Muppet Photo Puppet Replicas Latest

[muppetperson]

As the Save Fozzie poll is no longer relevant, I have decided to start a fresh thread to capture what is now happening-the Muppet Photo Puppet Replicas line contining with a new company.
This is now where I will post updates.Recapping the latest-Disney is about to present the company with a contract to sign.The Company is keen to start, and hope to have something to show at this year's Comic Con,at San Diego, july 23-26,with a preview night of July 22.I can now add that the company is not Sideshow.

[doc hopper]

Excellent. Keep us posted!

[Nick22]

thanks muppetperson!

[MuppetCaper]

Great news to hear thanks Muppetperson.

[rexcrk]

Hmm, very interesting!

[antonydavanzo]

amazing news! I have been hoping for this day, thanks a lot Muppetperson and to all fans that kept the hope up

[muppetguy]

I always appreciate your updates and news, thanks for the info, muppetperson!;)

[MuppetCaper]

I just get excited! :)

[muppetperson]

Thanks for the kind words, guys. I wish I could tell you more, but I have to wait till more info comes through officially.

[Beauregard]

Well, when the info comes, we'll be here, ear to the ground!

Bea:zany:{*lying on floor covered in leaves, with worms crawling through hair...*Gee, why'd I have to say I'd keep my ear to the ground...}regard

[MuppetCaper]

Thanks for the kind words, guys. I wish I could tell you more, but I have to wait till more info comes through officially.


I bet you are just full of news. Just like a fresh orange ready to squeeze. LOL :p

[frogboy4]

So is there going to be anything of substance in this thread before July 23rd? That's 61 days away. Is this a countdown thread? :o

[Beauregard]

*counting down*

Bea:zany:{Ten...nine...eight...seven...five...}reg ard

[muppetperson]

So is there going to be anything of substance in this thread before July 23rd? That's 61 days away. Is this a countdown thread? :o

I suppose this thread should become a "sticky". I started this thread because the Save Fozzie poll/thread is out of date and getting too long.There will be an announcement BEFORE july 23rd,
but I dont know how much before.Basically, this thread is for communicating information as it is approved to do so.

[zns]

It's great to know that the line is continuing. I'm glad that I have Kermit, but I would love to add Animal and Gonzo while they are still on sale (are they?). :):concern::halo:

[frogboy4]

I suppose this thread should become a "sticky". I started this thread because the Save Fozzie poll/thread is out of date and getting too long.There will be an announcement BEFORE july 23rd,
but I dont know how much before.Basically, this thread is for communicating information as it is approved to do so.

Thanks for clearing that up. I'm anxious to hear some information! Well, we know it's not Sideshow. I guess they tried their hand at Muppets and moved on after the slow (but eventually solid) sales of the busts. I'm thinking it's Gentle Giant. Guess we'll have to wait a while. :)

[muppetperson]

It's great to know that the line is continuing. I'm glad that I have Kermit, but I would love to add Animal and Gonzo while they are still on sale (are they?). :):concern::halo:

You can still get Animal and Gonzo for $199 from Amazon.The prices seem to have stablised and went up slightly as the stock gradually lessons on the market.

[muppetperson]

Thanks for clearing that up. I'm anxious to hear some information! Well, we know it's not Sideshow. I guess they tried their hand at Muppets and moved on after the slow (but eventually solid) sales of the busts. I'm thinking it's Gentle Giant. Guess we'll have to wait a while. :)

No, it is not Gentle Giant either.Or FAO.

[muppetperson]

Great news...the deal has been signed and is now official.There will be some visuals sooner than we think.The Licensee has a press release with Disney for approval.They are keen to get the word out.I wont keep you in suspense for too much longer!

[frogboy4]

Great news...the deal has been signed and is now official.There will be some visuals sooner than we think.The Licensee has a press release with Disney for approval.They are keen to get the word out.I wont keep you in suspense for too much longer!

...is it bigger than a bread box? Oooh, I just can't wait. :o

[Beauregard]

I wont keep you in suspense for too much longer!

I am always happy to be kept in suspenders!...wait...no...

I'm certainly interested though!

