Loungefly Rowlf & Fozzie Mini Backpacks!

Loungefly's next two Muppet Mini Backpacks featuring Rowlf & Fozzie are now available to order in the US. 

Check out the details and specs below. 

FOZZIE BEAR MINI BACKPACK HANDBAG

Backpack covered on the front and sides with a soft faux fur and is shaped to look exactly like Fozzie Bear! Features applique, embroidered, debossed, and printed details to look just like the bear. 

Back of backpack features Fozzie's favorite catch phrase ""Wocka Wocka.""

• Main compartment opens with a zipper with a rubber chicken charm.
• Front zipper pouch pocket and two side slot pockets.
• Interior lining is all-over print. Zippers and zipper tabs are gold colored.
• Made of Faux Leather Shell material.
• Adjustable padded shoulder straps, includes a top handle.
• Features the official Loungefly x Disney badge on the bottom right of the backpack.
• Backpack approximately measures 10.5""H x 4.5"" D x 9""W.

ROWLF THE DOG MINI BACKPACK HANDBAG

Loungefly x Disney Muppets Rowlf the Dog Mini Backpack Handbag Cosplay.

Backpack is covered in soft faux fur and is shaped to look exactly like Rowlf! Features applique, embroidered, debossed, and printed details to look just like the lovable dog.

Back of backpack features Rowlf playing the piano.

• Main compartment opens with a zipper with a piano charm.
• Front zipper pouch pocket and two side slot pockets.
• Interior lining is all-over print of Rowlf playing the piano. Zippers and zipper tabs are gold colored.
• Made of Faux Leather Shell material.
• Adjustable padded shoulder straps, includes a top handle.
• Features the official Loungefly x Disney badge on the bottom right of the backpack.
• Backpack approximately measures 10.5""H x 4.5"" D x 9""W.

Open and Clothing also has them as a two-pack for $30 off.  

ROWLF & FOZZIE MINI BACKPACK 2-PIECE SET

Both are available to order from Open and Clothing at the links above and Rowlf is also available, from Amazon as well. 

NOTE: We are part of the Amazon associates program and any purchase using our links helps support the site. 

Coming Soon: Rowlf & Fozzie Loungefly Mini Backpacks!

Rowlf and Fozzie are joining Kermit, Miss Piggy, Animal, and The Electric Mayhem as mini backpacks.

Rowlf is already available in UK from Iflover.com but both Rowlf and Fozzie will be available soon in the US. 

Here's a closer look at the backpacks details.

Rowlf's backpack features Rowlf playing the piano surrounded by music notes, candelabras, and The Muppets logo. 

The back features an imge of Rowlf playing the piano.

and the zipper has a piano charm.

The inside of the Fozzie backpack has yet to be revealed, 

but the zipper has a rubber chicken charm.

While the back back features Fozzie saying "Wocka Wocka!"

Both are 10'' H x 9 1/2'' x 6 1/2''

We'll let you know when then can be ordered, but both should be available soon. 

Happy Birthday, Jim Henson!

In honor of what would have been Jim Henson’s 87th birthday and the Museum of the Moving Image’s Rowlf centric celebratory program today we present a selection of Rowlf/ Jim clips. 

Rowlf's First Appearance on The Jimmy Dean Show:

   

Muppet Purina Commercials - Rowlf and Baskerville (1962-1963):

 

Rowlf Meets Lassie - The Jimmy Dean Show (12/26/1963):

   

 The Jimmy Dean Show - Rowlf's Flu:

   

 Vintage Jim Henson Commercial - Ideal Toys:

   

 Rowlf The Salesman (1966 IBM Film):

   

 Rowlf - "What a Wonderful World":

 

I Hope That Somethin' Better Comes Along - Rowlf the Dog and Kermit the Frog (1979):

 

 The Organization of Muppet Dogs (1989):

   

 Jim Henson, Kermit, and Rowlf on The Arsenio Hall Show (1989):

 

Watch Bill Barretta on Disney's Member Club Cruise!

Late last year Muppet performer Bill Barretta appeared on a Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise and Disney Parks just uploaded video from his appearance. 

