Sesame Place Teases Next Classic Character Plush!

Sesame Place teased their next classic character plush will be, and we're pretty sure it'll leave many fans SMILING!

The theme park posted the above image on social media with the caption:

Our 2022 Classic Character is here! Can you guess this year’s plush?
We’ll give you a hint: We’re SMILING ear to ear to reveal our classic character!🎤

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If only there was some sort of game show where you could guess the plush.... and way, the mystery Classic Character plush will be officially reveled tomorrow on Sesame Place's social channels. 

Fun.com Exclusive Dark Crystal & Labyrinth Mini Backpacks!

Fun.com has new line of Henson inspired mini backpacks. 

The Dark Crystal Mini Backpack

This officially licensed mini backpack is just the thing to pack for your journeys! Featuring an all-over-print of the sought-after crystal shards, a metal and enamel nameplate, and a metal crystal shard-shaped zipper-pull, this leatherette bag would be a boon for even a disheartened Jen. Meanwhile, attached shoulder straps can be adjusted to the wearer's comfort, and multiple pockets offer safe spaces for carrying the essentials. So, whether filled with everyday necessities or dazzling gems and treats for Fizzgigs or a weary Gelfling, this unique accessory is sure to keep travels feeling light!

Fizzgig The Dark Crystal Mini Backpack

This backpack brings the surprisingly expressive furball to life in the form of a 10-inch bag! With five inches of depth and a second front pocket, this tote is sure to hold a bunch of your adventuring necessities, all while still being small and cute enough that even a Gelfling wouldn't be over-encumbered. Featuring an all-over print of the one-and-only heroic Fizzgig, you'll be sporting all your Dark Crystal fandom while keeping your stuff at the ready!

Exclusive Labyrinth Ludo Mini Backpack

Whether you're looking to show off your Labyrinth love or just need a handy way to tote your things, this exclusive Labyrinth Ludo Mini Backpack is the clear way to go! The pack has narrow-but-sturdy straps for your shoulders and a large central compartment with a double-zipper closure. Of course, the best part is Ludo's grinning, furry face on the front of the backpack. Another zipper is hidden behind his horns, giving access to a smaller compartment so you can be sure this gentle lug will protect your stuff while smiling at all your new friends-to-be!

You can these items and more at Fun.com.

Muppet Merch at The University of Maryland!

The University of Maryland is celebrating their most famous alumni, Jim Henson.

Not only do they already have a statue of Jim and Kermit and now they've unveiled a new line of exclusive merchandise to coincide with their new puppetry exhibit.

There's a long sleeve "Maryland" shirt featuring Fozzie, Gonzo, and Kermit, 

a University of Maryland shirt featuring Kermit,

and a "Wild About Maryland" shirt featuring Animal.  

The shirts are also available online.

The Art & Craft of Puppetry Exhibit  "explores how puppets have captured our imagination by examining specific puppets, universal characteristics, international aesthetics, and local puppet companies. It also asks a playfully provocative question: What makes a puppet? The diversity of puppet styles and techniques displayed provides the opportunity for visitors to think more broadly about an art form that transcends cultural boundaries, while also demonstrating how puppets work.

Six puppets, including a character from the original Fraggle Rock series on loan from The Jim Henson Company and others on loan from the Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta, will be on view."

The University of Maryland 's The Art & Craft of Puppetry Exhibit is open to the public until July 29, 2022.

Thanks to Philip Jeremy Moyer for the info. 

Sesame Street wins GLAAD Award!

Over the weekend Sesame Street won a GLAAD Media Award.

Alan Muraoka shared the news on social media that “The ‘Family Day’ episode he directed won for “Outstanding Children’s Programming.”

“The ‘Family Day’ episode of Sesame Street sends the simple and important message that families come in all forms and that love and acceptance are always the most important ingredients in a family. Frank and Dave, as Mia’s dads, are the latest characters in an undeniable trend of inclusion across kids & family programming, one that allows millions of proud LGBTQ parents, and our children, to finally get to see families like ours reflected on TV.” – GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis

You can watch the whole episode below:

Congratulations to everyone involved with Sesame Street GLAAD win. 

Mecha Builders Sneak Peak: They Sent Us a Pie!

Get a sneak peak of "They Sent Us a Pie" the first episode of Mecha Builders, the new animated Sesame Street series starring Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Abby. 

In this Mecha Builders Full Episode Sneak Peak, a giant pie is sent to Pretty Big City to stop an asteroid…but that discovery is made only after the Mechas and friends have eaten the whole thing! Catch the full episode to find out how the Mecha Builders save the day! 

Mecha Builders premieres May 9th on Cartoon Network and streams the next day on HBO Max. 

Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #3!

Get a look as Emilia Cilento tells a Time-Honored Kitsune Folktale in Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #3!

Discover How Some Loving Families Have Unconventional Origins in the Next Issue of the Ringo Award-Winning Anthology Series in May 2022

BOOM! Studios revealed a first look at Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #3, the third issue of the new four-issue comic book series from writer and artist Emilia Cilento and letterer Jim Campbell, about a mysterious woman in a classic Japanese folktale.

Cartoonist Emilia Cilento weaves a beautiful story based on a folktale about the Japanese word for “fox” — “kitsune.” The Storyteller’s tale tells of a family with unconventional origins, a woman that is more than she seems, and the bonds of unconditional love that can transcend anything.

Check out the first few pages below:

Print copies of Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #3 will be available for sale on May 4, 2022 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

May The 4th be With You!

 Happy Star Wars Day!

As part of our 10th anniversary celebration, below you will find all of the Muppet / Star Wars crossovers we put together starting in 2013. 

and and course the year's entry, Link... alone (SOLO) in Carbonite. 

Enjoy and May the Farce... I mean the Force be you with.