Hi there Muppet fans! By now you are likely aware of the awesome new series of Muppets Lego Mini Figures that are currently available in stores. These figures are proving to be super popular and are selling out everywhere that they're being sold! So far I've managed to get 11 of the 12 figures, with Waldorf being the last one I need to find. Looking online though, I see that I'm not the only collector to wonder "Where's Waldorf?" Apparently he's the "hard to find" figure from the collection.
With the positive response that these Muppet Lego figures received from both Muppet and Lego collectors alike, I would be very surprised if we don't see a second series of Muppet Mini Figures released in time for next Christmas, not to mention a Muppet Theatre playset, or several other Muppet Show themed playsets. Personally, I'd love to collect Lego mini figures of all the odd background Muppet characters!
Okay, you already know that I'm a tad obsessed with Muppets, so here is my crazy, extremely long and detailed list of ideas for Muppet Lego figures and sets which I spent way too much time on! ...but I would love to have every one of these! Hopefully someone at Lego reads this and gets inspired! :)
- the rest of the Electric Mayhem Band with their stage set, including Dr. Teeth, Floyd (in purple suit from season 1), Zoot (purple suit), and the often forgotten trumpeter Lips (in hippy clothes)
- the Muppet Bus with Scooter, Floyd (in red jacket), Zoot (yellow hippy shirt), and Lew Zealand
- the Muppet Theatre Stage Proscenium with Statler and Waldorf's booth, and figures of Sam the Eagle, Sweetums, Robin the Frog (a one piece figure, as was done for Camilla the Chicken), Thog, Trumpet Lady (from closing theme), Crazy Harry, and Droop
- the Muppet Theatre Backstage set with Gaffer the Cat, Pops, large and small Javas (one piece figures), Mildred Huxtetter, Timmy Monster, George the Janitor and Kermit in his purple suit from season 1
- Pig in Space bridge set with figures of Piggy, Link, Dr. Strangepork, two crew pigs, and Gonzo as Dearth Nadir
- Veterinarian's Hospital with Rowlf as Dr. Bob, Nurse Piggy, Nurse Janice and Blue Frackle as their patient
- Sweetish Chef's Kitchen with a variety of Muppet food, the Muppet Turkey, Muppet Lobster Banditos and Sweetish Chef (with food splatter mess all over his clothes)
- Planet Koozebane with the Koozebanian male and female aliens, Koozebanian Phoob, and Kermit in his reporter outfit with microphone
- Piggy and the Biker Pigs
- Piggy and the Viking Pigs
- Rowlf in a tuxedo with a grand piano
- Sam the Eagle wearing Uncle Sam style outfit with podium and American flag themed backdrop
- The Great Gonzo on his motorcycle
- Muppet Labs with post explosion Bunsen and Beeker
- Muppet News set with the Muppet Newsman
- The Flying Zucchini Brothers with their canon
- Marvin Suggs and his Muppaphone
- Bobby Benson and his Baby Band
- Memorable Muppet Skits set including an upright piano with several chickens, Zelda Rose with her Owl on it's perch, Screaming Thing, Behemoth with Shakey Sanchez, and some Clodhoppers
- Bear on Patrol set with Fozzie and Link in police outfits
- Various Muppet Monsters such as Doglion, Luncheon Counter Monster, Sunny Day Monster, Green Frackle, Jade Green Frackle
- Various Muppet Animals such as Sopwith Camel, Muppet Alligator, Guongo Ape, Muppet Tiger, etc.
- Various Muppet Birds such as Muppet Penguins, Fletcher, Betsy Bird, Rooster, etc.
- Various Spooky Muppets such as Uncle Deadly, Mulch, Ghosts, and the Vile Bunch
- Muppet Arches (from opening theme) with various additional Muppets such as Mutations monsters, Mean Mama, Wayne and Wanda, Beauregard, Lips in purple suit, etc.
- Muppet's Tonight TV studio with Clifford (wearing sunglasses), Pepe, Johnny Fiama and Sal
- Muppets Most Wanted Helicopter and Muppet ladder (various Muppets) with Walter wearing a Kermit shirt
- Assorted Muppets with Walter in his blue suit, Pepe in ballerina outfit, Kermit in disco outfit, Piggy in a summer dress with wide brimmed hat and Foo Foo, JP Grosse, Emily Bear (Fozzie's Mom), etc.
There's so many Muppets and playsets that could be done, the possibilities are endless! I definitely have my fingers crossed that we'll see more Muppets from Lego!!!
Coincidentally, Lego has already marketed a beautifully detailed Sesame Street Lego set complete with six Muppets (Ernie, Bert, Big Bird, Oscar, Cookie Monster, and Elmo). Unfortunately Lego sets are known for being expensive and this one is no different. As such, the whopping price tag will likely prohibit many Muppet fans from ever owning it. (The set retails for $150 in Canada.)
Thankfully Lego has started selling the Sesame Mini Figures separately as keychains allowing more of us to at least enjoy owning those. The keychain set includes Big Bird, Ernie, Cookie Monster and Elmo leaving Bert and Oscar as exclusive to the boxed set. The heads and legs are permanently attached for the keychain figures, so technically they are variations from the original figures. The Ernie Keychain's legs don't even move at all, only his arms move, but it's still a cool figure!
I would love it if Lego did an extended series of Sesame Mini Figures as there's so many cool characters that could be done! Snuffy, Super Grover, the Count, Herry, Frazzle, Roosevelt Franklin, Guy Smiley, Betty Lou, Prairie Dawn, Telly, Grundgetta, Biff, Sully, Yip Yip Aliens, Twiddlebugs, Honkers, and so many others! There's well over 100 Sesame characters that they could do! That would be awesome!!!
Though, I suspect the only way that would ever happen is if the Sesame Street Lego boxed set sells out first, and quickly. Frankly, I suspect they'll all be gone before the summer is over! It's just too cool to pass on!
But first I need to find a Waldorf!!! LOL :)
UPDATE June 1st, 2022: Got him!
