The Dark Crystal - Info and Links

[cookietribe]

Hello everyone,

I've compiled a list of Dark Crystal info and links for any interested fans who want to explore the world more in depth. There are a few main websites such as Muppet Wikia and Wikia which do go in depth but they don't have everything, so there are many Dark Crystal websites but not one that has everything in a central location. I haven't included everything in this list either but focused on general info and internet links, so it's not complete and if you have any relevant info and links which would fit in here then please post or message me. Also some fansites have gone offline and no longer work so I have made sure to include only the currently available websites.

It would be great if any fans who know more could work on expanding the Dark Crystal art exhibit history which could become it's own thread as I have only listed two most recent Jim Henson and Brian Froud Dark Crystal art exhibits. And there are other great Dark Crystal related threads in this forum such as photos of people's Dark Crystal figurine collections. I won't be able to update this thread so if it's desired it can be pinned and any updated info can be sent to a mod so they can update it if they are interested and able to. If you have any feedback please feel free to add your input.

Hopefully everyone can take something away from this list such as completing your Dark Crystal collection wherever your interest is, such as comics, toys, etc...


The Dark Crystal - Info and Links

Film
Film, Laserdisc, Vhs, Dvd and Blu-ray
The Dark Crystal (1982, film - theaters)
The Dark Crystal (1983, vhs - Thorn EMI edition)
The Dark Crystal (1990, laserdisc - Special Collector's Edition)
The Dark Crystal (1994, laserdisc - Buena Vista edition)
The Dark Crystal (1994, vhs - Buena Vista edition)
The Dark Crystal (1999, vhs - Columbia Tri-Star edition)
The Dark Crystal (1999, dvd - Special Edition)
The Dark Crystal/Labyrinth (2000, dvd - double feature)
The Dark Crystal (2003, dvd - Superbit Collection)
The Dark Crystal (2003, dvd - Collector's Edition)
The Dark Crystal (2005, dvd - Columbia Tri-Star edition)
Jim Henson Fantasy Film Collection (2006, dvd - triple feature)
The Dark Crystal (2007, dvd - 25th Anniversary Edition)
The Dark Crystal (2009, dvd - blu-ray)
Jim Henson's Fantasy Film Collection (2009, blu-ray triple dvd)
Dark Crystal/Labyrinth (2012, blu-ray double feature)

Film
Links
Film trailer @Youtube
Various film clips @Youtube
Detailed media format list @The Dark Crystal Wikia
Film entry @IMDB
Film script @Script-O-Rama
Film dialog @Database of Movie Dialogs
Dvd version comparisons @Dvd Beaver

Film
Sequel Info
The Power of the Dark Crystal (on hold)
The Power of the Dark Crystal Official Blog
The Power of the Dark Crystal @IMDB
The Power of the Dark Crystal @The Dark Crystal Wikia
The Power of the Dark Crystal @Muppet Wikia
The Power of the Dark Crystal concept art @Mtv


Music
Vinyl, Cassette and Cd
The Dark Crystal soundtrack (1982, vinyl and cassette)
The Dark Crystal soundtrack (1982, cd - Mca Records edition)
The Dark Crystal Read Along book - (1982, 7" vinyl and book, cassette and book)
The Dark Crystal soundtrack (2000, cd - bootleg version)
The Dark Crystal soundtrack (2003, 2xcd - Limited 2-disc Edition of 5,000 copies)
The Dark Crystal soundtrack (2007, cd - 25th Anniversary Edition)

Music
Links
The Dark Crystal soundtrack @Discogs
The Dark Crystal Read Along book @Discogs
The Dark Crystal soundtrack @Film Tracks
The Dark Crystal soundtrack @Soundtrack Collector
The Dark Crystal soundtrack @Youtube


Books, Comics, Mangas and Graphic Novels
Books
The Dark Crystal (1982, book - novelization)
The World of the Dark Crystal: The Collector's Edition (1982, book - first edition)
The Tale of the Dark Crystal (1983, children's book)
The Making of the Dark Crystal: Creating a Unique Film (1983, book)
The World of the Dark Crystal: The Collector's Edition (2003, book - second edition)

