-Series 7 carded samples
Kermit seemed very squat to me. He's definitely shorter than the first Kermit.
His knees may have been bent in the display. Scale wise he measures up.
I was expecting Beau's mop bucket to be bright yellow, but it wasn't.
We decided to give it some dirty flavor.
Robin's eyes seem big to me.
They probably are. Although they are the same ones on the Naked Version, which looks more "right" because the hat makes the overall head of the FS Robin appear smaller, especially since it rests right up against the eyes.
- Series 8 mock-up packaging and prototype figures
Sam looks really great (I was afraid for him).
That was the old head. We have not painted the new head yet. In fact, Scooter was also the first head. (Which he may still keep...factory having some trouble on that one.)
- Series 9 prototype figures
Fozzy and Chucky are AWESOME! Can not wait for these 2!
Fozzie had his old head too...
Pops was an early version of the work in progress, but you can tell that he will be great.
He was pretty much near final.
Series 10 only had an 8.5"x11" board of pictures of the actual puppets of the announced characters.
- Sweetums prototype
I don't expect that he will reach the $35 price point
I do...
- Jim Henson prototype figure
He was much shorter than I expected.
The actual product will be an inch and a half taller than the resin prototype.
- Mega Camilla loose
Nothing too fanastic here. It's just a big version of Camilla... A must have though if you collect the Mega line.
- Adventure Kermit packaged sample
The box width size is about the size of Invisible Fozzie's
It's actually nearer to Steppin' Out Bunsen and Beaker size, but slightly less wide.
- Mini Muppets
I did note that beaker's head was scrunched down into his body...
It is retractable.
Baby Piggy questions
What color hair? Removable bonnet? Are you going to try for rooted hair with aby Piggy?
Blonde. Dunno. Probably not. You saw what happened last time. Although, maybe I SHOULD try it and then be smart enough to grab more than one when I am in the factory after we go with the sculpted version.
Have all the S9 accessories been determined yet?
Yes they have.
Mega Kermit - have you decided whether thats gonna be regular, koozebanian, smollet or cheese & onion variety ?
Not sure yet. Will decide in a couple of weeks. What would YOU want to see?
Dr Phil - Are you changing the color of the face from how its being shown now ?
Oh my yes.
How far along was the Lips prototype pictured on the board at UK Toy Fair?
Not as far along as the one in the newsletter. But even that gets a new round of adjustments.
Was the Muppet Baby thing the cause of the "state of flux" with S10?
Yes and no. No it initially wasn't but it still could be...they are late getting started and could still get bumped for something else.
If so, do you feel like another Kermit variant is a better decision over, say, baby Scooter?
Oh...I call 'em like I see 'em. Not suggesting my solution to the line-up is the best solution...but it's worked OK so far.
Are you thinking of releasing Piggy with Kermit because you don't think Piggy is a strong retail character, +/or to boost sales of the first MB 2 pack?
I just think on a gut level they belong in the same pack.
Ken do you guys have the license to make muppet vision 3.D figures ?
No. But what figure is in there that isn't somewhere that we DO have the license?
Sal was tentatively slated to include a Penguin, Java Muppets, and a Muppet Veggie of some kind....are these pack-ins still going to be coming with the monkey?
The only lock right now is Sal and the Java Muppets. Trying to find someone right now to sculpt the penguin, but all the sculptors have been booked on other Toy Fair items, lots with other companies. Will keep you posted.
Could you tell us the Series 9 accessories? Mainly the pack-ins or would you rather it be revealed at a later time since Palisades has decided to lay of on giving out info so quick, just thought we might have a chance with this one.
Nope.
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