Tag: Mike Boon

Though unlikely given the fact that I believe the Jim Henson Company owns the rights to Jim Henson’s image, this character would make a fantastic chaser. The design is based on the banjo player in The Country Trio, a Muppet band that performed in several variety shows before landing on The Muppet Show. The other band members were based on puppeteers Frank Oz and Jerry Nelson.

“A perfect end of a perfect series. I can’t wait to see the next set!”-M.C.

The dim janitor and stagehand from the later seasons of the Muppet Show, Beauregard also played a taxi driver in The Great Muppet Caper. Despite having superhuman strength, Beauregard wasn’t very smart and often found himself exploited by others. This figure would look great with a hat or (even better) a mop accessory.

“I want the hat AND the mop!! Great looking figure.”-M.C.

The star of the 2010 viral video “Stand By Me,” Big Mean Carl made multiple appearances on Muppets Tonight. All of his acts – Carl the Big Mean Bunny, Carl the Big Mean Bagpipe-Eater, Carl the Big Mean Ventriloquist, etc – were simple covers that he used to try and eat other characters.

“I love the full sized Muppets. The deatailed “fur” on the body of Carl keeps a plain solid color from looking dull (which happens often with Muppets.”-M.C.

A new character being introduced in 2011’s The Muppets. Walter is positioned as the world’s biggest Muppet fan as he sets off to reunite the Muppets and save Muppet Studios. I would expect a Muppet Show Fan Club membership card to be peaking out of his back pocket.

“From what I’ve seen in the trailers, this looks like a perfect representative of the newest Muppet.”-M.C.

The Phantom of the Muppet Show, who once tormented the cast before revealing that he used to perform at the Muppet Theatre before he was killed (by the critics). Uncle Deadly is set to make a triumphant return in 2011’s The Muppets as the second-in-command to villain Tex Richman. It would be great to see this figure with a tail.

“Just as scary as the Muppet. Wonderful imagining of this character!”-M.C.

Mahna Mahna first sang his signature tune on The Ed Sullivan Show and then repeated his act on the very first episode of The Muppet Show with his pink companions the Snowths. The Snowths are pictured here peaking from behind his head.

“Another great use of the ears. Pieces like this one completely invoke the feeling of watching the Muppet Show.”-M.C.

The bumbling security guard on Muppets Tonight, Bobo memorably fell in love with guest Cindy Crawford. Bobo has since found a calling as a thick but generally kind-hearted assistant to the villains in Muppets From Space, Letters to Santa and The Muppets (2011).

“This shows a great use of shadow to convey just how big a wrinkly Bobo is. This looks perfect.”-M.C.

Marvin’s act on The Muppet Show involved playing the Muppaphone, an instrument made of small fluffy creatures who made different noises when hit in the head. Two of the Muppaphones are depicted in the figure’s ears, presumably flying in the air after a good solid whack.

“I really like the use of bright colors and the ears in this piece. Nice work Mike!”-M.C.

The pyrotechnic expert on The Muppet Show, Crazy Harry showed particular mad scientist delight whenever something needed to be blown up. He’s got dynamite tucked into his pants and I would expect even larger explosives to be hiding behind his back.

“I love his smile. And of course, a stick of dynamite or the plunger for an accessory!”-M.C.

Kermit the Frog’s nephew, who often feels insignificant because of his small size but still maintains a generally sunny outlook. His biggest role was as Tiny Tim in Muppet Christmas Carol. His ears and the top portion of his head could be clear or clear-sky blue to best represent his smaller size.

“His smaller face fits perfectly into the “cheeks” of the new vinyl. This one feels like Robin, with the squat head.”-M.C.