[Telly]

GAH! This is killing me! :crazy:

[Nick22]

i'm dieing! i must know what is going to become of our photo puppet line! i need to know before i explode! *crazy harry blows up the room*

[MuppetCaper]

GAH! This is killing me! :crazy:

Me too!

[muppetperson]

The Press Release will be announced in the next week or so.I will be receiving a copy of it and then I can reveal who the Company are.They are working already to have at least one, if not more, developement samples for Comic Con.In the meantime, maybe you could listen to some elivator music to make the time go by.L.O.L.

[MuppetCaper]

The Press Release will be announced in the next week or so.I will be receiving a copy of it and then I can reveal who the Company are.They are working already to have at least one, if not more, developement samples for Comic Con.In the meantime, maybe you could listen to some elivator music to make the time go by.L.O.L.


Do you know what character they are going to do first?

[rtgentry]

just so I stop thinking about this... Who is the "gentle giant" you speak of?

[MuppetCaper]

just so I stop thinking about this... Who is the "gentle giant" you speak of?



A company that is kinda like Side Show Collectibles. They make statues and maquettes from various movies. You can go to there website here:

https://www.gentlegiantltd.com/

[muppetperson]

just so I stop thinking about this... Who is the "gentle giant" you speak of?

Gentle Giant is not the company.Gentle Giant do a lot of marquettes, like the Giant cartoon Yoda sculpture.

[muppetperson]

Do you know what character they are going to do first?

We will have to wait and see.I did know, but they are changing it.

[rtgentry]

ok, I see

[Nick22]

We will have to wait and see.I did know, but they are changing it.

so they're DEFINITELY doing a different character?

[goldengonzo]

They need to do someone small like Pepe!

[doc hopper]

I will totally buy Pepe. And I will buy tiny outfits separately too. Tiny hoodies. Tiny black turtlenecks. Tiny gold chains.

[frogboy4]

I can understand not launching this new licensor Muppet poser line with a large character like Fozzie Bear, but I really hope they do. They could go with a Reporter Kermit as I have suggested, a smaller character like Rizzo or Pepe, or maybe even Miss Piggy or Beaker. Just spit-balling. I still hope it's Fozzie even if he is difficult to ship due to his largeness. :o

[Telly]

I think Pepe would be a good choice as a first poser. He's widely recognized. :rolleyes:

[rtgentry]

I disagree with Pepe. People have a hard enough time tell Rowlf from Fozzie, or is it Fuzzy, or Fonzie Bear. I think Miss piggy would be a great way to kick it off. Even Rowlf or Scooter if not Fozzie. At this point I will take Pepe to get things rolling.. :)

[frogboy4]

In my experience most young folk remember Pepe's name more than Fozzie Bear's. It's weird and kind of sad, but it's out there. However, the older collector with more cash to spend on such items would likely prefer a Fozzie Bear. Heck, these days people can't even spell Jim Henson correctly. :)

[MuppetCaper]

But most people from the 70's will remember Fozzie over Pepe. I didn't know who Pepe was until I realized they made another Muppet show in the early 90's Most of the older generation will remember Fozzie due to movies and the Muppet Show. I ask people today if they know who Pepe is and they didn't even know who he was let alone a puppet from a show. You say Fozzie the Bear and most everyone will remember Him with Kermit and Miss Piggy.

[goldengonzo]

But Fozzie is eight feet tall! Most people don't have room for a 9-foot Muppet. Pepe is bite sized and would look great on my desk.

[frogboy4]

But Fozzie is eight feet tall! Most people don't have room for a 9-foot Muppet. Pepe is bite sized and would look great on my desk.

Fozzie is not eight or nine feet. He's about half that.

[goldengonzo]

Fozzie is not eight or nine feet. He's about half that.
I was exaggerating for effect, but 4-feet is still a lot. I have one of those 4-foot Kermit dolls and I have a hard time finding somewhere for him to hang out. I can't exactly display him on a shelf.

