Hey gang,
Just thought I'd add some input to the current "conversation" about playsets. Anyways, first and foremost, Ken, I thought after my lengthy post you suggested that the stage would be put off the table for some consideration, and not just made smaller without fitting the others, as an economic decision. What happened, or am I just confused about the context of your recent statement? I really am adamant in my thinking that the whole purpose of making the stage would be to give a context to the other sets, keeping in the very vaudevillian style of the original Muppet Show. Otherwise, what would it be used for, Fozzie's jokes and At the Dance? BAH!!!!! This needs to be the best playset ever, but more importantly, a hub for other, smaller sets! As far as I'm concerned, Palisades can make that happen. Don't let me down.
Also, as far as the recent Koozebane arguments, I wouldn't worry so much about having it not made for being too obscure. I thought that's just the stuff we fans want from this line. A chance to get both the classic mainstays that everyone knows, as well as the more obscure ones. Heck, I wouldn't have thought Harry and Lew would have been so early in the line, even if they're not SO obscure, but I don't think they're SO incredibly well-known, either. I like the way this line is going, and as things go, and Ken's indications, it's just going to keep getting better.
Lastly, it was nice seeing an ad for series two in my new Muppets 25th Anniversary CD. Way to go, Ken! Now, i just can't wait until they arrive in stores already. Otherwise, I might just end up going back to using all my money on the cool Simpsons product that's actually on the shelves! I know you guys aren't to blame, so I ensure you this is light teasing, but I'm just aching to get my hands on the goods. Oh, speaking of which, does Flowd have a mustache-trim, or did that not work out? No matter where I look, I haven't seen a finished-product of him, cleaned up, even on the Palisades site. Thought maybe I'd just have to wait until it hit stores, but maybe it ended up a no-go? I sure hope not. Well, I guess that's about it for now. Take care.
-Squigiman