Labyrinth - Crystal Ball Replica with Trapped Sarah!

Have you ever wanted to be the Golblin King, look into your crystal ball and see Sarah inside?

If so, Ikon Collectibles has the item for you! Soon you'll be able to own your very own 1:1 scale crystal ball with Sarah etched inside!

"It's a crystal. Nothing more. But if you turn it this way and look into it, it will show you your dreams.” 

Look into the crystal ball to reveal your dreams. It has the power to transport you far, far away... all you have to do is gaze into it. 

This beautifully created Crystal Ball Life-Size Replica pays tribute to the beloved Jim Henson fantasy classic, Labyrinth, which told the tale of a young girl who must solve a labyrinth in time to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King.
Sitting atop a regal purple base and measuring 10cm in diameter, the Crystal Ball replica is based on the iconic Labyrinth movie poster, containing the etched image of the story’s young heroine, Sarah (as played by Jennifer Connelly), appearing trapped inside by David Bowie’s Goblin King character, Jareth.
Add this beautiful tribute to Labyrinth to your movie memorabilia collection.

The Labyrinth - Crystal Ball is available to pre-order now through Autralia's Popcultcha and will be out in September.

Pre-order The Castle of the Skeksis!

Hot off their Chamberlain, worm, and Emperor's septer. Chronicle Collectibles now has The Dark Crystal's Castle of the Skeksis up for pre-order. 

• Limited Edition
• Officially licensed
• Made from a 3-D scan of the original prop in cooperation with The Jim Henson Company
• Features detailed base with The Dark Crystal relief plaque
• Measures approximately 18" high by 8" wide
• Crafted in polyresin
• Priced at $249 and eligible for 3 and 6 month no-interest payment plans

You can pre-order the castle today at chroniclecollectibles.com

The Dark Crystal Adult Coloring Book Coming Next Year!

In the vein of the Labyrinth adult coloring book comes next year's Dark Crystal Adult Coloring Book!

While no images, or cover art, have been released yet, the book will feature over "forty black and white illustrations showcasing the strange and magical world of Thra, populated with vibrant creatures and characters like Jen, Kira, the Skeksis, the Mystics, Aughra, and more, waiting to be brought to colorful life."
It won't be out until July, but you can pre-order it now through Amazon.

Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: A Discovery Adventure Coming Soon!

A new oversized hardcover book about the land of Thra is coming next year to a book store near you. 

Readers of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: A Discovery Adventure will join Jen and Kira on a grand adventure through the world of Thra in their journey to restore the Dark Crystal. 

According to Nerdist, the book will offer fans an "immersive, interactive experience."

In this new book, you can help Jen and Kira find the missing shard, evade Skeksis, and heal their land in this stunning volume, gorgeously illustrated by artist Ann Marcellino. In a statement, Marcellino said, “I hope readers will enjoy looking through the details of the illustrations and maybe even come out of it with a new appreciation for the Dark Crystal world.”

Each page of of this new book will contain extremely detailed artwork with hidden treasures waiting to be found as readers rediscover the magic of the film, with lush spreads that present Jim Henson and Brian Froud’s fantastical vision of Thra and the wonderful creatures that live there. The book also features bonus challenges that take viewers deeper into the enchanting landscapes, Crystal Castle, and Aughra’s Observatory.

Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal: A Discovery Adventure will be released in May, and you can pre-order your copy now from Amazon. 

Diamond Select’s Fourth Wave of Muppet Figures "Shelved"!

Well Muppet fans, we have some sad news to report. According to a friend and fellow muppet fan who worked with Diamond Select on their Muppet action figure line, the next wave has been "shelved until they can get enough "retail interest" ". 