Comics, Mangas and Graphic Novels
The Dark Crystal: The Official Comics Adaptation of the Jim Henson Epic Fantasy Adventure Film! Volume 1 (1983, comic)
The Dark Crystal: The Official Comics Adaptation of the Jim Henson Epic Fantasy Adventure Film! Volume 2 (1983, comic)
The Dark Crystal: The Official Comics Adaptation of the Jim Henson Epic Fantasy Adventure Film! (1983, comic - Marvel Super Special Volume 1 #24)
Legends of the Dark Crystal Volume 1: The Garthim Wars (2007, manga)
Legends of the Dark Crystal Volume 2: Trial by Fire (2010, manga)
Legends of the Dark Crystal Volume 3 (cancelled)
Mouse Guard/The Dark Crystal (2011, comic - Free Comic Book Day flipbook)
The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Volume 1 (2012, graphic novel)

Books, Comics, Mangas and Graphic Novels
Links
The Dark Crystal @Comics Book Database
The Dark Crystal @Comics Database
The Dark Crystal @Comics.org
The Dark Crystal @Marvel Comics
The Dark Crystal @Laura Knauth


Videogames and regular games
The Dark Crystal (1982, board game)
The Dark Crystal (1982, card game)
The Dark Crystal (1983, videogame - Apple II, Atari 8-bit, PC-88, PC-98)
The Dark Crystal rpg game (2012?, rpg game)

Videogames
Links
The Dark Crystal @Sierra Chest
The Dark Crystal @Mobygames


Toys, Figurines, Plush animals, Props and Ornaments
Toys @ Toy Mania
Toys @Google search
Figurines @Google search
Plush animals @Google search
Props @Your Props
Props @Google search
Fan made ornaments @Jivotica
Various merchandise @The Unofficial Homepage


Posters, Tshirts and Apparel
Posters @Google Search
Tshirts @Google search


Art, Concept art, Fan art and Fonts
Brian Froud Official Website
Brian Froud @Wikipedia
Concept art @IO9
Concept art from the 2011-2012 Brian Froud exhibit @IO9
Concept art @Sci-Fi-O-Rama
Fan art @Deviant Art
Fan art @Google search
Fonts @Free Fonts


Art Exhibits
Jim Henson's Fantastic World at the Museum of the Moving Image in Queens, New York, United States
- July 16th, 2011 - March 4th, 2012
Brian Froud: Visions for Film & Faerie at the Animazing Gallery in SoHo, New York, United States
- December 2nd, 2011 - February 12th, 2012

Art Exhibits
Links
Jim Henson's Fantastic World exhibit info @The Smithsonian Institution
Jim Henson's Fantastic World exhibit brochure pdf
Brian Froud's Visions for Film and Faerie exhibit video @Youtube


Stores
The Dark Crystal @Jim Henson's Official Shop
The Dark Crystal @Amazon
The Dark Crystal @Ebay


Information Websites
The Dark Crystal @ Jim Henson's Official Website
The Dark Crystal @The Creature Shop
The Dark Crystal @Wikipedia
The Dark Crystal @Muppet Wikia
The Dark Crystal @Wikia
The Dark Crystal @The Dark Crystal Movie
The Dark Crystal @The Book of Habidabad
The Dark Crystal @Qsulis
The Dark Crystal @Flickr photos
The Dark Crystal @Imagine Casting


Fan Websites
The Dark Crystal @Book Mice
The Dark Crystal @Vertice Web
The Dark Crystal @Laura Knauth
The Dark Crystal @Fionaurora's Dark Crystal Page
The Dark Crystal @The Unofficial Homepage
The Dark Crystal @John's Crystal Corner


Internet Forums and Social Networking Websites
The Dark Crystal @Muppet Central Forums
The Dark Crystal @IMDB Forum
The Power of the Dark Crystal @IMDB Forum
The Dark Crystal @Facebook

Thanks for reading

 

[Laszlo]

Thank you very much for this list!
Unfortunately you didnt list the figures/toys.

