Action Figures Update!

Since 2002, Palisades Toys has been creating quality Muppet action figures. Sadly at the end of 2005 their contact to produce Muppet figures will expire. The last figures will be released this year, but unlike the previous sets of figures the figures in this series will only be avalible as exclusives (and will not be avalible in the mass market outlets). The figures that will be produced in this final line are Uncle Deadly, "Rainbow Connection" Kermit (with Robin), Treasure Island Gonzo & Rizzo, and Frog Scout Leader Kermit (with either blue or green Frog Scout). The figures over the years have been a treat and a dream of any Muppet collector, it will be sad to see the line come to an end.

But Henson fans shouldn't worry about their collecting day ending anytime soon, because Palisades has received the rights to produce Sesame Street figures. Each of these figures are planned to be released in a mass market and collector's version. The first series of figures should be out this summer and will include the following characters: Super Grover, Ernie, Oscar (with Slimey), Two-Headed Monster, and Guy Smiley. The official list of the figures that will be created for the second series should be announced this summer. It looks like the teaming-up of Palisades and Sesame Workshop will produce great things for Sesame fans!