Below is the announcement:

"Well, ladies and gentlemen, the official word from the big cheese at DST and their forum is that the Muppets wave four has been shelved until they can get enough "retail interest" or they find a way to direct-market these. They're all perfected and ready to go into production, so there's no additional work that they require. While I am disappointed, I am not surprised. Diamond is an amazing company with amazing products and I'm very grateful about all they've done thus far. Honestly, from top to bottom - nobody is Palisades. Nobody ever will be. It's an impossible comparison because it had one of the biggest product cheerleaders ever in Ken. I've never seen someone care as much and put as much of himself in any creative field than he did. That guy never slept in those years. I'm not sure if he even sleeps now. I think he's probably superhuman. That said, I don't think there's much we can do and messaging me for help won't do a darn thing, unfortunately. If you feel the need to message anyone, go to Diamond Select's facebook page and mention the Muppets figures daily until they relent. It might not do any good, but I think it's important for all of us to finish what we start as creative people. Creative companies are no exception, but things happen that are even beyond their control. Peace all.”

As you may recall, wave 4 consisted of fan favorites Sam Eagle, Rizzo, Dr. Teeth. Zoot, and The Swedish Chef. Below are the prototypes we saw for the line at Toy Fair.

They look amazing, right? You want them in your collection, right? 

What can you do about? 

First, if you haven't bought any of the figures yet (and why haven't you??), Please do so! They're fantastic. The love and attention to detail is just as good, and sometimes even better than even the much loved Palisade's line.

You can order them from Amazon (which helps support this blog), Entertainment Earth and other retailers. 

Both sites also still have pre-order links for Wave 4. Use them. Tell retailers you want them by ordering them!

Second, if you already bought the figures, buy them again! Get any you've missed or buy one or five for friends and family. The holidays are coming and they make great gifts.

Third, as noted above "If you feel the need to message anyone, go to Diamond Select's facebook page and mention the Muppets figures daily until they relent."

We can't recommend using all three options above enough.

Help get wave 4 to Muppet fans around the world!

Pre-order McFarlane Toys' Jareth!

McFarlane Toys' Labyrinth Jareth action figure is now available to pre-order!

The figure comes with 12 points of articulation and iconic accessories like his masquerade mask and crystal orb. For those that like their collectibles MIP, Jareth will come in window box packaging.

While thins can change, Entertainment Earth's listing says it will be released in November, while Amazon's (much more expensive) link says the end of December. 

You can pre-order you own Golblin King at Entertainment Earth.

Sesame Street - The Together Book - Gets Special Re-issue!

This year marks the 75th anniversary of Little Golden Books, and to celebrate they are re-releasing select titles!

Little Golden Book's Sesame Street "The Together Book" was one of the first Sesame Books ever released.

The official synopsis:A classic Sesame Street Little Golden Book about cooperation and friendship returns—just in time for the 75th-anniversary celebration of Little Golden Books!

One of the first two Sesame Street Little Golden Books ever published—in 1971, along with The Monster at the End of this Book—returns just in time for the 75th-anniversary celebration of Little Golden Books, with the classic Sesame themes of working together, cooperation, problem solving, and friendship. Girls and boys ages 2 to 5 will see how the Sesame Street Muppets solve problems by sharing tasks, from pushing a heavy wagon to drinking a milkshake that's too big for one. Sesame Street's original fans will welcome the return of this vintage classic with nostalgia and delight, and new fans will be charmed—and fascinated—by the retro look of their favorite Sesame Street characters: Big Bird, Grover, Bert, Ernie, Cookie Monster, Betty Lou, Little Bird, Herry, Sherlock Hemlock, and Roosevelt Franklin. 

Sesame Street first harnessed the power of media to educate children more than four decades ago, changing children’s television forever. Populated with furry creatures and a diverse cast, it was the first show of its kind and provided a blueprint for educational media for generations. There are more than 90 million Sesame Street “graduates” in the United States alone, and fans old and young can find their favorite fuzzy friends on PBS, HBO, Sesame’s award-winning website and chart-topping YouTube channels, as well as in books, toys, apps, healthy foods, and other products that benefit preschoolers and their families.
Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics, which address specific needs, such as girls’ education, financial empowerment, and autism. In 2019, Sesame Street will celebrate its 50th year of distributing quality educational content to families around the world.

"The Together Book"'s 75th anniversary edition will be released on July 25., but you can pre-order it here.

Muppets Mad Libs Coming This Fall!

A set of Muppets Mad Libs is coming this fall!

The 48 pages of wacky muppety phrases missing words won't be hitting stores untill October 25th, but you can pre-order it now from Amazon!