RIP Tim Curry (1946 - 2026)

We lost another legend as Tim Curry has passed away.

Curry memorably played Long John Silver in 1996's Muppet Treasure Island a role he reprised for the CD-ROM game. 

It's been said that while Michael Cain treated The Muppets as fellow actors for The Muppet Christmas Carol, Tim Curry considered himself a fellow Muppet for Muppet Treasure Island.

At the conclusion of filming, Curry was given a Muppet caricature of himself as a gift, which you can see here.

He also provided voices for a number of characters in the Henson series Dinosaurs. 

He also actor contributed a Lemon-Stuffed Roasted Chicken recipe for Miss Piggy's cookbook, "In the Kitchen with Miss Piggy" and narrated A Sesame Street Christmas Carol.

 

In 1998, Curry starred in Madness Reigns, an unaired pilot produced by the Jim Henson Company, playing an exiled king. 

His numerous film credits include The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Annie, Clue, Legend, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Stephen King’s It TV movie, and the 2000 feature film adaptation of Charlie's Angels.

He also provided voices for FernGully: The Last Rainforest, The Rugrats Movie, Rugrats in Paris, and The Wild Thornberrys Movie. 

His stage credits range from The Pirate King in The Pirates of Penzance to Spamalot.

But to us he'll always be "Professional Pirate" Long John Silver in Muppet Treasure Island. 

You can read more about Timm Curry at Variety.

Tim Curry was 80.

Coming Soon Dinosaurs Geeki Tikis!

Geeki Tikis teased their San Diego Comic Con lineup and among this year's offering is an Earl Sinclair tiki!

The Dinosaurs Earl Sinclair Geeki Tikis mug will retail for $35 and make it's debut at SDCC  before being available on their website and specialty shops.  

What do think of Geeki Tikis' not the mama mug?

NECA Announces TWO Dinosaurs Earl Variant Action Figures!

NECA Announced two new version's of their Dinosaurs Earl action figures are on the way - a convention exclusive "Captain Impressive" and a WESAYSO version.

The details for both figures are below:

Dinosaurs- 7” Scale Action Figure - Earl Sinclair "Captain Impressive" (SDCC 2024)

The Sinclairs are your average family with one BIG difference… they’re talking dinosaurs living in the year 60,000,003 BC! Jim Henson’s creatures for Dinosaurs made this early ‘90s show a comedy hit that’s still certifiably fresh.

Now you can fight for truth, justice, and the Pangaean way with this Captain Impressive Earl Sinclair action figure by NECA! This 2024 Con Exclusive is based on the dino patriarch’s superhero persona from the classic Season 4 episode, “Earl, Don’t Be a Hero.”

After falling into a glowing lake of toxic waste, Earl discovers that he has superpowers! However, it turns out that his employer, the WESAYSO Corp, owns the rights to the toxic waste, and thus, Captain Impressive becomes a corporate merchandising opportunity. 

This 7-inch scale action figure is fully articulated (including tail) and includes soft goods tailored costume, wired cape, interchangeable heads and hands, and trachea plug accessory! Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging.

Below is a clip from the episode:

Dinosaurs- 7” Scale Action Figure - Ultimate Earl Sinclair WESAYSO

This 7” scale Earl Sinclair action figure is ready for work at WESAYSO! 

The figure is fully articulated (including tail) and packed with accessories: includes interchangeable heads, interchangeable gloved hands, “WESAYSO” hard hat, lunchbox, little buddies, cans and soft goods work shirt. Collector-friendly window box packaging with opening front flap.

The Dinosaurs- 7” Scale Action Figure - Earl Sinclair "Captain Impressive" (SDCC 2024) Con Exclusive Presale runs from June 26th- June 28th on the NECAstore.com. 

While the Dinosaurs- 7” Scale Action Figure - Ultimate Earl Sinclair WESAYSO is coming soon to Target and most NECA retailers!

Pre-Order NECA's Dinosaurs Ultimate Figures!

We now have a look at NECA's upcoming Dinosaurs Ultimate action figures.

Not only that, but they announced the first two figures, Baby and Earl, are now available for pre-order as well. 

The Sinclairs are your average family with one BIG difference… they're talking dinosaurs living in the year 60,000,003 BC!

Jim Henson's creatures for Dinosaurs made this early 1990s show a comedy hit that's still certifiably fresh. Now you can bring home a little bit of the prehistoric with NECA's detailed action figures.

This fully articulated Baby Sinclair action figure is absolutely packed with accessories, including highchair and interchangeable head and hands. Stands in 7" scale (actual measurement 4 inches). Collector-friendly window box packaging with opening front flap.

 

Dinosaurs Ultimate Earl Sinclair 7-Inch Scale Action Figure:

The Earl Sinclair action figure is fully articulated (including tail) and comes with accessories like a TV remote, beverage cans, captain's hat, Fernhill mug, and interchangeable head / hands.

Product Features:

• 7-inch scale (17.78cm)
• Made of plastic
• Based on the Dinosaur TV series
• Highly articulated
• Window box packaging

Box Contents:

• Earl Sinclair figure
• Alternate head
• 3 Pairs of alternate hands
• TV remote
• Captain's hat
• Fernhill mug
• Beverage 6-pack
• Cigar

$39.99 / Pre-order at Entertainment Earth and Big Bag Toy Store

Dinosaurs Ultimate Baby Sinclair 7-Inch Scale Action Figure:

The Baby Sinclair action figure measures around 4-inches tall and includes accessories like a highchair, bowl, spoon, baby bottle, golden horn, TV remote, baseball bat, caveman cookie, frying pan, cookie creature, stuffed dinosaur toys, slingshot, George the Hippo, and interchangeable head and hands.

Product:

• Features7-inch scale (17.78cm)
• Made of plastic
• Based on the Dinosaur TV series
• Highly articulated
• Window box packaging

Box Contents:

• Baby Sinclair figure
• Alternate head
• 2 Pairs of alternate hands
• Highchair with blanket
• Bowl
• Spoon
• Bottle
• TV remote
• Caveman cookie
• Cookie creature
• Frying pan
• 3 Dinosaur toys
• Slingshot
• George the Hippo toy

 $39.99 / Pre-order at Entertainment Earth and Big Bad Toy Store. 

NECA's Dinosaurs Baby & Earl Sinclair Ultimate action figures will be released in October.

Rare Muppet Clips Vol 3 #6!

We're back with another batch of rare Muppet performances.

Again, we do not own these clips, nor do we make any guarantees to how long they'll be available, so watch them while you can!

Miss Piggy at the Comedy Hall of Fame (early 90's):

Dinosaurs' Baby Sinclair Slugs Michael Eisner:

Esskay Meats Commercials:

 

The Muppet Show Live Promo (2004):

  

"Octopus's Garden" on The Ed Sullivan Show (March 1, 1970):

Kermit and Miss Piggy on Today (2002):

We hope you enjoyed these rare Muppet performances. Join us next time as we present more rare Muppet clips!