From The Muppets and Fraggle Rock to Labyrinth and The Darkish Crystal, I am looking out for uncommon and nostalgic collectibles that commemorate the magic of Henson’s unimaginable legacy.
Whether or not it is plush, motion figures, puppets, or obscure memorabilia, this video is a must-watch for fellow followers of traditional Henson creations and classic toy lovers alike.
Additionally making the journey up from Florida is my good buddy RetroRestStop, and also you’ll in all probability spot a couple of acquainted faces alongside the way in which, together with different pals from previous Muppet Stuff, Cinema Illness, and Retro RestStop adventures.
Come alongside for the enjoyable, the fandom, and the improbable finds—and don’t neglect to love, remark, and subscribe in the event you’re into retro toys, popular culture, and Jim Henson nostalgia!
In the event you loved seeing final yr’s conference, wait until you see this yr’s, as one of many many particular company is the one and solely PAUL WILLIAMS!
If anybody is aware of the Rainbow Connection, it’s this man! Meet the legendary PAUL WILLIAMS at Retro Con 2025!!
Paul Williams is likely one of the most achieved and revered music creators of all time, having received an Oscar, 3 Grammys, 2 Golden Globes, an Ivor Novello Worldwide Award, and membership within the Songwriters Corridor of Fame. Williams’ timeless classics vary from “We’ve Solely Simply Begun”, “Wet Days and Mondays”, “An Previous Original Love Tune”, and “The Rainbow Connection”, to “Contact” and “Past” on Daft Punk’s chart-topping Album of the 12 months “Random Entry Reminiscences”.
As an actor, Paul Williams has offered the long-lasting voice for The Penguin in Batman: The Animated Collection. On digicam, Williams has performed fan-favorite roles resembling Little Enos within the Smokey and the Bandit collection, the devious Swan in ‘Phantom of the Paradise’ (the place he additionally crafted the movie’s rating and songs), and Virgil in Battle for the Planet of the Apes, with visitor appearances on Babylon 5 and Star Trek: Voyager! Williams usually appeared as himself in Jim Henson’s Muppets’ properties, along with writing the songs and music for The Muppet Film and The Muppet Christmas Carol. He additionally wrote the unforgettable songs for the beloved vacation traditional Emmet Otter’s Jug-Band Christmas!
“The Rainbow Connection” from the opening of The Muppet Film has been added to the Library Of Congress’ Nationwide Recording Registry, a set of “audio treasures worthy of preservation forever primarily based on their cultural, historic or aesthetic significance within the nation’s recorded sound heritage.”
**Paul Williams shall be donating all his conference proceeds towards his philanthropic work in habit restoration and music schooling. So that you’ll not solely be assembly a legend, you’ll even be serving to some really worthwhile causes within the course of. So please convey alongside your enthusiasm and your generosity!**