[Nick22]

I would love to see Fozzie, but I doubt it'll be him first. I mean, there's a possibility. I'm guessing that it's going to be one of the more well-known characters. I'll bet it's gonna be either another Kermit, another Gonzo, another Animal, Miss Piggy, Pepe, and possibly Rizzo. I don't think there there is a very high possibility of ANY of the other characters being done first. Maybe Beaker could be a possiblility, but I'd rather have him and Bunsen done at the same time.

[frogboy4]

If I were the Frog in Chief of the poser company...from a marketing standpoint I'd make a reporter Kermit first to stimulate sales. I would then go and make the bear. As a fan, I would make the bear first! Starting off with a smaller Muppet would be a good way to test the waters. Still, I hope it's the bear!

[Nick22]

I want to see the ENTRIE Electric Mayhem. I need to see it eventually achieved. Animal, Zoot, Dr. Teeth, Floyd, Janice, and Lips. All with their instruments and EVENTUALLY the Electric Mayhem bus. Will this happen? Doubt it. But I can dream can't I? I'm sure that first, they will do Reporter Kermit. Kermit is THE face of the Muppets. Without him, who knows if they'll even be able to get PASSED Fozzie.

[Reevz1977]

Just a thought, but is the "new" company Master Replicas? Now they have changed hands they could be considered a new company and may have to go through the same signing process again.

[MuppetCaper]

According to there twitter page. It looks like another company has the license and not them.

[Was Once Ernie]

It's not Master Replicas and it's not going to be Fozzie Bear.

:p

[Roughneck]

.....What if it's Elmo?



though that's a whole other company and is not covered by Disney....so it was a silly thought.

[muppetperson]

It will only be from Disney's Muppets, so it wont be Elmo.

[rtgentry]

Ok its offical, the first muppet poser from the new company will be, Drum Roll Please......................Sweetums! Just Kidding

[Nick22]

It will only be from Disney's Muppets, so it wont be Elmo.

How much longer till you can find out who the first poser's gonna be?

[Nick22]

Ok its offical, the first muppet poser from the new company will be, Drum Roll Please......................Sweetums! Just Kidding

Lol. That would be beyond awesome though!

[Telly]

hahaha That sucker would cost an arm and a leg, but it'd be worth it!

[MuppetCaper]

Me is thinking on how many body parts I can give away and how much blood to.....ummmm......naw, it wouldn't work LOL.

[muppetperson]

How much longer till you can find out who the first poser's gonna be?

About a week.

[Telly]

That's too long! HAHAHAA :batty:

[muppetperson]

That's too long! HAHAHAA :batty:

You will have to get use to long waits.The week or so is just for the announcement, then you will have to wait for them to be made, which could be a few months! And then subsequent waits inbetween each release!:sleep:

[MuppetCaper]

I wonder what the price range is going to be on these and where they are going to make them...here in the states or another country.

[Was Once Ernie]

I wonder what the price range is going to be on these and where they are going to make them...here in the states or another country.

It's still going to be China. As much as it pains me to say it, that's the only place they can still be made inexpensively enough so that we (collectors) can still afford to buy them. As of a week ago, the price still hadn't been set.

Did I use the word "still" enough?

:p

[frogboy4]

Is this company known for making expensive items or do you think these will be equally or less expensive than the MR posers?

[MuppetCaper]

It's still going to be China. As much as it pains me to say it, that's the only place they can still be made inexpensively enough so that we (collectors) can still afford to buy them. As of a week ago, the price still hadn't been set.

Did I use the word "still" enough?

:p


Yeah, I guess that only makes sence if they will still be making them in China. I just hope they spread them out and not put out too many at one time. That will kill our wallets.

[muppetperson]

Is this company known for making expensive items or do you think these will be equally or less expensive than the MR posers?

Yes, this company does make up market, expensive collectibles. I doubt they will be cheaper than MR's price.It will probably be equal or slightly more, as the prices in China have gone up.

[frogboy4]

Yes, this company does make up market, expensive collectibles. I doubt they will be cheaper than MR's price.It will probably be equal or slightly more, as the prices in China have gone up.

Is this a company most of us have heard of?

[muppetperson]

Is this a company most of us have heard of?

