Muppet Stuff Video: UK Exclusive Christmas Unboxing!

In our latest video, I’m diving into a festive haul of UK-exclusive Muppet items from Asda George, along with some brand-new Muppet Christmas Carol goodies you won’t want to miss!

Whether you're here for nostalgia, shopping inspiration, or to see what Disney and the UK retailers have cooked up for Christmas, this video has all the cheer and chaos you'd expect from a Muppet haul!

If you’re a Muppet fan, collector, or just love a bit of Christmas magic, this unboxing is for you.

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Muppet Stuff Video: 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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Exclusive Muppet Items at Primark!

Primark has an exclusive line of Muppet beauty products including pajamas, a hair brush, and bath products.  

Primark’s exclusive Muppet beauty line is a fun and quirky collection that brings a playful twist to your self-care routine. The line includes a variety of items, from cute pajamas that feature your favorite Muppet characters to a hairbrush designed with fun colors and textures. Each item is inspired by the vibrant personalities of the Muppets, making it a nostalgic and whimsical experience for fans.

Unfortunately, there only available in the UK and they don't ship to the US, UPDATE: They're available is US location NOW!

Let's take a look at some of the offerings.

Women’s The Muppets Onesie
A fleece-fabric onesie in a character design with a hood, zip front and rib cuffing

The Muppets Reversible Snuddie

A soft touch snuddie with a Muppets pattern on each side.

Muppets Long Pajama Set
A Muppets pajama set with Miss Piggy and Kermit design

Miss Piggy Bath Fizzer

A novelty bath fizzer, shaped like Miss Piggy.

Kermit Bath Fizzer
A novelty bath fizzer, shaped like Kermit the Frog.

Muppets Novelty Makeup Sponges
Makeup blending sponges with Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog character detail.

Muppets Compact Mirror
A compact mirror with Miss Piggy and Kermit designs.

The Muppets Paddle Brush
Paddle style hair brush featuring Miss Piggy and Kermit the Frog.

Overall, this exclusive line from Primark blends comfort, style, and nostalgia with the zany energy of the Muppets, making self-care just a bit more fun. Whether you're a long-time Muppet fan or just love quirky beauty products, this collection is sure to brighten up your routine.

You can buy these and other exclusive UK Muppet items at the links above and at Primark.

Muppet Christmas Carol 30th Anniversary Pins!

To further celebrate The Muppet Christmas Carol's 30th Anniversary, Disney Store released some exclusive limited edition pins! 

The Disney Store The Muppet Christmas Carol 30th Anniversary Limited Release Pin features Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Rizzo in a wreath.

Bring home Kermit, Miss. Piggy and friends with this The Muppet Christmas Carol 30th Anniversary Pin! Featuring all of your favorite characters, the charming pin will make a wonderful addition to your collectibles.

There's also a set of Disney Store The Muppet Christmas Carol 30th Anniversary Mystery Pins as well.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Muppet Christmas Carol with this mystery pin! Each box contains one of nine designs.

Each box contains 1 randomly selected pin from 9 overall designs. You won't know which pins you have until you open the box. 

 

         Pins include: Bunsen & Beaker, Rizzo & Gonzo, Ghost of Christmas Present, Statler &            Walforf, Fozzie, Swedish Chef, Sam Eagle, Kermit & Robin, and Miss Piggy.

For some reason the official description says "Each box contains 1 randomly selected pin", while the box says "Each box contains 2 randomly selected pins"

These are exclusive to Disney Stores, but for some reason are not yet available on the US ShopDisney site. 

However, UK fans can order these using the links above. The non-mystery Limited Release Pin was spotted at Disneyland, so i's possible they will be showing us at other Disney Resorts and at Disney brick and mortar/ online stores soon. 

The Muppet Movie at 40: Home Video Releases!

With celebration of The Muppet Movie's 40th anniversary, we look back at the variety of formats on which people have been able to watch the film at home. 

After it's massive theatrical debut in the summer in 1979, The Muppet Movie made its way to home video in 1980. 


Among it's first releases was this laserdisc released in 1980 by Magnetic Video:

Which was basically the same as their concurrent VHS release:

In addition to laserdisc, and VHS, Magnetic Video also released The Muppet Movie on another now long forgotten format, Beta:

RCA released the film on Selectivision 1981, 

and The Muppet Movie was major part of the company's ad campaign for their VideoDisc System. 

In the 80's through 90's The Muppet Movie was released and rereleased on VHS.

CBS/Fox Video released versions in 1982 and 1984. 

