Chances of getting a Baby Natasha vinyl in series 2?

[bjeong1381]

Do you guys think we will get a Baby Natasha vinyl? My girlfriend loves Baby Natasha!! I just got her two brand new plushes that haven't been in production since 97. =)

[Phylers]

Zero. Disney doesn't own the rights to any of the Sesame Street Muppets, so unless they eventually strike some sort of distribution deal with Sesame Workshop, the Muppets series will be Sesame-free.

Plus, although I hate to rain any more on your parade, it's unlikely that Disney would get any sort of rights seeing as the Sesame Street Muppets already have theme park distribution through Sesame Place and the other SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment parks.

[NaCler]

Zero. Disney doesn't own the rights to any of the Sesame Street Muppets, so unless they eventually strike some sort of distribution deal with Sesame Workshop, the Muppets series will be Sesame-free.

Plus, although I hate to rain any more on your parade, it's unlikely that Disney would get any sort of rights seeing as the Sesame Street Muppets already have theme park distribution through Sesame Place and the other SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment parks.

Which is kind-of a bummer as a 9" Elmo with 3" Baby Natasha probably would have been a big seller.

Does this go for Fraggles as well? I wouldn't mind seeing a Fraggle Rock series of Muppets.

[JEP]

Fraggles as well. Fraggle Rock is now owned by HIT Entertainment.

[photographymom517]

You could make a custom!!! :-) I drew up a Sesame Street series using my son's favorites...but haven't painted them yet. Make a Natasha!!! :-)

[Phylers]

Which is kind-of a bummer as a 9" Elmo with 3" Baby Natasha probably would have been a big seller.

Does this go for Fraggles as well? I wouldn't mind seeing a Fraggle Rock series of Muppets.

Fraggles as well. Fraggle Rock is now owned by HIT Entertainment.

I'm pretty sure that contract expired at the end of 2009, which means the rights reverted back to the Henson Company, who then sold the DVD distribution to Lionsgate. While Disney again doesn't hold the rights, it's possible that the Henson Company might be willing to license the actual Fraggle characters for Vinylmations, as I think Lionsgate only has video distribution rights. Plus, while I haven't seen any in a while (nor have I looked for it), there used to be Fraggle merch for sale in Studios.

I wouldn't hold my breath, but it's certainly possible that some Fraggles, a doozer, and the Trash Heap might eventually show up.

[Story]

You could make a custom!!! :-) I drew up a Sesame Street series using my son's favorites...but haven't painted them yet. Make a Natasha!!! :-)

Sesame street customs would be a great idea! I know Soulchild did an awesome Oscar the Grouch one!

Must go search for it...

EDIT: Found it! http://vinylnation.net/forums/showth...car-the-Grouch

[Maraschiello]

That oscar was cool!

Maybe hope that other 3" figurine companies will make sesame like Kid Robot

[frogboy4]

Sesame Street characters are owned by Sesame Workshop (formerly the Children's Televeision Workshop) because Jim Henson felt the characters should always belong to the world's children and not the Walt Disney Company or any other company. He was adamant about this. Much of the proceeds of Sesame items go back into the company that educates kids in this country and many others.

Fraggle Rock, the Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Emmet Otter and many other properties are owned by the Jim Henson Company. There's little to no cross-over because for right or wrong Disney and Henson want to strengthen and differentiate their branding.

Jim Henson in likeness and name is owned by the Jim Henson Foundation.

The Muppets (The Muppet Show, Muppets Tonight, Muppet movies, Muppet Babies cartoon show) and Bear in the Big Blue House are Disney-owned properties.

hope this helps!

[kawaii055]

I would love a Fraggles set as well. That show is still great.

[niftyk13]

Sesame Street characters are owned by Sesame Workshop (formerly the Children's Televeision Workshop) because Jim Henson felt the characters should always belong to the world's children and not the Walt Disney Company or any other company. He was adamant about this. Much of the proceeds of Sesame items go back into the company that educates kids in this country and many others.

Fraggle Rock, the Dark Crystal, Labyrinth, Emmet Otter and many other properties are owned by the Jim Henson Company. There's little to no cross-over because for right or wrong Disney and Henson want to strengthen and differentiate their branding.

Jim Henson in likeness and name is owned by the Jim Henson Foundation.

The Muppets (The Muppet Show, Muppets Tonight, Muppet movies, Muppet Babies cartoon show) and Bear in the Big Blue House are Disney-owned properties.

hope this helps!

That was all really interesting to me. I really thought that Disney owned everything from the Henson company. It makes me upset though that with the wide distribution Disney has, they don't do more to distribute the Muppets they do own. I'd love to see the Muppet Show or Muppets Tonight back on the air. Or even Muppet Babies! Or at least more merchandise to I can grow my Muppet collection!