eFX Collectibles to produce Muppet Replicas

[FennShysa]

It's EFX Collectibes - just announced today...

Here's the important bits from the announcement:

Upcoming pieces in development by eFX include:

• Full-size, highly detailed “Photo Puppets” of favorite Muppet characters, including Rizzo the Rat, Miss Piggy, and Pépe the King Prawn;

• An incredibly accurate, four-foot replica of Capt. Nemo’s Nautilus from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, which will offer features not incorporated in any previous model of this iconic submarine;

• Replicas and collectibles based on such classic Disney entertainment as Mary Poppins, Peter Pan and Pinocchio.

[Kermieuk]

Well, thats great news if it is, Its just a shame that MuppetPerson didnt make this announcement after all the hard work that he put in.

Chris

[FennShysa]

Here's the whole announcement:

Snow White-Inspired ‘Heart Box’ Is First in Collection
to Be Previewed at Comic-Con and D23 Expo

BURBANK, Calif. (June 9, 2009) – Bringing together the masterful storytelling of Disney with the renowned artistry of eFX Inc., an all-new line of limited-edition collectibles will be unveiled this September, inspired by some of Disney’s classic films and the comic antics of the Muppets.

These new collectibles extend the magic of Disney into pieces that recall the beauty and spectacle that is unique to Disney, beginning with a tribute to the “fairest of them all,u201D Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

eFX plans to preview several pieces from its new Disney collection during San Diego Comic-Con in July, and at Disney’s first-ever D23 Expo, Sept. 10 to Sept. 13 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

The premiere release in eFX’s new Disney line is the exquisitely designed “Heart Box,u201D inspired by the designs of the wicked Queen in Disney’s first full-length animated feature. Presented to the Huntsman, the Heart Box was intended to be used as proof of Snow White’s demise. As befits the coolly glamorous wicked Queen, eFX’s Heart Box is intricately constructed from solid hardwood and its opening features an imaginative 24-karat gold-plated heart that locks with a dagger.

The Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Heart Box meticulously recreates the design of the film’s original animation, with rich, vivid colors and the attention to detail and craftsmanship that is the hallmark of eFX.

The Heart Box sits on an ornate, museum-quality display base that features a sculpture of the wicked Queen by renowned artist David Kracov, with whom eFX has developed a successful, ongoing collaborative relationship. Pre-orders for the Heart Box will begin shortly after Comic-Con, at http://www.efxcollectibles.com. Each “Heart Box” will include an individually numbered plaque and will not exceed 500 pieces worldwide.

“We have long been Disney fans ourselves, so developing authentic, detailed collectibles is tremendously exciting for us,u201D said Bryan Ono, president of eFX Inc. “With inspiration from Disney films and characters, we look forward to extending the magic of Disney even further into the lives of collectors.”

Upcoming pieces in development by eFX include:

• Full-size, highly detailed “Photo Puppets” of favorite Muppet characters, including Rizzo the Rat, Miss Piggy, and Pépe the King Prawn;

• An incredibly accurate, four-foot replica of Capt. Nemo’s Nautilus from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, which will offer features not incorporated in any previous model of this iconic submarine;

• Replicas and collectibles based on such classic Disney entertainment as Mary Poppins, Peter Pan and Pinocchio.

More details about eFX’s current and upcoming collectible pieces can be found at the eFX Inc. website, http://www.efxcollectibles.com.

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Contact:
John Singh
J2 Communications
http://www.j2comm.com

[Reevz1977]

Cheers Fennshysa, you've made my year! ! !

Rizzo...great - I'll take 2
Pépe...awesome - count me in for a couple
Piggy...PIGGY? ? ? ? ? - Where do I sign? ? ? ? ?

[eFX]

Hi everyone!

First, I would like to apologize to MuppetPerson, since I know that he wanted to be the to make the announcement. We had promised him that he would be one of the first to get the press release. Unfortunately, we did not realize that when we started to send out the presss release, it was 2 AM in Australia! Once again, I apologize MuppetPerson!