Bill Barretta opens the Member Cruise show:

Rowlf the Dog takes the Member Cruise stage to chat about his experience on board, and working with Bill Barretta:

Bill Barretta talks about the origin of Pepe:

Pepe the King Prawn takes the stage and shares is favorite things about sailing with Disney Cruise Line and answers a few audience questions:

Rare Muppet Clips Volume 2!

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!

"Julie, Do Ya Love Me?" (The Julie Andrews Hour, 1973)
Rowlf and Julie perform "Julie, Do Ya Love Me?" on The Julie Andrews Hour. This clip originally aired February 17th, 1973.

Visual Thinking (The Tonight Show, 1974)
Kermit and Grump perform "Visual Thinking" on this 1974 episode of The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. 

Big Bird's Dance (The Ed Sullivan Show)

Big Bird dances on The Ed Sullivan Show from December 14, 1969. Big Bird is performed by Daniel Seagren in this appearance and not Caroll Spinney.

What's My Line? - Big Bird & Caroll Spinney (1972)

Guest try to figure who who Big Bird is - this time performed by Caroll Spinney - who also appears, in this 1972 episode of What's My Line? 

If you like these be sure to check out Part 1.

If you find a rare Muppet clip and would like us to share it, please send us a link!

Rare Muppet Clips: Volume 1!

Some very rare and seldom seen Muppet clips have been making their way to youtube recently and we thought we'd make sure more people saw these gems. 

In that spirit, today we start a new series showcasing these lost Henson performances. 

The clips are in no particular order and span the gamut of the Henson universe. Note: 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!

Bossmen Dance to "Spanish Flea" (Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, 1974):

King Goshposh and Featherstone "Keep it Down!" (The Perry Como Winter Show, 1972):

Rowlf and Cleo Laine sing "I Want a Simple Song" (Cleo, 1978):

Kermit and Fozzie share the history of the Muppets with Dr. Jerry Nelson (The Vent Event, 1978):

If you find a rare Muppet clip and would like us to share it, please send us a link!

Baby Rowlf Makes His Debut!

All this month we'll be looking back at a few things that slipped by us during the year.

Back in February Rowlf made his Muppet Babies reboot debut. 

You can watch a clip of his first appearance on the show below:

Rowlf's a Champion!

Back in October a few images emerged that hinted at Rowlf appearing on America's Got Talent: Champions.

Well, last night Rowlf, former AGT winner Darci Lynne, and Edna stopped by to serenade Simon Cowell.

We also got a return of Rowlf's Tavern! Check out their performance below. 

Rowlf to Make Muppet Babies Debut!

Rowlf is finally making his way to the new Muppet Babies!

Rowlf will debut this week in an episode titled “The Best, Best Friend.”
The episode will see Rowlf visit the playroom leading to duet with Kermit about the friendship between frogs and dogs.

Check out a preview in the clip from the LA times below:

The pair’s musical compatibility and Rowlf’s general likability, however, cause Fozzie to worry that he might be losing his best friend, Kermit.
“The Best, Best Friend” will premiere Feb. 15 at 10 AM on the Disney Channel.

Rowlf to Appear on America's Got Talent Champions!

Come January the previous champions of America's Got Talent will duke it out on a whole new show called America's Got Talent Champions!

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Based on these recent tweets, it looks like Rowlf will make an appearance! 

Having a doggone great time at #AGTChampions with @heidiklum! Later, she’s gonna take me for a walk and help me pick out some new designer collars. #Woof! – Rowlf pic.twitter.com/vupXa2hN23

— The Muppets (@TheMuppets) October 18, 2018

The Paws that refreshes! Knocking knuckles with @HowieMandel at #AGTChampions. Love the look: Gotta find out who his groomer is. pic.twitter.com/A2rsXD40KY

— The Muppets (@TheMuppets) October 18, 2018

Cute as a box of puppies and terrifically talented, too! Hanging with @ItsDarciLynne and Edna at #AGTChampions is about as good as a scratch behind the ears. — Rowlf pic.twitter.com/Ca47Sjs6cX

— The Muppets (@TheMuppets) October 18, 2018

America's Got Talent Champions premieres January 7th at 8pm on NBC!

Hallmark Rowlf Ornament Now Available!

