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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 6h

A new Sesame Street video seems to be promoting A.I., which feels equally icky and disappointing.

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Can’t Spell “Julia” Without “AI” - ToughPigs

We're disappointed in Sesame Street's new video that praises artificial intelligence.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 1d

We remember the great Drew Struzan, the artist behind Hollywood's most iconic posters: Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and SEVERAL Muppet movies.

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RIP Movie Artist Drew Struzan - ToughPigs

The iconic artist has illustrated posters for Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Back to the Future, and the Muppets.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 1d

New Muppets From Space podcast! We’re talking about Minutes 11-12: Gonzo gets a message from his cereal.

PLUS: Who took the lonely Gonzo photo? The golden age of movie novelizations! Alpha-Bits! What's on Rizzo’s jacket? Cereal box prizes! And what if the Muppets moved into a pretentious mansion?

Movin’ Right Along 6.06: Letters from Kap’n Alphabet - ToughPigs

Gonzo gets a message from his cereal.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 1d

THANK YOU AMY for being a part of our chaos! You're such a great sport, and it was a delight to get the opportunity to showcase your talent. Let's do it again next year!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 1d

We sat down for a chat with Rob Lake and Kermit the Frog about their new Broadway show! And yes, it was magical.

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INTERVIEW: Broadway Talk with Kermit the Frog and Rob Lake - ToughPigs

Chatting with a frog and a magician about "Rob Lake Magic with Special Guests The Muppets"!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 1d

I'm not sure why our new episodes aren't publishing automatically. It doesn't seem to be a copyright issue. I've manually published the missing ones, and I'll investigate the issue.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 2d

Not only are these upcoming Sesame Street figures disturbing, they're expensive too!

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KAWS Has Murdered the Sesame Street Gang - ToughPigs

Not only are they dead, they're expensive too!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 3d

New podcast time! This week on '70 Years, 70 Muppets' we spotlight our main mumbling man, Lips!

70 Years, 70 Muppets – Ep. 60. Lips - ToughPigs

This week we spotlight our main mumbling man, Lips!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 3d

Remembering the great Diane Keaton with the Muppets' homage from the 1982 Miss Piggy Calendar.

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KOMakesThings @komakesthings.bsky.social · 4d

I finally finished my next Youtube tutorial! This time it's a detailed guide on how to make your own Didymus Plush replica, just like the one from Sarah's Bedroom in Labyrinth!

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How to make Sarah's Sir Didymus Plush from Jim Henson's Labyrinth

YouTube video by KOMakesThings

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 5d

NYCC attendees! We'll see you at our panel VERY SOON!

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Amy Mebberson @amymebberson.bsky.social · 5d

Whassup Muppet folks! Join me and the lovely people at @toughpigs.com for a Muppet sketchfest jam panel at NYCC!
4.15 in room 406.1!
Wearing appropriate shirt!

Amy making terrible con table selfie in a Muppet Hawaiian shirt.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 5d

You'll find connections to all of your favorite Henson properties in this collection of interviews.

Book Review: Rainbow Connections: Volume 1 - ToughPigs

You'll find connections to all of your favorite Henson properties in this collection of interviews.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 6d

Ahead of "The Muppets Take Scripthattan" - a live, star-studded script reading of the classic Muppet film on Oct. 24 - we're presenting a podcast miniseries with some of the stars!

Starting here, with comedians/actors/podcasters Janet Varney and Griffin Newman!

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The Muppets Take Scripthattan – Janet Varney & Griffin Newman - ToughPigs

We're chatting with the celebrity stars of the live Muppet Take Scripthattan in this new podcast miniseries!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 7d

Here's something VERY cool and VERY special for Fraggle fans!

Tough Pigs pal Grant discovered a bunch of original demo recordings of Fraggle Rock songs. Read his report -- and hear the demos for yourself!

Treasures from the Fraggle Archives: Long-Lost Fraggle Rock Demos - ToughPigs

Wouldn't it be great if the original demo tapes from Fraggle Rock still existed? Well, they do -- and we found them!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 7d

Some new details have dropped about the Muppets' takeover of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster!

New Details About the Muppets Roller Coaster - ToughPigs

Learn just a little bit more about the upcoming Rock 'n' Roller Coaster retheme!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 8d

Sesame Workshop has launched two new Sesame Street games on Roblox today. You can explore the new 123 Sesame Street, chat with Grover, and get mail from Don Music!

Explore Sesame Street in New Roblox Games - ToughPigs

Two new Sesame Street games have come to Roblox!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 8d

New Muppets From Space podcast! We’re talking about Minutes 09-10: the kitchen blows up and Gonzo looks at photos.

PLUS: Gonzo's live hands! Who’s the old lady in the kitchen? Drinking birds are cool! And we search for a Donatello action figure!

Movin’ Right Along 6.05: Muppet Family Photos - ToughPigs

The kitchen blows up and Gonzo looks at photos.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 9d

Who is Fonzie Bear? Who is Mr. Snuffleuffagus? Who is Jam Hanson? It's time we tackle all of these Muppet misspellings once and for all!

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Muppet Misspellings - ToughPigs

Think you know how to spell Snuffy's full name? Now you can be certain with this handy guide!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 10d

It’s new podcast time! This week on ‘70 Years, 70 Muppets’ we spotlight Piggy’s dramatic dragon-like best friend, Uncle Deadly!

70 Years, 70 Muppets – Ep. 59. Uncle Deadly - ToughPigs

This week we spotlight Piggy's dramatic dragon-like best friend, Uncle Deadly!

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 10d

When your copy of The Muppet Show record skips in the right place to cause never ending pain

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 11d

New FRAGGLE TALK podcast! Red Fraggle gets super paranoid in "Red Handed and the Invisible Thief," while Sprocket embraces his viking heritage.

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Fraggle Talk: Classic – “Red-Handed and Invisible Thief” - ToughPigs

Red Fraggle succumbs to paranoia! Hey, we've all been there.

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 12d

"Rubber Duckie, you're the one."

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ToughPigs @toughpigs.com · 12d

Wrapping up our Little Muppet Monsters series with a look back at what DIDN'T make it to air! (This post has been brought to you by GUNKO.)

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Little Muppet Monsters: 40 Years Later – And the Rest - ToughPigs

Wrapping up our Little Muppet Monsters reviews with a look at what DIDN'T make it to air!

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Patrick Cotnoir @patrickcotnoir.bsky.social · 12d

Today on @heythatsmepod.bsky.social is a truly amazing episode with legendary director Ken Kwapis. His feature film debut is Follow That Bird, which we're doing an audio commentary on today! Some really cool stories that I’ve never heard before. This is absolutely one of my favorite episodes.

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