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  1. Phillip

    You Can't Escape Puppets

    From TV to the movies to the opera hall, you can't escape puppets! Like a ragtag army of automatons, puppets of every contraption are infiltrating the power centers of the entertainment world. By John Habich Newsday While the hand-puppet cynics of Avenue Q and the stick-puppet animals of...
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    New cable channel may launch in early 2005

    Here is some more info on the rumored HIT/Sesame Workshop/Comcast channel... For more info on this proposed channel, see this earlier release... http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/2004/060904.shtml
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    Server Upgrade

    Our server will be getting a kernel upgrade on the hardware node this evening between approximately 9 pm-1 am central standard time. The site and forum will be down for around 45 minutes. Just wanted to let you guys know about this so that you don't wonder what is going on. Thanks in advance...
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    A welcome to the newest Muppet fan...

    Cindy and I wanted to give a special welcome to the newest little Muppet fan in our family. On Friday September 10, Preston Chapman was born into the world at 6:38 am. At 6 pounds 9 ounces and 19 1/2 inches long, he is perfectly healthy and already the joy of our lives. Words can't even...
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    Sababa Mokey Plush and Fraggle UNO

    Just wanted to give everybody some official news from Sababa. We have gotten confirmation, that Sababa is planning to release a Mokey plush to go with the other four Fraggles. They have not yet committed to making a sixth doll, however. At this time, the rumors of a Traveling Matt plush are...
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    New Music on MCR

    Just a note that quite a few new songs were added to Muppet Central Radio today from the Muppets, Sesame Street and Bear in the Big Blue House. Click here to listen to MCR. We recommend you listen with the Live365 player... http://www.muppetcentral.com/radio/
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    Jim Henson and Muppets on 2005 US postage stamps

    Here is some big news that broke today, Jim Henson and the Muppets will be honored on US postage stamps to be released in 2005. We don't yet know what the stamps will look like. http://www.muppetcentral.com/news/2004/081404.shtml
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    Jim Henson figure daily bit

    Check out the latest daily bit from our friend Travis on the development of the Jim Henson figure. http://www.palisadestoys.com/new/whatsnew/thebit/
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    Save 25% on Sideshow Muppet Busts

    Just got a note from Sideshow that they have discounted all their Muppet Show character busts 25%. Some of them have already sold out like Beaker, Bunson and Gonzo. Click here for the discount... Sideshow said they were not planning on discounting these any further and that when the...
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    Your Thoughts: Forum Re-organization

    The next stage of forum re-organization is going to be rolled out today. This will be a major change as there will be multiple new forums and sections. Since the Muppets are now owned by three different companies, you will notice that the forum now has three separate main sections for Disney...
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    Your Thoughts: Fraggle Rock DVD

    The first Fraggle Rock DVD has been released in the USA. Read a review of this three-episode disc, then pick up a copy exclusively at your local Wal-Mart or on-line soon at www.hitstoreusa.com. http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/reviews/merchandise/fraggle_dvd.shtml Apparently some...
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    Fraggle Rock DVD Review

    The first Fraggle Rock DVD has been released in the USA. Read a review of this three-episode disc, then pick up a copy exclusively at your local Wal-Mart or on-line soon at www.hitstoreusa.com. http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/reviews/merchandise/fraggle_dvd.shtml Apparently some...
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    Your Thoughts: Private Messaging

    Who said good things don't come on a Monday? Well, they were wrong. As a result of our recent server move, we can now enable private messaging for all users of our forum in good standing. The changes should be self-explanatory. You can now send private messages to any member. Each member is...
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    Private Messaging Enabled

    Who said good things don't come on a Monday? Well, they were wrong. As a result of our recent server move, we can now enable private messaging for all users of our forum in good standing. The changes should be self-explanatory. You can now send private messages to any member. Each member is...
  15. Phillip

    Palisades in USA Weekend

    There's a neat article on the summer toy conventions in today's USA Weekend. Check your morning paper, it's on page 10. The article is some great publicity for the conventions and for Palisades. Last I heard it was upwards of $500,000 to get a full-page ad in USA Weekend or Parade. Here's a...
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    Palisades Series 8 Review

    As you have likely heard, Palisades series 8 is now arriving. Read Greg Whitehead's review for an in-depth look at Sam the Eagle, Usher Scooter, Marvin Suggs and Dr. Phil Van Neuter. http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/reviews/merchandise/figures_series_8.shtml Let us know your thoughts on...
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    Palisades Series 8 Review

    As you have likely heard, Palisades series 8 is now arriving. Read Greg Whitehead's review for an in-depth look at Sam the Eagle, Usher Scooter, Marvin Suggs and Dr. Phil Van Neuter. http://www.muppetcentral.com/articles/reviews/merchandise/figures_series_8.shtml Let us know your thoughts on...
  18. Phillip

    Muppet Wizard of Oz to film in September

    This was posted earlier by ToastCrumbs, but I wanted to start a new thread on it... For those new to the scene, The Muppet Wizard of Oz is a planned made-for-TV movie based on the original book, not the 1939 theatrical movie. It is scheduled to air on ABC, most likely next Spring. Here is the...
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    ToyFare: Allen hints at something "so big"...

    In this month's ToyFare, there is a sneak peak at upcoming Muppets including something "so big" according to Palisades' Travis Allen. [/b] For fun, if you could choose any one REALISTIC product Travis' "so big" comment could be refering to, what would you like to see? For fun, state your one...
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    Phil needs a Shifty-Eyed Sam

    We don't have a Suncoast within six hours or a comic store nearby who is selling the figures locally. Therefore, I'm seeking one or two Shifty Eyed Sam's MOC. If ANYONE can help with this it would be greatly appreciated. I would be willing to trade any of the these figures straight-up for a...
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