karamazov80 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 They're not totally consistent with that though, are they? I would prefer that approach with the Muppets, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tones Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I'd be fine with a static Camilla and Rizzo, but I would like to see Robin on that shorter body that we've seen in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I think they already said Robin will be packed in with Kermit and Camilla with Gonzo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I really hope this line becomes more than just a few waves. My biggest wants for this right now are probably: -The Flying Zuchinni Brothers 2-pack w/ cannon -Electric Mayhem 4-pack with Doc Teeth, Floydd Pepper, Janine and Zoots I'm sure that Animal will get packed in a regular wave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailtotheking Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I hope we can get a Sam Eagle and Uncle Deadly, both would require some serious new tooling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I think they already said Robin will be packed in with Kermit and Camilla with GonzoDid they say they would be packed as complementary figures, though, or are those going to be accessories? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I think they already said Robin will be packed in with Kermit and Camilla with GonzoDid they say they would be packed as complementary figures, though, or are those going to be accessories? Accessories like Rocket Racoon was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmonkey2k Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Wait, if Dst has the rights to muppets now, does that mean that Palisides will stop producing the Star Wars x Muppet figures for disney?! Nooooooooo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSTZach Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 [spit take.] Palisades is long, long gone. Disney owns the Muppets, so they can have whoever they want make those kinds of figures for their parks and stores. I don't know that we'd affect that in any way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 I saw that a new Muppets TV show is in the works. This could be good news for the Minimates and DST figures! My little one and I watched some Muppet Show just this morning. It was the first appearance of Lew Zealand, who helped Kermit avoid marrying Ms. Piggy https://youtu.be/SDvcS6QPhTI?t=4m13s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gmonkey2k Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 "I throw the fish away and they come back to me!" -Lew Zealand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zak Katz Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Outrageous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NerdyTrev Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Lew Zealand will always be my favorite Muppet. I just love his outfit, his voice and his overall character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fwoosheyman Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 http://www.ew.com/article/2015/05/07/muppets-abc-greenlit Yay!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Valo487 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I've never been a huge Muppet fan, I'm glad for those who are. I'll definitely take a Statler & Waldorf two-pack though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Color me skeptical. Muppets Tonight was mediocre and forgettable. Their best bet will be to hire on truly talented comedic writers. Because frankly the heart and soul of the Muppets died with Henson, and at this point I don't think we'll ever see that come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hailtotheking Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Very awesome news about a new Muppet show, but doesn't it kinda sound like what they did with Greg the Bunny way back when.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Color me skeptical. Muppets Tonight was mediocre and forgettable. Their best bet will be to hire on truly talented comedic writers. Because frankly the heart and soul of the Muppets died with Henson, and at this point I don't think we'll ever see that come back. I agree about "Tonight", but did you not see the new movie with Jason Segal? It felt totally like Jim was back. Even "Most Wanted" was better than "From Space" (or, I can only assume "Wizard of Oz", because I refused to see it). And "Christmas Carol" was probably their best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 did you not see the new movie with Jason Segal? It felt totally like Jim was back.I did see it, and did not feel that way. It was OK, better than most of the post-Henson stuff, but still a pale shadow of the stuff where Henson, Oz, and Jerry Juhl were running the show. I didn't have any interest in re-watching it, and didn't even see the sequel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I want to see The Muppets. Most Wanted looked rough. But this? Parks and Rec/The Office meets The Muppet Show? Man, I don't know WHAT to think. I honestly rather like the idea at first thought. Two great tastes that taste great together. But then I wonder... does it just sound like a bit? Like... sure, a single episode done in this fashion would be amazing, no doubt. A whole series, though? Time will tell, but I shall remain cautiously optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker 42 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I want to see The Muppets. Most Wanted looked rough. But this? Parks and Rec/The Office meets The Muppet Show? Man, I don't know WHAT to think. I honestly rather like the idea at first thought. Two great tastes that taste great together. But then I wonder... does it just sound like a bit? Like... sure, a single episode done in this fashion would be amazing, no doubt. A whole series, though? Time will tell, but I shall remain cautiously optimistic. I feel like they can pull this off, but they'll do it by also including the showbiz aspect. Like the Muppet Show is still happening, but it's not the focus of the event. Think Birdman with Muppets. That's my guess as to what this is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosis Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Yes. Exactly. In fact, I'd imagine the premise is that The Muppet Show has been renewed. There could be gold in them there hills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterPL Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I was seriously hoping that Kermit would get a late-night hosting gig. Some of the things these performers do on live TV is a laugh riot. (Elmo, I'm lookin' at you, little dude.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 (edited) Man, I don't know WHAT to think. I honestly rather like the idea at first thought. Two great tastes that taste great together. But then I wonder... does it just sound like a bit? Like... sure, a single episode done in this fashion would be amazing, no doubt. A whole series, though?I think the concept is fine, but for me, the key is to make the Muppets feel genuine--they did in the Henson days. If they feel like characters you can relate to and believe in, despite being puppets, then you've got a chance for it to really work. If they don't, due to the orientation of the show, the quality of the puppeteers, or due to inadequate writing or direction, then you don't. It can still be funny at times, but if the audience can't connect on an emotional level then they can't establish the connection that they do with characters on the great television shows. . .minus, maybe Beavis and Butthead I guess the other extreme is to try and make every character absurd and over the top, like Gonzo, Crazy Harry, Animal, and Zealand (essentially take the Monty Python approach). But I think one reason Muppets really worked was the mix of that (equivalent of Pratt's character and Tom Hatherford on Parks and Rec) with more earnest, and relateable characters like Kermit, Rowlf, and even Fozzy (more like Ben and Leslie form Parks and Rec). I think that's also why Arrested Development and even the Simpsons worked as well as they did. Edited May 9, 2015 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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