RIP Toys R Us!

As Toys R Us closes its doors we look back at some of the memorable and exclusive Muppet related goodness the iconic toy store has brought us over the years.

If that wasn't enough, we've even sprickled the article with Toys R Us Muppet ads!

The Blues Brothers 

In 1980, The Blues Brothers featured a chase scene in a mall with a Toys R Us store. Before being driven through, Fisher Price's Muppet and Sesame Street plush were prominently featured with a patron even asking the clerk "Do you a have Miss Piggy?"

You can watch the entire scene below:

Best Friends Plush

In 2002, Fisher-Price made a line of Sesame Street exclusive Toys R U plush. Each toy featured two characters, sewn together.

Tuxedo Kermit

Palisades' Tuxedo Kermit Action Figure was sold exclusively through ToyFare Magazine and Toys R Us in 2002 as well. 

Charity Appearances

Kevin Clash and Elmo appeared at the 2003 Toys R' Us Children's Fund.

Animated Storybooks
The 2008 Sesame Street Animated Storybooks Flutter By, Butterfly and Imagine... A Wish for Grover were originally Toys R Us exclusives.

 

CD Samplers
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol CD Sampler was released with A Sesame Street Christmas Carol exclusively through Toys R Us in 2006.

The Muppet Whatnot Workshop

From 2009 - 2015 Toys R Us owned and operated FAO Schwarz, and in 2008 opened The Muppet Whatnot Workshop, where you could create your own Muppet. 

Brooke Shields Builds her own Whatnot

Not only did FAO Schwarz have an entire Muppet section dedicated to the Whatnot Workshop, beginning in October 2011, Whatnot kits were also sold exclusively at FAO Schwarz and Toys R Us. 

In 2011, FAO branded Muppet puppets could also be found at Toys R Us locations. 

After FAO closed, some Toys R U locations sold The Muppet Whatnot Workshop bags!

Minimates
In 2015, The Toys R Us carried an exclusive Formal Kermit and Piggy Diamond Select Minimates set.

In 2015, Toys R Us also carried a regular and  "Lab Accident" Bunsen and Beaker 
Minimates sets.

2016 saw the release of two exclusive Pigs in Space Minimates sets...

as well as a Tuxedo Kermit and Animal Minimates set. 

Garthim 
Funko's Dark Crystal Garthim ReAction figure was a 2017 Toys R US exclusive.

Sprocket
And last but not least, right before Toys R US announced they were closing in the spring 2018, they released this exclusive Funko Pop! of Fraggle Rock's Sprocket . 

In addition to these exclusives, Toys R Us sold all kinds of other Henson related toys and games over the years featuring characters from Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock, The Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Muppet Babies, Bear in the Big Blue House, Dinosaur Train, The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss, The Muppets, and more.  

As Toys R Us goes out of business, we are reminded that not only we not want to grow up, but we'll always be Toys R Us kids. 

SDCC Exclusives Now Available!

Couldn't make it to San Diego Comic Con this year and want do get the new Henson exclusives?

Well don't fret. The con may be over but you can now snag the two major Muppet/ Henson exclusives online now! 

Diamond Select Toys / Toy's R Us' "Formal Kermit & Ms. Piggy" exclusive Minimates 2 pack is now available on Toys R Us' website (1 per order limit).

Toys R Us also has the SDCC exclusive Funko Reaction The Dark Crystal 3.75 inch Vinyl Figure - Landstrider and Jen available on their website, (5 per order limit), as well. 

We also now have a look a the back of both packages: 

Both are now available from Toys R Us at the links above!

Preview Diamond Select Toy's Muppet Minimates Series 3!

The first two series of Diamond Select Toy's Minimates are now available and here's what to look forward to in series 3!

Our friends at Diamond Select Toys sent us some great Hi-Res images of what to expect. 

Patrol Bear Fozzie with Constantine:

Floyd with Janice:

Pepe with the Muppet Newsman:

And to complete your Minimates Electric Mayhem, Zoot with Lips!: 

Entertainment Earth currently states that they'll be available in January 2017, but you can pre-order them now. 

SDCC Exclusive Muppets Minimates!

Along with Funko's exclusive Dark Crystal Funko ReAction figure, this year's San Diego Comic Con will also have an exclusive Muppet Minimate two pack!

The Toys R Us exclusive Formal Kermit and Piggy set will be available at the Diamond Select booth!

Muppets Minimates Series 2!

Diamond Select Toys has officially announced the second wave of in their Muppets Minimates line, and it's structured a little different than the first. 

The line up of characters available at comic shops and specialty stores includes:

Trenchcoat Kermit with Rowlf

Dr. Teeth with Animal

Statler & Waldorf

Crazy Harry with Mahna Mahna

These should be avialble at your local comic shop and Barnes and Noble soon. To find your nearest comic shop try comicshoplocator.com!

Toys R Us locations, however will get a different assortment including their own exclusive Pigs in Space characters.

Tuxedo Kermit with Animal

Dr. Teeth with Rowlf

First Mate Piggy with Dr. Julius Strangepork

Capt. Link Hogthrob with Swine Trek Crew Member

Each Minimates mini-figure features up to 14 points of articulation, as well as fully interchangeable parts.

These should be hitting store shelves soon.

There aren't any photos for Series 3 yet but we hear it will include Floyd, Janice, Zoot, Lips, Newsman, Pepe and Constantine! 

Sounds like a great line-up!

We'll keep you posted as more info become available. 

First Wave of Muppet Minimates Now Available!

The first wave of Diamond Select's Muppets Minimates are now available!

Kermit, Robin, and Miss Piggy:

Fozzie & Scooter:

Toys R Us Exclusive Beaker & Dr. Bunsen Honeydew:

Toys R Us Exclusive Beaker & Lab Explosion Dr. Bunsen Honeydew:

These are all available at Toys R Us using the links above or at your local store. 


Note: The lab explosion Beaker & Dr. Bunsen Honeydew variant is sold out on their website, but you can use the web # to see if your local store has it in stock.