Toy Honest, the annual showcase of playthings to come back, returned to New York Metropolis this previous weekend. And since we at ToughPigs have an virtually supernatural potential to detect when Muppet-related issues are current within the Jacob Javits Conference Heart, in fact we had been on web site to find the most recent in Muppet merch.
Probably the most spectacular issues about this 12 months’s occasion was that we had been capable of finding issues for the Muppets, Sesame Road, Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, and even a bit Dinosaurs! (As soon as once more, we apologize to followers ready for an opulent of the canine from The Storyteller.) Let’s dive proper in and see what’s new!
Naturally, we needed to kick issues off at NECA for our first take a look at the Muppets figures. They had been displayed in a very neat reproduction of the Muppet Theater’s stage, however sadly, it appears it was solely made to point out them at Toy Honest, and isn’t at present being deliberate to promote to customers.
Nonetheless it was good to see them up shut. The show consisted of the primary wave of figures: Miss Piggy with Foo-Foo, Gonzo with Camilla, and Mahna Mahna with the Snowths.
The detailing on the Miss Piggy determine is basically neat. The feel on the “pores and skin” seems to be loads just like the flocking that the puppet would have starting within the third season of The Muppet Present.
In the meantime, Camilla is rather more to scale with Gonzo than she was within the Diamond Choose pack.
In the meantime, that is the primary time the Snowths have ever been launched as a determine of this measurement. Whereas they had been a part of Palisades Toys’ Mini-Muppets line, they by no means obtained the Diamond Choose therapy.
The entire figures can be provided with equipment, and most of them will include Muppet vegetables and fruit. The Final Mahna Mahna and Gonzo units are anticipated to launch within the fourth quarter of 2026, with Miss Piggy making a fashionably late debut within the first quarter of 2027.
We made certain to ask concerning the absence of a sure inexperienced, flippered character, and we had been assured that extra waves are in improvement, together with Kermit the Frog and Fozzie Bear. The figures can be to scale with NECA’s Sesame Road figures, so if issues are profitable sufficient, we will make our personal shows for A Muppet Household Christmas! Figures slipping on an icy patch is what the vacations are all about!
Talking of Sesame, we additionally obtained a take a look at the upcoming Tremendous Grover determine!
The determine will include a show stand, together with the letters “S” and “G.” Oh, I get it, these stand for Steve Guttenberg, Tremendous Grover’s favourite actor!
We additionally obtained to see the nifty field artwork. This could hit retailer cabinets within the first quarter of 2026.
However that wasn’t the one large factor. We additionally obtained to see the Final Huge Fowl determine.
Huge Fowl will include a shawl (for colder climate), a necktie (for formal affairs), and the letter “B” (for Boston, the capital of Massachusetts).
However that’s not all! You may also swap out his arms and head to make him appear to be he did within the early years of the present.
Huge Fowl is predicted to launch within the third quarter of 2026.
The already-released Bert, Ernie, and Rely von Rely figures additionally had been additionally on show.
Had sufficient Sesame figures but? I hope not, as a result of Super7 was additionally on the town with their merchandise! Right here’s a show for the “Huge Fowl Across the World” blind field set. In the meantime the thriller of the key determine was answered, because it was out in full view: it’s Huge Fowl from the USA! Or China’s Da Niao! (They’re an identical cousins, so take your choose.)
And right here’s the Elmo blind field set, out there now!
For these with costlier style, there’s additionally a SuperSize vinyl determine of Oscar the Grouch, set to launch within the second quarter of 2026. Prompt retail worth: $350! If I had been Oscar, that’d make me mad, which might make me comfortable, which might make me mad, which might make me…
By the best way, one non-vinyl a part of the determine is the sock he holds. Consider it because the karmic compensation for all of the socks you’ve misplaced within the dryer.
There was additionally a set of figures that had been smaller than the ReAction line.
Wish to go even smaller? They’ve obtained you coated with a set of blind luggage.
We additionally obtained a take a look at the most recent wave of ReAction figures, which simply went on sale earlier this week. The phrase on the road with this wave: pajamas. The Rely, Bert, and Ernie, are all prepared for bedtime, together with Typewriter Man, who appears to sleep within the nude.
Additionally coming quickly: a set of Sesame Deluxe Cl!cky Caps, which have lights and sounds. Every determine stands on a platform with their catchphrase. Cookie Monster says “Om Nom!” Elmo says “Ha! Ha! Ha!” Oscar says “Scram!” Huge Fowl says “Huge Fowl!”
“However what of the Fraggles,” you may ask. Worry not, as a result of Teddy Mountain confirmed off a brand new set of Fraggle Rock plush!
You may’ve observed that they solely had 4 characters on show, however we do have phrase from Teddy Mountain that Crimson can be a part of the set releasing someday this 12 months. And because of our buddy Chris Stulz at Muppet Stuff, we additionally know that Sprocket and Princess Gorg also needs to be becoming a member of the set this 12 months, and subsequent 12 months, the Doozers must be represented as properly.
In the meantime, TeeTurtle showcased their Sesame plush, together with their Elmo and Cookie Monster Cloudheads and their reversible plush of Ernie and Bert (who may be reversed into one another) and Oscar (who may be reversed into Grover).