Hallmark's Rowlf ornament is now available!

The 3 inch ornament will play "Eight Little Notes," as performed by Jim Henson as Rowlf, from The Muppet Show.

Below is Hallmark's official description:

Looking for a notable gift that a Muppets fan will love? This Christmas tree ornament, which features Rowlf the Dog tickling the ivories and singing the memorable tune "Eight Little Notes," will be music to their ears. Just don't expect to hear any woofs or barks from this piano-playing pooch!

The ornament costs $19.99 and is available in both Hallmark stores and online.

Hallmark Rowlf Ornament - New Images and Info!

We now have more images and info about Hallmark's upcoming Rowlf ornament. 

The 3 inch ornament will play "Eight Little Notes," and you can now hear the recording used for yourself:

Yes, that's Jim Henson performing Rowlf straight from The Muppet Show!

We even have a back view or the ornament as well:

Below is Hallmark's official description:

Looking for a notable gift that a Muppets fan will love? This Christmas tree ornament, which features Rowlf the Dog tickling the ivories and singing the memorable tune "Eight Little Notes," will be music to their ears. Just don't expect to hear any woofs or barks from this piano-playing pooch!

The ornament will cost $19.99, which is about 2 dollars more then the last few Muppet ornaments, and will be available in both Hallmark stores and online July 14!

Hallmark's 2018 Muppet Ornament.....ROWLF!

For whatever reason, Hallmark didn't show off this year's Muppet ornament at NYCC, nor at Toy Fair.

However, thanks to Hallmark stores getting their Dream Catalog in, we now know which Muppet will be this year's ornament... Rowlf!

The ornament will play "Eight Little Notes", which confirms that Hallmark went back to the classic Muppet Show style instead of using the characters as they appeared in The Muppet Christmas Carol. All he's missing is a talking Beethoven bust!

The ornament will be available at Hallmarks stores beginning this summer.

New WE Day Promo Featuring Rowlf and Alicia Keys!

A new promo featuring Rowlf and Alicia Keys hit the web promoting this year's youth empowerment WE Day.

The special was filmed back in April and will feature Fozzie Bear performing stand-up with with Josh Gad while with Statler and Waldorf learn "an important lesson about bullying." 

Other Muppets appearing include Miss Piggy, Animal, and The Swedish Chef who will be appearing along with such celebrities as Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Lilly Singh, Rowan Blanchard, Laverne Cox, Bryan Cranston, Jessie J, and aforementioned Alicia Keys.

You can lean more about WE Day at We.org

The WE Day special will air August 4th 8/7c on CBS.

Diamond Select Toys Muppet Action Figures Series 3 Now Available!

After a couple delays, last week Series 3 of Diamond Select Toys' Muppet Action Figures were finally released!

This wave includes, Rowlf, Crazy Harry, Mahna Mahna, Floyd, Janice, Miss Piggy, Foo-Foo, and a Penguin (not Gloria Estefan).

Here's how they look in their packaging:

We will have a more in depth review soon, but in the meantime check out these great shots of the figures in action! (Be sure to click on them to the see them in all their HD glory!)

You can get them now though Amazon, directly through Diamond Select Toys, and at your local comic shop. These will NOT be sold in less accessorized versions as Toys R Us and Barnes and Noble. 

First Packaging Look at Diamond Select Toys Muppet Action Figures Series 3!

They may have been delayed, but we now have our first look at wave 3 of Diamond Select Toys Muppet action figures.

Rowlf, Crazy Harry, and Mahna Mahna will come with a piano, sheet music,candelabra, music stand,microphone, and a very yellowed (aged?) bust of Beethoven.

Floyd and Janice will come with a guitar, bass, music stands, harmonica, tambourine, speakers, and an easel. Janice's hat will be removable and may also come with sheet music.

Miss Piggy, Foo-Foo, and Penguin (not Gloria Estefan) will come with a mirror, magazines, Piggy's walk of fame star, Foo-Foo's leash and bowl, and framed photo of Kermit. This is the first time we've seen the Kermit image used for Piggy's frame.

We hear these will be available in late June/early July, though Amazon says end of July.

You can preorder them now though Amazon, directly through Diamond Select Toys, and at your local comic shop.