Rare Muppet Clips Vol 3 #5!

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! 

A Muppet Family Christmas nickelodeon promo: 

Kermit and Gonzo on Kermit's relationship with Miss Piggy (1996)

Kermit the Frog on Miss Piggy (1996):

 

 Miss Piggy interview on Kermit the Frog (2005):

 

BBC News' Christian Fraser Interviews Rowlf (Sep 2021):

The Making of The Muppet Christmas Carol:

We hope you enjoyed these rare Muppet performances. Join us next time as we present more rare Muppet clips! 

Muppet Stuff Video: NJ TOYCON, Kurt's Donations, and a Grail!

In our latest video we take a look at our TOYCON NJ finds and show off the massive amount of items our friend Kurt donated to the museum.

Make sure to watch until the end, to see the grail I traded for!

Look for more videos on our Youtube Channel.

Watch The Henson Company's "Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio" Teaser Trailer!

The first teaser trailer for Jim Henson Company's upcoming stop motion feature Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio was unveiled today. 

Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro reinvents the classic tale of the wooden marionette who is magically brought to life in order to mend the heart of a grieving woodcarver named Geppetto. This whimsical, stop-motion film directed by Guillermo del Toro and Mark Gustafson follows the mischievous and disobedient adventures of Pinocchio in his pursuit of a place in the world.

While no release date was announced, the teaser says the film will be released this "Holiday Season" on Netflix.

Weta Announces More Dark Crystal Mini Epics, Shard Statue, and a Sale!

Weta announced they are expanding their Dark Crystal offerings with new Mini Epics of Aughra and Chamberlain, a Crystal Shard statue, and a sale on many of their previously released Labyrinth and Dark Crystal products!

The Crystal Shard

When single shines the triple sun,
What was sundered and undone,
Shall be whole, the two made one,
By Gelfling hand, or else by none.

Tasked by his master, the Mystic urSu, Jen sets out to find Aughra before the three suns of Thra converge. She reveals to him the origin of the Skeksis, brought when the Crystal was broken, entrusting him with taking the broken shard and restoring the Dark Crystal to its former state.

Aughra has many crystals, and only one is the true shard, but remembering the teachings of the Mystics, Jen plays a single note upon his firca flute; the true shard vibrating and glowing.

Before he can get more answers, Jen is forced to flee, as they are besieged by the fearsome Garthim...

FEATURES:

• 1:1 scale prop replica
  
  
• Crafted from crystal glass with internal faceting, faithfully recreating the unique qualities of the original prop
  
  
• Base features the iconography from the Crystal Chamber
  
  
• Light up base that illuminates the shard with its signature purple glow, powered by 3x LR41. (Batteries not included)

MINI EPICS: SKEKSIL THE CHAMBERLAIN

Be careful around this ‘friend’, he’s more treacherous than you can imagine.

All dissembling smiles and obsequious bows on the outside, this sinister plotter is rotten to the core. Responsible for many of the most devious plans the Skeksis ever came up with, this is one Mini Epic that we reckon you’re going to want to keep an eye on, mmmmmm? Imbued with life-giving essence by our expert artists, skekSil the Chamberlain Skeksis comes to your collection straight from the Castle of the Crystal, courtesy of Wētā Workshop.

FEATURES:

• Premium, stylised vinyl figure
  
  
• Most manipulative and cunning of all the Skeksis
  
  
• Dressed in his immaculately detailed original costume
  
  
• Greedily grasping the Skeksis Emperor’s staff in a daring but futile play for the throne
  
  
• Sculpted by Wētā Workshop’s Mini Epics Art Director, Mauro Santini.

MINI EPICS: AUGHRA

One can glean much wisdom from Aughra, provided you can understand her rambling words and riddling speech.

Follow the Greater Sun for a day to the home of Aughra and you will find a mess of perplexing tools and instruments scattered around an enormous revolving orrery. Ducking and weaving with ease through this moving chaos, Aughra remains as sharp as any shard in her collection, and our artists set to work to infuse all her might and mystery into our latest vinyl collectible.

FEATURES:

• Premium, stylised vinyl figure
  
  
• The physical embodiment of Thra, Mother Aughra
  
  
• Depicting Aughra in her iconic red dress
  
  
• Holding her removable eye, through which she can remotely explore the world of Thra
  
  
• Sculpted by Wētā Workshop’s Mini Epics Senior 3D Artist, Jorgelina Yeme

Weta is also having a sale on a few of their previously released Labyrinth and Dark Crystal products through July 27th. 

Including their Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Gelfling statues for $99.

And their Labyrinth Mini Epics 3 for $55. 

You see more of Weta's Dark Crystal and Labyrinth on Weta's website and using the links above. 

"Scary" "Lost" Wicked Witch Episode of Sesame Street Resurfaces Online!

The infamously banned "scary" episode of Sesame Street was recently leaked online.

Shown on television only once - February 10, 1976, the episode drew letters from parents and even some kids that were too scared to watch the show ever again.

Sesame Street decided to never air the episode again and locked it away in their the vault, never to be seen again. Unless in special circumstances like museum screening like the Museum of the moving image did a few years ago. 

The episode revolves around Margaret Hamilton reprising her role as the Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz.

The Wicked Witch loses her flying broomstick and proceeds to terrify the street trying to get it back.

You can watch the entire episode in your jammies with the lights on below:

First Look - NECA Dinosaurs Action Figures!

NECA reveled at San Diego Comic Con today that they’re going to release action figures based on the Henson / Disney series Dinosaurs. 

So far only Baby and Earl “Not the Mama” Sinclair have been revealed, though it’s possible more figures will be announced.  

Not the Momma!! #sdcc Dinosaurs reveal!! pic.twitter.com/sozNKbsWgs

— NECA (@NECA_TOYS) July 21, 2022

No release date has been announced, but we'll keep you posted. 

Exclusive TruffleShuffle Henson Jigsaw Puzzles!

TruffleShuffle has line of exclusive Henson jigsaw puzzles!

So far they have Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, and Dark Crystal puzzles. 

Fraggle Rock 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Dance your cares away, Worry's for another day, Let the music play, Down at Fraggle Rock! Nostalgia fiends rejoice. Celebrate the furry, fun-loving Fraggles with this official jigsaw puzzle created with the stars of Jim Henson's enchanting 80s TV series. Sing along to their classics while you create for bonus points! 

Labyrinth 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Where everything seems possible and nothing is what it seems...
Directed by Jim Henson, the 1986 fantasy film Labyrinth is pretty much the definition of a cult classic! Our official Labyrinth jigsaw puzzle uses imagery from the much-loved movie posters. Complete it in 13 hours or forever be suspended headfirst into the Bog of Eternal Stench!

Labyrinth 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle
500 piece jigsaw puzzle featuring original archive artwork
Completed puzzle size: 57.2cm x 42cm
Boxed
100% official Labyrinth merchandise
Exclusive to TruffleShuffle



The Dark Crystal 500 Piece Jigsaw Puzzle

Another World, another Time, in the age of wonder.

The magical world of Jim Henson's The Dark Crystal is yours with this jigsaw puzzle created with the much-loved movie poster. Just like Jen and his quest to restore balance to the world of Thra, you'll be on a mission to piece together this puzzle. Hours of fun for fans of the fantasy world that has captivated audiences for over thirty years.


Each 500 piece jigsaw puzzle featuring original archive artwork with a completed size of 57.2cm x 42cm and are exclusive to TruffleShuffle.

You can get order them using the links above.