Here is a list of EVERY Dark Crystal figure/sculpture EVER produced:

(- Action Figures by HASBRO/AVIVA 1982 CANCELLED!)
- 2 Sets of Die Cast Miniatures 1982
- 3 diff. Masks (Aughra, Skeksis and Pod person) by Don Post 1982
- Skeksis Bust Kit by Asao Goto (1990 maybe?)
- Skeksis Figure Kit with Pod Slave and base with crystals (1990 maybe?)
- Aughra Figure Kit with base (1990 maybe?)
- Skeksis Castle Resin Kit
- Skeksis Chamberlain Bust by PLAN B
- Skeksis Garthim Master Bust by PLAN B
- Urskeks Bust by PLAN B
- Aughra Bust by PLAN B
- Mystic Bust by PLAN B
(- Skeksis Scientist by PLAN B CANCELLED!)
- Landstrider with Jen by MINDSTYLE
- Mystic by MINDSTYLE
(- Skeksis Castle by MINDSTYLE CANCELLED !)
- Fizzgig Plush by TOY VAULT
- Skeksis Action Figure by NECA 2009
- Jen and Kira with Fizzgig Dolls by SIDESHOW
- Skeksis Bust 1:2 scale white resin (producer unknown)
- Garthim Bust by PLAN B

Ok, I think thats all... hope this helps.

 

[cookietribe]

Thanks Laszlo for the toy list! I don't know much about that world so it's good someone who knows about it can contribute. I didn't list the toys originally because when I did a google search, so many came up and I knew I wouldn't cover them all is I tried so it's nice that you chimed in. I checked out your Deviant Art page and you have made some cool stuff - I like the Skeksis castle.

 

[cookietribe]

Hi all, I have an update for the next Dark Crystal prequel graphic novel:

The Dark Crystal: Creation Myths Volume 2 (2012, graphic novel)

 

[cookietribe]

After reading about the Dark Crystal author quest I figured some people writing for that might be interested in this resource list above for inspiration, as well as filling in their knowledge of what has already been published about the Dark Crystal world.

Some new links to add to the list above:

Fan Fiction
Links
The Dark Crystal @ FanFiction.net
The Dark Crystal @ Words That Stay
Dark Crystal novel writing contest (2013, forum discussion thread @ Muppet Central)

Official 2013 Writing Contest
The Dark Crystal: Author Quest (2013, website and writing contest)
Author Quest: The Gelfling Gathering (2013, pdf - contest resource for authors)


World Maps and History
Links
Thra world map 1
Thra world map 2
Thra world map 3
Thra world map 4
Thra history map
Thra history summary
The Secret Origins of the Dark Crystal

 

[cookietribe]

Just filling in the gaps with some more links...

Film
Links

Henson Company's Dark Crystal videos @Youtube
Jim Henson Behind the Scenes Part 1 @Youtube
Jim Henson Behind the Scenes Part 2 @Youtube
The Dark Crystal EPK @Youtube
The Dark Crystal Test Footage @Youtube
The Dark Crystal Rare Video@Youtube
Entertainment Tonight Flashback @Youtube
The Dark Crystal Fashion Collection @Youtube
Restoring the Skeksis @Youtube


Music
Links

Mystic's vocal chord @Youtube
Mystic's vocal chord examined with music theory @Los Doggies

 

[skekKot]

In addition:
FIZZGIG plush toy (Hasbro-unreleased prototype)
*The original toy Fizzgig doll was expected to be the hit of Dark Crystal merchandise; but never was produced.

 

[Laszlo]

In addition:
FIZZGIG plush toy (Hasbro-unreleased prototype)
*The original toy Fizzgig doll was expected to be the hit of Dark Crystal merchandise; but never was produced.

Yes, I forgot to mention that. I have a photo of the Hasbro prototype and I have to say it looked quite good! Much much better than the new Fizzgig plush!

 

[skekKot]

Here is a link to very informative website. The site is no longer running; but you can still access the data from it:

THE BOOK OF HABIDABAD {Dark Crystal fan site

http://web.archive.org/web/20120620081932/http://habidabad.com/thra.htm

 

[Johnny Wilson]

I'm a new member and a huge Dark Crystal fan. I created something I wanted to share that is Dark Crystal related and thought this would be a great place to share. Also, Laszlo, are you the same Laszlo I bought a shard replica from, in Germany if I remember correctly. I wanted to share this animation here because I figured it would be most appreciated in this crowd.