We are proud to be the new licensee for the Muppets and Disney collectible replicas! As MuppetPerson had indicated previously, we are working diligently to have a couple samples ready to see at Comic Con.

We look forward to continuing the Poser line! And don't worry, Fozzie is not dead! He is on life support, but still breathing!

Thanks once again!

[theprawncracker]

Originally Posted by Reevz1977

Cheers Fennshysa, you've made my year! ! !

Rizzo...great - I'll take 2
Pépe...awesome - count me in for a couple
Piggy...PIGGY? ? ? ? ? - Where do I sign? ? ? ? ?

Yeah... my thoughts almost exactly. I haven't gotten Animal and don't plan to, but I can honestly say that I WILL be getting ALL three of these.

[rtgentry]

Originally Posted by theprawncracker

Yeah... my thoughts almost exactly. I haven't gotten Animal and don't plan to, but I can honestly say that I WILL be getting ALL three of these.

Dude you are missing out if you dont get animal!

[Reevz1977]

Originally Posted by theprawncracker

I haven't gotten Animal and don't plan to, but I can honestly say that I WILL be getting ALL three of these.

I have got to say you REALLY need to get Animal and before his price goes up, which it inevitably will. Although, not my favourite character, he is my favourite poser. I have never seen a photo do the poser justice - he really is phenomenal!

[frogboy4]

This makes sense. I still hope for Fozzie, but I'm glad to have Piggy and the prawn. And Rizzo too. All three have the potential to be great and make the collection I have seem a little more full. Now I've got to go on a heist or sell some blood.

[theprawncracker]

Originally Posted by Reevz1977

I have got to say you REALLY need to get Animal and before his price goes up, which it inevitably will. Although, not my favourite character, he is my favourite poser. I have never seen a photo do the poser justice - he really is phenomenal!

Huh. Really? I'm very surprised by that--like you said, I've never seen any pictures that really do it for me. Hmm... well perhaps now I'll seriously look into him. Maybe I could swing that as a graduation present.

[doc hopper]

Sounds good to me. Excited about Rizzo and Pepe, though I wish these guys luck with Miss Piggy. Whatever the issue was with Fozzie, I can't imagine a full size Miss Piggy will be easy - and who doesn't remember the Piggy likeness issues Palisades went through and the way Disney wanted her portrayed.

[frogboy4]

Originally Posted by doc hopper

Sounds good to me. Excited about Rizzo and Pepe, though I wish these guys luck with Miss Piggy. Whatever the issue was with Fozzie, I can't imagine a full size Miss Piggy will be easy - and who doesn't remember the Piggy likeness issues Palisades went through and the way Disney wanted her portrayed.

I'm thinking the same thing, but this is a different sort of product. Also Fozzie has been pushed aside in the last three theatrical films and in Muppets Tonight. He's regaining his visibility now, but the pig never really left. Still. Miss Piggy - if done right - will likely be very expensive!

I'm just happy about Pepe. I always thought MR was off the mark in excluding the potential of a Pepe poser. I'd rather have Scooter or a Mayhem member first, but the prawn is a crowd pleaser and a good looking puppet. He has a higher selling potential IMHO.

[Reevz1977]

Darn, I've just realised something. With the addition of Pépe, Disney are no longer sticking with the original Muppet Show characters. If thats the case, which incarnation of Piggy will they create? I have huge disdain for the more recent Disney Piggy puppets.

Oh well, at least we are on the way to getting something - thats a huge leap forward

[muppetperson]

Originally Posted by Kermieuk

Well, thats great news if it is, Its just a shame that MuppetPerson didnt make this announcement after all the hard work that he put in.

Also, the link isnt working, Its leading me to facebook for some strange reason?

Chris

Yep, it's all out now.Enjoy!

[rtgentry]

Originally Posted by muppetperson

Yep, it's all out now.Enjoy!

Do you know anything about the prototypes or a proposed schedule of release dates?