Muppets Merchandise – The Chaos Has Cult Status
A show where the guests are real Hollywood stars and the hosts are made of felt – on paper that sounds like a gamble, on screen it became television history. Jim Henson's Muppet Show ran from 1976 to 1981 and turned Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, and Gonzo into icons. Feature films, holiday classics, and one comeback after another followed; since 2004 the puppets have watched over their legacy under the Disney roof. At Elbenwald you'll find officially licensed Muppets merchandise – from Funko figures to shirts. Applause is optional, heckling is tradition.
What makes the Muppets stand out?
The mix of heart and anarchy. Every character is a walking comedy principle: Kermit, the eternally overwhelmed director; Miss Piggy, the diva with a karate chop; Gonzo, the artist with no apparent limit to his talent; Fozzie, the comedian who laughs at his own jokes more than anyone else does. Add to that Waldorf and Statler, who turned heckling from their balcony into an art form long before comment sections were invented. Creator Jim Henson knew how to combine puppetry with adult humor without ever losing the warmth – exactly why the troupe has worked across generations for almost five decades now. Merchandise designs practically write themselves from there – from frog green to Piggy pink.
Frequently asked questions
What Muppets products does Elbenwald carry?
Officially licensed merchandise focused on Funko figures from Kermit to Miss Piggy to Pepe, plus T-shirts and bags. Use the filters to narrow the range by product type.
Since when have the Muppets existed?
Jim Henson began developing his puppets in the 1950s – Kermit already existed in 1955. The troupe became world-famous with The Muppet Show, which ran from 1976 to 1981. The Muppets have belonged to Disney since 2004.
How do I recognize officially licensed Muppets merchandise?
By the license notice on the product or packaging. Elbenwald carries exclusively officially licensed goods – the respective manufacturer is listed on the product page.
Range overview
Front row for the shelf: the Funko figures line up the show's cast in vinyl format, while the figures give the full overview across every format. T-shirts with retro designs belong on the stage of everyday life, and the backpacks take the troupe along on tour. Exactly how big the lineup gets is listed on the respective product page – surprise guests, as always with the Muppets, are never ruled out.
What else goes with it?
Jim Henson's second great puppet family lives on Sesame Street – the commute between both worlds is short. The parent company gathers its brands at Disney, and the theme world Movies & Series spans the big frame for TV nostalgia. And if a little something is due as a gift: the gift ideas have more programming than Kermit could ever host.