No, their profile isnt that high.Looking for clues,eh?;)

[frogboy4]

No, their profile isnt that high.Looking for clues,eh?;)

You know it. Umm...Animal, vegetable or Muppet? :o

[muppetperson]

You know it. Umm...Animal, vegetable or Muppet? :o

Their name has been mentioned on this forum, but only a couple of times and not regarding Muppet!:search:

[Nick22]

was it said in this thread?

[muppetperson]

was it said in this thread?

No.It has been mentioned somewhere in the Save Fozzie replica thread.

[MuppetCaper]

You guys are funny....poor Muppetperson getting interrogated. ;)

[frogboy4]

Are there any Qs or Ws? :D

[muppetperson]

Are there any Qs or Ws? :D

No, and there arent any As,Ds,Gs,Hs,Js,Ks,Ns,Ps,Rs,Us,Vs,Ys or Zs either! No more clues.

[Telly]

Feels like we're playing Guess Who? or 20 Questions!

[Was Once Ernie]

Maybe there aren't any letters in their name. Maybe it's numbers, something like "123", as in a certain famous address.

:p

[goldengonzo]

bcefilmot

Might have 'film' in the name.

[muppetperson]

OMG...That's it...123 Film Time! Well, maybe not.What is that plastic stuff called,Fimo.Could their products be made from that? Or maybe that is a fib.

[rtgentry]

HUH?


OMG...That's it...123 Film Time! Well, maybe not.What is that plastic stuff called,Fimo.Could their products be made from that? Or maybe that is a fib.

[muppetperson]

HUH?

Just playing along with suggestions of who the Company is from the prior 2 posts, and then adding my own, that Fimo could also be made from the letters,suggesting that IF the company was called that, their products might of been made from it.Nevermind, it WAS a fib.Gotta fill in the time somehow.:coy:

[rtgentry]

you could always give us an approx location of where in the 45 pages of the Save Fozzie thread the company is mentioned at least within 20 pages or less..

[muppetperson]

I could, but that would make it easier! The reason we have to wait for the press release is that it has been postponed out of respect for the passing last week of Wayne Allwine, the voice of Mickey Mouse.I have been requested not to reveal the company until they are ready, but I am allowed to continue to confirm who the licensee is NOT.

[Nick22]

could you maybe tell us who posted it? that would make it way easier. or, heres and AWESOME idea. you can just........TELL US! yeah! u vote that! who else agrees with me?

[muppetperson]

could you maybe tell us who posted it? that would make it way easier. or, heres and AWESOME idea. you can just........TELL US! yeah! u vote that! who else agrees with me?

All what I will say is that someone from this forum already has one of their products in their collection.
And I will reveal the Company......after this break!

[supercalkjdgoai]

I haven't logged in here in a while and just saw this news...I'm so excited I get to continue my muppet poser collection!

[kuzeh]

I just caught up with this thread too!
Exciting news!
Could it be Hot Toys?... they just announced they'll be doing UP figures,
and they did some Mickey Mouse figures too,
if so, that would be amazing!

[kuzeh]

A guy from another board suggested that it might be eFX, which makes sense since they are former Master Replicas employees.

[Nick22]

All what I will say is that someone from this forum already has one of their products in their collection.
And I will reveal the Company......after this break!

well how long is the break gonna last?

[Kim4muppets]

Hello, I haven't been on here for awhile and I am a bit behind with what is happening. I have animal, gonzo and kermit photo replicas and I was eagerly waiting for the fozzie photo replica, but from browsing through some comments on here it doesn't look like we are getting him anymore, plus I went to visit the master replicas website and that has now gone. Are we still going to be able to get new photo replica muppets in the future?

[theprawncracker]

well how long is the break gonna last?
The way of the Jedi, patience is. Wait you must, young padawan. Come to you in time this information will.

[MuppetCaper]

I am a Jedi knight like my father before me......and two rooms in my house for the last 100 years LOL. This Jedi is patient and 'knows' the way of the force. ;)

[muppetperson]

I am a Jedi knight like my father before me......and two rooms in my house for the last 100 years LOL. This Jedi is patient and 'knows' the way of the force. ;)

I am still on a break, but just popped in to ask when you say "knows", have you worked out that it was you that I was refering to about already having something in your collection made by the Company?:)

[MuppetCaper]

wasn't refering to that kinda knows...but I have an idea. I have been doing my research and talked to a few on and off. It doesn't really matter to me which company it is, I just want to know which character they are planning to make.

