Muppet Thought of the Week - Kermit the Frog Buzzes In!

Kermit catches us up with his Muppet Thought of the Week.

"We’re Doing A Best Of The Muppets" Album Coming Soon!

As if UK fans didn't have enough to look forward to next month with the Muppets live performance coming and all, now they're getting a new album too! 

Well, technically it's not a new album, but a new "best of" compilation.

"We’re Doing A Best Of The Muppets" features classic Muppet tunes mixed with newer entries from the past two movies and more. 

The track list: 
1. The Muppet Show Theme Joanna Newsom, The Muppets The Muppets
2. Movin' Right Along Fozzie, Kermit The Muppet Movie
3. Mah Na Mah Na Mahna Mahna and The Two Snowths The Muppets
4. Happy Feet Kermit the Frog Best of the Muppets
5. Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix) Miss Piggy, The Flamingos Muppets Most Wanted
6. Moves Like Jagger Scooter, The Penguins Muppets Most Wanted
7. Rainbow Connection The Muppets The Muppets
8. Can You Picture That? Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem The Muppet Movie
9. Man Or Muppet Jason Segel, Walter The Muppets
10. America Fozzie The Muppet Movie
11. Smells Like Teen Spirit The Muppet Barbershop Quartet The Muppets
12. Popcorn The Muppets Popcorn Single
13. What Now My Love? Miss Piggy Best of the Muppets
14. (It's Not Easy) Bein' Green Kermit the Frog Best of the Muppets
15. Tenderly Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem Band Best of the Muppets
16. Halfway Down the Stairs Kermit the Frog and Robin Best of the Muppets
17. Rainbow Connection The Moopets The Muppets
18. Life's A Happy Song Finale Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Jason Segel, The Muppets
The Muppets

There are a few surprises to be sure.

For one, they're using the version of the The Muppet Show Theme from the 2011's The Muppets instead of one from the original series. It also appears that Mah Na Mah Na is from The Muppets, and not the original as well. 

Other interesting choices include Muppets Most Wanted's Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix), and Moves Like Jagger, which was cut from the original release of the movie, 

Popcorn, which was previously only available as a digital single, and the Life's A Happy Song Finale from The Muppets. And really, The Moopets version of Rainbow Connection? Wow. 

By far, the biggest surprises though are what's NOT included. With a title like "We’re Doing A Best Of The Muppets" you would think, "We're Doing a Sequel" would be there. Not even "I'll Get You What You Want (Cockatoo in Malibu)" made the cut? Nor any of the new Electric Mayhem songs from the viral videos, or even Bohemian Rhapsody??

You can tell by the way they reference the songs in the track list that they simply took 2005's "Best of the Muppets featuring The Muppets' Wizard of Oz" removed the Oz tracks, added a few more from The Muppet Movie, then filled in the rest from The Muppets and Muppets Most Wanted. The Muppet Show isn't even mentioned as where the classic tracks came from, look at "Happy Feet Kermit the Frog Best of the Muppets" for example.

Nothing from The Great Muppet Caper, The Muppets Take Manhattan (which still has yet to be released on CD or digitally), The Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island, or even Muppets from Space.

I'm glad they're releasing a new compilation, but this seems like another missed opportunity. When someone says Best of the Muppets Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix), and Moves Like Jagger certainly aren't songs that even the most casual of fans would list.

As of now this UK only album, will be released July 6th.

Thanks to Christopher O' Conner for the heads up!

Dr. Teeth to Appear on Muppet Babies!

As we previously reported, Statler, Waldorf, Bunsen, Beaker, Rowlf, Rizzo, and Dr. Teeth would all be making guest appearances on the new Muppet Babies reboot. 

Since then, Statler, Waldorf, Bunsen, Beaker, and Rizzo have all made their debuts and tomorrow we can scratch one more name off the list... Dr. Teeth!

The good doctor will be appearing as his regular adult Muppet self inside a Muppet Babies fantasy, just like he did on the original series episode "Muppets Not Included"!

Dr. Teeth in "Muppets Not Included"

Here is the full episode description and clip (courtesy of Collider)

In the first story of the episode titled “The Good, The Bad and The Froggy,” Kermit and the gang go on a rootin’-tootin’ Wild West Adventure. Then, in “Muppet Rock,” the Muppet Babies form a rock band and Dr. Teeth makes a special guest appearance. 

Here's a (Dr. Teeth free) promo for the “The Good, The Bad and The Froggy/Muppet Rock”

That leaves only Rowlf to make his Muppet Babies reboot debut!

You catch it Friday, June 15th at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT on Disney Junior.

New Dinosaur Train and Splash DVD's!

Two new Henson DVD's came out this week

First, Splash and Bubbles make their DVD debut with "One Bog Ocean,"

And Dinosaur Train has new compilation of episodes about "Making New Friends."

Both are available at the links above through Amazon and at stores near you. 

Muppet Thought of the Week - Miss Piggy Has No Regrets!

Miss Piggy has no regrets about her Muppet Thought of the Week!

ReMIND Covers The Muppets!

As you can see below, Kermit and Miss Piggy grace the cover of latest issue of ReMIND Magazine.

Don't be fooled though, the issue's overall theme is "Kid Stuff", which we all know is not something Jim Henson particularly thought the Muppets were.

Even worse, while Kermit and Piggy appear on the cover, they nor any other Muppets get another mention inside the rest of the nostalgia laden magazine expect on this one page. 
Here is the official description of the issue:

Unleash your inner child with the June 2018 ReMIND Magazine dedicated to our youth. Remember beloved performers like Fred Rogers and discover the fascinating story behind his famous sweaters. Reminisce about the cartoons that we raced to watch on Saturday mornings like Schoolhouse Rock, Bugs Bunny, Scooby Doo and so many more. Plus, catch up with children’s TV pioneer Marty Krofft, creator of favorites like H.R. Pufnstuf and Land of the Lost.

Notice what they didn't mention in that description? The Muppets. Ya know, the major image on the cover. 

I sent ReMIND a letter hoping they correct this missed opportunity in an upcoming issue. 

You can find this issue at Barnes and Noble and online from Rewind. 

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.