[Evantainment]

Disney Vinylmation Muppet figures are coming late Winter 2010. These will be exclusive to Disney World and Disneyland. Muppet characters are painted on to a Mickey Mouse body, and have a similar look to Hasbro's Mighty Muggs.

There are 12 figues in the set - Rowlf, Sweetums, Benny Bunny, Rizzo, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew, Beaker, Statler, Waldorf, Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Swedish Chef, and a chaser figure that will be revealed online once the set is released. I would speculate that this figure is Kermit.

Vinylmation - Muppets

[Joe Moore]

Interesting. Thanks for the heads up. Front paging the info now.

[ludovicotek]

I actually love the Sweetums figure. I would pick him up.

I'm actually kind of shocked that Kermit, Gonzo and Animal are not included in this wave. I guess they are hoping it to be enough of a success that they can continue.

Not sure about the idea of Kermit being the chase. I could be wrong, but I think it would be someone not as obvious but who fans will still want to collect.

[Evantainment]

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Originally Posted by Joe Moore

Interesting. Thanks for the heads up. Front paging the info now.

Glad to help!

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Originally Posted by ludovicotek

Not sure about the idea of Kermit being the chase. I could be wrong, but I think it would be someone not as obvious but who fans will still want to collect.

That's a valid point. You don't want to do all the "big stars" right away either, and have interest in the line fizzle out (if they plan another wave that is). However, I still want to see Kermit.

[Evantainment]

After furthur research, it seems Kermit was already released in 2008, and Rizzo saw a release where he was dressed as Mickey Mouse in 2009.
Kermit
Vinylmation - Urban #2
Rizzo
Vinylmation - Park #3

[Evantainment]

Muppets Vinylmation release date! They will first be available at Walt Disney World resort on February 8th. Since Disney World is a big place, here's a list of locations:

Mouse Gear at Epcot®
Art of Disney at Epcot®
Port of Entry at Epcot®
Stage One Company Store at Disney's Hollywood Studios™
Art of Disney at Downtown Disney® Marketplace

The Disneyland resort release has been set for March, but currently a date and shop locations have not been given.