In 1993, Disney released The Muppet Movie on VHS with a free watch, 

as well as a laserdisc that would mark the first time the film was released in Widescreen.

Sony's dual format releases in 1999 marked two occasions, the first time The Muppet Movie was released on DVD and the last time it was released on VHS in the US.

The scant bonus features included director Jim Frawley's camera tests as well as Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Rizzo Muppetisms initially made for the Odessay network. 

Soon after acquiring The Muppets, Disney released The Muppet Movie: Kermit's 50th Anniversary Edition in recognition of Kermit's 50th anniversary. 

The sole bonus feature was Pepe Profiles: Kermit. 

In 2011, Disney released the first ever Bluray of The Muppet Movie with their Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition.   

This release saw the return of Pepe’s Profiles: Kermit - A Frog's Life, an extended version of Jim Frawley's camera test, along with Doc Hopper's Commercial, Original Theatrical Trailers, Frog-E-Oke Sing-Along/ Disney Intermission, and a hidden easter egg of Kermit's bicycle outtakes

This was the film's first HD release, check out this comparison on the upgraded picture from the previously released DVD. 

The Muppet Movie has also been released on home video around the world, but two UK releases stand out among the rest, and for the exact opposite reason. 

This 1987 UK VHS release by Palace, Virgin/PVG is notable for having many differences from the US theatrical version. 

It runs a full 5 minutes longer and includes a slightly longer comedy club performance from Fozzie, a longer dance number with Kermit, a short opening and closing speech from Doc Hopper on his French Fried Frogs Legs commercial, a longer conversation between Doc Hopper and Max before they encountered Kermit and Fozzie in the rainbow-painted Studebaker, Dr. Teeth gives a more in-depth reading from the script over scenes from the film, an extra verse is added to "I Hope That Something Better Comes Along", a different instrumental track is used for "Never Before, Never Again", and the Muppets' conversations during the end credits can be heard.

You can watch Dr. Teeth's extended script reading and hear the alternate music during "Never Before, Never Again" below:

By far the most interesting release of The Muppet Movie though was its VERY first home video release in 1980 on Super 8 film. 

The home video market was just starting and no format (VHS, Beta, or laserdisc) had really taken hold yet, and therefore there weren't any real standard players. Super 8 film was popular for recording home movies and therefore many people already had the projectors in their homes.

The studios wanted to capitalize on this accessibility, so they released many popular films on the format including Star Wars. One of the problems though was how much content could fit on the small reel of film. The full length of feature films was too long for the reels so they needed to be edited in order to fit. 

The total run of this version is a scant 18 minutes. Most of the running gags, most second verses of songs were all cut. New sound effects and audio cues were created. All the guest stars appear, though some of their lines were cut, and except for the shot were Doc Hopper and Max get hit with the giant pie, they are neither seen nor mentioned. 

You can watch the entire Super 8 version below:

Remember, you can celebrate The Muppet Movie's 40th Anniversary not just at home, but at a theater near you too thanks to Fathom Events. 

And here's something you'll only see in the theater, the Universal logo. 

According to Jim Henson Legacy President Craig Shemin, while ATV was the original distributor, and The Jim Henson Company owned the rights for a while, and though Disney owns the rights to film now, Universal owns the exclusive theatrical rights in perpetuity!

I hope you enjoyed this look back at the many sizes, shapes, and formats The Muppet Movie has been released. 

Who know what formats will be next, but someday we'll find it....until then, check out the alternate end credit sequence from the extended version where you can actually hear the Muppets dialogue during the credits. 

Throwback Thursday: Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog on Wogan!

Some video recently surfaced of Jim Henson with Kermit the Frog on BBC talk show Wogan from December 6th 1985.

Enjoy!

New Year, New Calendars!

A new year brings new calendars!

I'm sure many of you have probably been checking your local calendar shops and kiosks for this year's Muppet calendar only come up empty.

It's sad to say, but for the first time in many years there is not a US Muppet calendar.  

There a UK one available and will ship to the US (though is now sold out on Amazon.)

The Muppets Official 2018 Calendar:

Though 2018 does bring a new calendar for Labyrinth, that is more readily available.

Jim Henson's Labyrinth 2018 Wall Calendar:

As is Sesame Street's calendar, which this year features famility activities.

Sesame Street Activity Calendar 2018:

If you're in desperate need to get your Muppet calendar fix for 2018, you could try this German calendar.

The Muppets Familienplaner - Kalender 2018 (Germany):

Hopefully 2019 will bring a new US Muppet calendar, but as a means of last resort, you could always reuse 2007's.