EM.TV to Sell Muppets to Jim Henson's Children for $89 Million

[BlueFrackle]

Luke,

As far as i know the Fraggles didnt have any animatronics inside them, I know Wembley had something going on inside him to make his eyes be able to look around. And maybe for Mokey's eyes to widen, But that can be done with something inside the head, Animatronics arent needed.

I think we need someone to has recently seen the Fraggles to come and comment.

Gobo, Wembley anf Junior Gorg were all in a German exhibition not too long ago. So we know they are ok.

Alot of Doozers are still good too, Henson have alot and there are quite a few on the travelling tours.


I think i read somewhere that it would cost 20,000 to make Bruno again. I think thats horse pucky.


*Puzzled*

 

[frogboy4]

Warrick

You know about puppets, so I have a question for you. It's been about 15 years since Fraggle Rock left the air and much has changed in available materials since then. Would it be possible for the Jim Henson puppet builders to use something (besides foam) for the Fraggles? A material that wouldn't degrage so badly? If so, they could make the Fraggle 5 (or 6) and keep them in perfect shape for years. The puppets might not be as great as the originals, but at least we'd have more of a chance at seeing them. It would also be a good investment for Henson because they could use them for new product shots etc.

 

[Super Scooter]

I think the Muppet Workshop uses some different material for characters like Miss Piggy who are going to be used alot, to help them keep better. I think the materials they use for foam rubber characters have advanced since then, and they're getting sutff that will hold up longer.

But, I'm not sure if this is correct. There might be, but, someone else better answer.

 

[Fozzie Bear]

They used foam rubber for the interiors back then, fleece exterior. The foam rubber is what degraded on us.

I'm sure they still have the patterns. They should be able to just rebuild the exterior and stuff them with something new I'd think, just as has been said.

 

[BlueFrackle]

Jamie,

Im not sure about that, But like Super Scooter said the stuff that they use now holds up longer than the stuff that they used back then.

Im thinking they must have molded the heads or something, Otherwise i cant see where the 5,000 comes into it.

I just dont get it.

 

[Luke]

I thought they were $2,000 ? I don't get it either Warrick. Maybe the designs weren't kept or something ? I dunno, we'll have to ask someone.

From what i had heard Mokey was the puppet in the worst condition.

 

[radionate]

Bet its because Byron molested it.

 

[sarah_yzma]

*giggle* that's just *snort* gross

Sarah

 

[beaker]

On the subject of the state of Fraggle puppets:

Hey guys

on the subject of Fraggle puppets, I got to talk a little bit with KPrell at the Spinney book signing today. She mentioned that the original fraggle puppets arent doing to well(at least from the ones pulled out for the private FR reunion last June) but that she would love to have some sort of FR reunion or *something* at a future Muppetfest. I don't think she even knew if they had any refurbished/reconditioned Fraggles, but that now that the company is back with Henson there's more possibilities for stuff like that than before.

Also, I talked to Caroll...he seemed delighted at the prospect of being able to be at the next Muppetfest, especially if it were to be in NYC(strangely enough he says he wasnt asked to be at the last MF, even though he wish he had known)

So there ya have it! Two Muppeteers and their thoughts on MF!

 

[Luke]

Re: On the subject of the state of Fraggle puppets:

Originally posted by beaker
(strangely enough he says he wasnt asked to be at the last MF, even though he wish he had known)

Thats not suprising. As i said, i don't think the Sesame puppeteers or management were never asked to be a part of the first Muppetfest - Kevin Clash did Elmo basically because he happened to be there as a Henson puppeteer doing Clifford and has no other 'Classic Muppet' characters. I guess that brings up the question is if there was no Sesame segment at Muppetfest 1, then would they do it at Muppetfest 2 ? I guess theres more chance now the Henson kids are back but i guess Spinney etc would have to booked through SW if they were going to puppeteer but being in NY all the guys could turn up anyway like Goelz did at the SF book signing that Jamie went to.

Good to hear you got to talk to Karen, but not so good to hear the Fraggle news confirmed. So did you give her some ideas for what they could do at a reunion if they can't get any puppets ?