• Welcome to the Muppet Central Forum!
    You are viewing our forum as a guest. Join our free community to post topics and start private conversations. Please contact us if you need help.
  • The Muppet Show
    The must-see event of the year is here! Let us know your review of The Muppet Show special starring Sabrina Carpenter now streaming on Disney+.
  • Sesame Street Classics on YouTube
    Full episodes of classic Sesame Street have arrived on YouTube. See the latest releases and join the discussion.
  • Sesame Street debuts on Netflix
    Sesame Street Season 56 has premiered on Netflix and PBS. Let us know your thoughts on the anticipated season.
  • Back to the Rock Season 2
    Fraggle Rock Back to the Rock Season 2 has premiered on AppleTV+. Watch the anticipated new season and let us know your thoughts.
  • Sam and Friends Book
    Read our review of the long-awaited book, "Sam and Friends - The Story of Jim Henson's First Television Show" by Muppet Historian Craig Shemin.
  • Jim Henson Idea Man
    Remember the life. Honor the legacy. Inspire your soul. The new Jim Henson documentary "Idea Man" is now streaming exclusively on Disney+.
  • Bear arrives on Disney+
    The beloved series has been off the air for the past 15 years. Now all four seasons are finally available for a whole new generation.

store bought puppets

MuppetFozzieBe

Active Member
Joined
Jan 3, 2008
Messages
34
Reaction score
0
any puppet's i buy at a store and alter the apperance a little bit, could i use them in my puppet shows like on tv?
 

Onath

Well-Known Member
Joined
Sep 8, 2007
Messages
280
Reaction score
3
I'm pretty sure that is not kosher. I recommend reading the forum here to find out how to build your own. Then you don't have to worry about t.v. rights because you built it. If you are not interested in building puppets there are many people here who are willing to make you some puppets that you can use on T.V. if you bought the rights from them first.
 

Buck-Beaver

Well-Known Member
Joined
Apr 16, 2002
Messages
4,174
Reaction score
162
As a general rule, most companies don't mind you using their puppets in a live show, but TV can be tricky. Some companies like Axtell Expressions and Folkmanis (reportedly) will allow their puppets to be used on TV or video if they are credited as owning the copyright to the character. The best thing to do is contact the puppet maker and ask permission.
 
Top