[antonydavanzo]

Peter, you are a bloody tease! Just tell us already:)
I cant wait for the announcement, like all here I am hoping for Fozzie to get made 1st.

[Bear Man]

OWE has said it's not Fozzie and I think he's also clued in one what is happening. Frankly I hate this, since I'm not sure that any company will be able to make this last beyond one poser, which means yet again there will be no Fozzie :(

[rtgentry]

so its either Efx or sideshow>?

[Was Once Ernie]

Fozzie will not be first, second or even third. He's just too darn expensive to produce. Most people on here wouldn't be able to afford him, myself included. He's not ruled out. Someday they may still get to him, just not any time in the near future.

:p

[frogboy4]

I don't see why Fozzie would be more expensive to manufacture. It always seemed to me like a shipping size and storage issue. I'm sad about Fozzie, but I can see why a company would want to build a larger loyal base before investing in a Fozzie. That must put Rowlf completely out of the running.

[Reevz1977]

Thatf must put Rowlf completely out of the running.
...and Sweetums!

[Telly]

And Thog :(

[Nick22]

And Thog :(

that would be beyond awesome! i know where i'd put him :)

[Drtooth]

...and Sweetums!

I could ONLY see a Sweetums being sold for several thousand dollars at Sharper Image, like the life sized Star Trek or Batman figures they have. And who the heck buys them, unless they're filthy rich?

I don't see why Fozzie would be more expensive to manufacture. It always seemed to me like a shipping size and storage issue. I'm sad about Fozzie, but I can see why a company would want to build a larger loyal base before investing in a Fozzie. That must put Rowlf completely out of the running.

I could see the size being the main problem... not only for material costs, but as you mentioned shipping, handling, storage. Piggy somehow seems to be something that would cost a mint too. I'd like to see where they could go with replicas of smaller characters.... Robin, Pepe, or Rizzo for example (actually, I think I listed all the popular ones). So far there was Kermit, Gonzo, and Animal. And those guys are pretty small compaired to Fozzie, Rowlf, or Piggy

Honestly, I'd like to see the estimates for a Scooter. he doesn't seem that much bigger than Animal. But is he really that popular outside the muppet community to explore?

[rtgentry]

I think scooter would be a smart choice. I mean who is going to spend a couple hundred bucks on any Muppet "doll" unless they are a true fan? Am I right?;)

[Telly]

I would LOVE having Scooter in the collection! So does this mean Sam is out too? :attitude:

[rtgentry]

Maybe we should have a contest to see who can build to best sweetums poser? That would be fun.

[MuppetCaper]

I would love to see Scooter as well....He shouldn't be no bigger than Gonzo. Plus I think he is an interesting character.

[Reevz1977]

I second scooter!

[rtgentry]

YOu might as well not get your hopes up for him. From what I heard Diz doesnt want to push him. Maybe they will change their minds.

[MuppetCaper]

No one is getting there hopes up. We are just guessing or wishing is all. ;)

[rtgentry]

Just putting out some info out there. I wasnt trying to pop any balloons. Man it sure has been touchy around the forum lately.:confused:

[MuppetCaper]

That's the best part of being on a forum is to guess the company and the chararcter that are making the photo puppets. Nothing is touchy....we are just having fun is all. for me, I am just excited to hear that I get to add to my collection is all...cannot wait to find out more. I would like to see Robin be made as well. Would look good with my Kermit.

[Nick22]

scooter would be pretty cool, but im rully hoping that they will release another EM member. maybe even beaker and bunsen. crazy harry would be cool to see, but almost impossible that it will happen. i want piggy so bad! and fozzie! and rowlf! and sam! robin would be cool. and he would be easy to find room to display him.

[rtgentry]

Hey what about a robin and rizzo two pack. Robin to go with kermit and rizzo to go with Gonzo!