New this 12 months are their reversible plush from the Sesame Road/Care Bears crossover. Share Bear reverses into Cookie Monster, and Cheer Bear reverses into Elmo.
Elsewhere, the corporate had a show with much more merchandise, together with this Huge Fowl Cloudhead. However who’s that brown furry creature behind him?
Why, it’s Ludo! This cutie was just lately launched. Isn’t it such an awesome coincidence that it’s additionally Labyrinth‘s fortieth anniversary this 12 months?
And coming quickly: a Jareth plush in the identical model.
what I just lately discovered remains to be a factor? Beanie Infants. And after greater than three many years, Ty is lastly getting round to creating some primarily based on Sesame Road. Huge Fowl, Oscar, Cookie Monster, Ernie, Bert, Abby Cadabby, and Elmo are all getting the Beanie Child therapy alongside Beanie Bouncers and mini keychains.
Do you want Sesame Road? Do you want ramen? Do I’ve a brand new collectible for you! Rokimoto is releasing a blind cup that includes considered one of six characters (or two uncommon variants) having fun with a bowl of ramen.
Elmo, Huge Fowl, Cookie Monster, the Rely, Bert, and Ernie can be hidden in on the spot ramen-style cups. Variants are a translucent purple Rely or a translucent blue Cookie Monster.
These are set to launch someday this summer time, with extra sequence within the works.
Over at Monogram Worldwide, we discovered this Elmo Airpod case bag clip. Now your Airpods can play the function of Elmo’s eyes! That’s not creepy in any respect!
They had been displaying off a trio of Sesame bag clip blind luggage, together with these from the Care Bears collaboration.
Collection 3 of the bag clips had been launched final 12 months, together with such characters as Prairie Daybreak, Rosita, the Two-Headed Monster, and Mr. Snuffleupagus.
However we did get a take a look at Collection 4, which can characteristic Elmo in a wide range of completely different outfits. Personally, I’m excited to see him in his discuss present host go well with from The Not-Too-Late Present with Elmo.
In the meantime, Monogram may even get prehistoric with a brand new set of bag clips themed to Dinosaurs. And in the event that they’re manufactured from petroleum merchandise, they’ll even be comprised of actual dinosaur stays!
Transferring forward from dinosaurs to robots, Handmade by Robots can be making a Kermit determine and an Animal one not lengthy after. Fortunately, Kermit’s eyes lend itself to the road’s model.
Children Most well-liked confirmed off their line of Sesame child toys, together with blankets, crinkle plush, a block set, and an Elmo jack-in-the-box.
The Martian blanket is so cute, I’ve obtained to discover a child to offer that to!
It could be freezing now, however summer time can be right here earlier than you already know it. (Until you’re within the Southern Hemisphere, through which case summer time can be gone earlier than you already know it.) Little Children, Inc. is prepared for the season with an Elmo Spinning Sprinkler, This attaches to a daily backyard hose, and spins because the water spurts out.
There’s additionally an Elmo-themed jar of bubbles, or a substitute container of bubble liquid that includes Elmo and Cookie Monster. I can really feel the 90-degree climate now. (I ought to most likely see a health care provider about that.)
Erik. introduced a collection of Sesame housewares, together with this Cookie Monster cookie jar. Or for those who’re a hardcore fan, a rice cake jar.
Tremendous Impulse additionally had some gadgets, together with the Worlds Smallest Tickle Me Elmo, and Cookie and Elmo Stretchies. Assume Stretch Armstrong, however you may really feel bizarre stretching it.
Present your love of Sesame Road and keep protected within the solar with these themed sun shades from Solar-Staches.
Over at Kidrobot, there have been plush of Cookie Monster, Mr. Snuffleupagus, and Child Animal from The Muppets Mayhem. , that present you possibly can watch on Disney+ after you’ve watched The Muppet Present for the 754th time.
Diamond Artwork Membership had an honest collection of Sesame artwork kits, the place you add “diamond” studs to create a glittery image. Assume paint by numbers meets Lite Brite.
Once we visited, they had been demonstrating with artwork of Abby and Elmo.
One other strategy to preserve your arms occupied are these QB’s from CreateOn.
Impressed by Minecraft, these magnetic blocks may be separated and put again collectively once more in any mixture you want. You may put Tango’s head on Elmo’s physique! Solely the legal guidelines of nature can choose you!
Additionally they have a line of magnetic tile toys that train about colours, numbers, and shapes. I do know, Sesame Road being academic is a giant shock.
Kiddieland had a pair of ride-on toys with a wide range of Sesame characters. It’s by no means too early to study what path the wheels on the bus go.
Lastly, Perception Editions had a replica of The Muppets Official Crochet Amigurumi on show. It’s been out for some time now, however with a brand new particular, you by no means know when the crochet market will increase.
And that’s all from Toy Honest 2026! With all of the completely different properties represented, perhaps subsequent 12 months we’ll get a complete line of Tune of the Cloud Forest motion figures! Eight sequence minimal!
A giant due to Chris Stulz at Muppet Stuff for his extra reoporting.
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