As with any good "merchandise-tie-in-appropriate" movie, the merchandise tie-in with the Muppets is ample. It has been enough to almost make me think I need 4 colors of sparkly nail polish from the Muppet/OPI collection. I've compiled a list of some of the Muppet collabos that, in my mind, rank right up there with Puppy Bowl and Super Bowl, DST and caffeine, and sea-salt and caramel.
The above mentioned OPI collection to celebrate the Muppets is sparkle-tastic. With colors like Rainbow Connection, Warm and Fozzie, and Fresh Frog of Bel-Air your fingers will be so fabulous, even Statler and Waldorf will approve. http://www.alllacqueredup.com/2011/05/opi-holiday-2011-muppets-preview.html
Awhile back, I stumbled upon the Star Wars/Muppet figures that are so cute, S started an "action figure" collection. I love these, especially Beeker as C3PO. But I wonder if Miss Piggy/Leia is holding a hairdryer?
Just in time for gift giving season, FAO Schwartz has the Muppet Whatnot Workshop, where you can create your very own Muppet. O, if you're reading this... I want one. You know, umm.....for S. It's a little on the pricey side compared to the $8 nail polish, but for $99 you can put on your very own Muppet Show. http://www.fao.com/shop/index.jsp?categoryId=11534102
Music and Muppets have gone hand in hand, from the original "Manah-manah" to Weezer's video for "Keep Fishin," which is still on my YouTube favorites. The Green Album is awesome. For someone like me, who struggles to find kid-appropriate music that doesn't make me want to hurl, this is pure gold. I love Andrew Bird's cover of It's Not Easy Being Green. S's face lights up every time we get to the whistle-solo.
Lastly, with the hasty exit of Eddie Murphy as host for the Oscars, there is a major campaign to have the Muppets host the Oscars. I love it. The a facebook page had 10,000 followers within 2 days. Myself included. You can support it here: http://www.facebook.com/MuppetOscars
But why stop Muppet domination at the Oscars? There should be a total Muppet takeover. Give the guy from Muppet News Flash a half hour after Colbert on Comedy Central. NASA can work with Pigs in Space on the next space vehicle program. Let the Swedish Chef work with Jamie Oliver on making our schools menus more healthy. The possibilities are endless.
All that's left to do is "play the music, light the lights, and get excited" for Muppet takeover! See you at the theater on November 23!
have you seen the green adidas kermit shoes?
ReplyDelete@ Wendy, I was not aware of the Kermit shoes until you told me about them. They are awesome! Thanks for telling me about them. :)
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