[Nick22]

Hey what about a robin and rizzo two pack. Robin to go with kermit and rizzo to go with Gonzo!
that'd be cool! how much do u think it would be?

[MuppetCaper]

Probably a couple of hundred dollars or a little more.

[rexcrk]

I think I'd like Rizzo most of all next. Growing up in the 90's meant that I was mostly exposed to Gonzo and Rizzo via Muppet Christmas Carol, Treasure Island, and Classic Theater and such.

[frogboy4]

Two packed characters wouldn't likely happen. Just because a character is smaller doesn't make it cheaper to manufacture. Sometimes the opposite. I've seen Pepe's armature for all of his arms and legs. That's delicate and expensive work. He's so tiny. I would expect Kermit, Pepe and Rizzo to be in the running for posers. But I want a Scooter! ;)

[MuppetCaper]

Oh yeah....Rizzo also.

[Telly]

I THINK Scooter's a tad taller than Gonzo

[Telly]

Camilla!

[Nick22]

you're right! we need camilla! definitely!

[frogboy4]

I THINK Scooter's a tad taller than Gonzo

You are correct. Muppet sizes are really somewhat relative, but tecnically Gonzo is a hair shorter than Kermit and Scooter is an inch or two taller than Kermit & Gonzo. He'd be a good size for a poser. Costuming would be pretty easy too. I just wish he had a higher profile these days to justify a poser. ;)

[rtgentry]

When is the press release going to release already? Should be any day now, right muppetperson?

[muppetperson]

When is the press release going to release already? Should be any day now, right muppetperson?

Shouldnt be too much longer.It is aready done.Disney are just runnng their eyes over it for final checks and approval for release.

[Roughneck]

Well I, for one, am giddy.

[MuppetCaper]

So looking forward to this anouncement. Especially what character is they are planning to do and seeing the prototype for it is going to be awesome! ;)

[Telly]

My friends are anxious for the press release too! Cuz then maybe I'll talk about something else besides how excited I am to find out what company is going to be making them and who is in their line-up! :o

[Reevz1977]

As long as it ain't Diamond Select I'm happy with any company doin the posers

[Kermieuk]

Whats wrong with Diamond Select, I never heard of them?

Chris

[Reevz1977]

Whats wrong with Diamond Select, I never heard of them?

Chris

They give inaccurate a whole new meaning! ! !

They have made some Back to the future 'replica's' recently and to say they were flawed was an understatement. There needs to be a definitive distinction between toys and replicas and from what I seen from Diamond Select, they do not understand that.:attitude:

I doubt they are the new company though as they deal largely in Toys - I guess time will tell

[wembleyfraggle]

I tried reading through it, but am so lost on what we are waiting for... Its a new Replica? Not Fozzie? Even though we have seen pictures of him? :o

[frogboy4]

I tried reading through it, but am so lost on what we are waiting for... Its a new Replica? Not Fozzie? Even though we have seen pictures of him? :o

MR lost the Muppet poser license and we are waiting to hear what other company is taking it over and their character lineup. We have heard that it won't be Fozzie Bear.

[frogboy4]

They give inaccurate a whole new meaning! ! !

They have made some Back to the future 'replica's' recently and to say they were flawed was an understatement. There needs to be a definitive distinction between toys and replicas and from what I seen from Diamond Select, they do not understand that.:attitude:

I doubt they are the new company though as they deal largely in Toys - I guess time will tell

Yeah, we sell Diamond Select in the store and it's really hit-or-miss. However, their Angel puppet (http://www.diamondselecttoys.com/store/product_images/7/74219/001_big.jpg) poser and replica was nice. It's also very expensive. If they are the company let's hope it's something closer to this than that kind of bland Back to the Future stuff.

[MuppetCaper]

I have never got anything from Diamond Sellect. I didn't even know they made replica stuff. I wonder if they are the ones making the larger Star Wars dolls that have a talking chip in them. Those don't look good at all. Sideshow does better with the 12" dolls.

[Phillip Chapman]

With the official announcement, we're moving the discussion here...

http://forum.muppetcentral.com/showthread.php?t=43138