag

Nicole Miller silk travel duffel bag

Nicole Miller silk jacket (Medium)

Kermit the Frog Chicagoland Speedway T-shirt (X-Large)

Kermit the Frog Georgia T-shirt (X-Large)

Vintage Kermit the Frog Canada T-shirt (Small)

”I Survived The Earthquake” shirt (Large)

”Kermit The Frog on Tour” Texas ladies’ long sleeve shirt, autographed by Steve Whitmire

Vintage “No Pigs Allowed” wall poster

40th Anniversary Variety Magazine featuring The Muppets

Vintage The Muppets silk scarf

Muppets from Space Collector's Set

RARE plush Gonzo in space suit

3pc. vintage Muppets from Space jelly jar set

Muppets from Space hat, autographed by Steve Whitmire

”The Making of Muppets in Space” book

RARE original Hensonville News Observer movie prop

“Gonzo's Book of Out-of-This-World Puzzles”

Happy Meal® toy Muppets from Space Kermit the Frog keychain, mint condition

Muppets from Space “Steve Whitmire” holiday ornament 

Kermit Americana

Kermit the Frog American flag T-shirt (Large)

Kermit the Frog collectors coffee mug, autographed by Steve Whitmire

Go Green!!

"Go Green" Michigan State University T-shirt (Large)

Kermit the Frog sweatshirt (Large)

"Go Green" Michigan State University baseball hat, autographed by Steve Whitmire

Plush Muppet University Kermit the Frog 

Sweet Dreams Pack

Sing & Snore Ernie, autographed by Steve Whitmire (1996)

Sing & Snore Ernie sleep sweatshirt (X-Large)

Ladies’ Ernie sleep socks

Sesame Street “Dreamytime Songs” CD

Ernie electronic sound book

Pocket Ernie doll 

Halloween Ernie
Ernie child’s Halloween costume,mint condition, autographed by Steve Whitmire

Halloween Kermit the Frog plush

Muppet Monsters Adventure
Playstation® game

 Fraggle Rock® Bedtime Story Set
2 Vintage 4T Fraggle Rock girl’s night gowns, mint condition”The Radish Day Jubilee” book (1983)
”Red and The Pumpkins” book (1984)
”Marooned in Fraggle Rock” book (1984)
”They Call Me Boober Fraggle” book (1984)

”Wembley Fraggle Gets the Story” book (1984)

I Love Sprocket
Plush Sprocket dog

Sprocket vintage T-shirt (Small), autographed by Steve Whitmire
(marks on shirt)

Fraggle Rock sticker

Wembley Fraggle plush keychain 

Dinosaurs Toy Collector's Set

Baby Sinclair figurine, mint condition

Charlene Sinclair figurine, mint condition

Robbie Sinclair figurine, mint condition

Earl Sinclair figurine, mint condition

Fran Sinclair figurine, mint condition

B.P. Richfield figurine, mint condition

”Next Big Thing” T-shirt (X-Large)

Dinosaurs PR postcard

Dinosaurs photo, autographed by Steve Whitmire

Original The Muppet Movie Collector's Set 

The Muppet Movie (1979) hat as seen tossed by Steve Whitmire, 

signed with special story written inside the brim.

Original The Muppet Movie T-shirt (Small), mint condition

The Muppet Movie soundtrack CD

6 pc. vintage figurine set

Press photo (reproduction) signed by Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog (1980)

The Muppet Movie collectors book 

Original The Great Muppet CaperEvening Gowns

Two original, vintage, and one of a kind dresses as seen during the fashion show portion of the The Great Muppet Caper movie worn by the character Marla. One is a black evening dress with tulle scarf. The other is a pewter colored satin princess style gown. Since these were costumes, they have no sizing but is running around a 4-6 or small. The dresses were purchased during a sample sale after filming in 1981 by Melissa Whitmire.

”The Great Muppet Caper” story book, autographed by Steve Whitmire

Be sure to check out all the great stuff here.

This wave ends Friday, June 19 at 3PM EST so act quick!

Center for Puppetry Arts Steve Whitmire's Memorabilia Auction Batch 5!

The fifth and possibly penultimate batch of Steve Whitmire's memorabilia is now up for auction! 

This batch includes some cast and crew items from Dinosaurs, Muppets From Space, 

Kermit's Swamp, The Jim Henson Company, The Jim Henson Hour, Muppets Tonight, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, and Muppet Babies.  

This batch features another costume from The Great Muppet Caper. This time its a black jumpsuit as warn by either Carla, Darla, or Marla during the jewelry heist finale!

Last but not least is a One of a kind, Jim Henson Productions™ coat embroidered with the Steve Whitmire's mother, "Barbara"'s name. Steve is literally auctioning off his mother's coat!

Be sure to check out all the great stuff here.

This wave ends Friday, May 22 at 3PM EST so act quick!