I have to assume everything will be completely out of my price range, but I really hope that we get some really good reference photos of all these props. If fans can't own the actual prop, at least we can replicate them!

Jim Henson would've been 89 years old today. Commemorate his life and legacy by celebrating creativity, diversity, imagination, peace, and just plain silliness. Walk with me a bit while I talk about Jim and his work--and leave your comments about what he means to you. Right this way. /1

It takes me so long to make prop replicas nowadays because I feel like I'm holding myself up to higher and higher standards of quality. Which always makes for a great end result, but I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss when I was managing to make a cool prop every month.

There was an extra large-sized spider hanging outside my front door a few nights ago and now every time I open my door I do so slowly, afraid it's 1. Gonna be out there again and 2. Take me opening the door as an invitation to come in.

In the latest Prairie Dawn Companion podcast, we're talking about some of the forgotten female characters from the '70s like Roosevelt Franklin's mom and Granny Fanny Nesselrode. All the hits! www.toughpigs.com/pdc-104/

Sometimes we’re unsatisfied with a thing we made because when it only existed in our head, we saw all the things it could have been and when it’s done we know all the things that it isn’t, but we can’t see the way it expands into a million new things when someone else unpacks it in their head. 🖊️🦑

I bought a few craft kits/activity kits for my Nephew but the problem is I ALSO want to dig up a fake dinosaur tooth/smash open a geode, so it's extremely tempting to keep these kits for myself

I had really bad arachnophobia as a kid so I had to get my older sister to beat Gohma for me in Ocarina of Time. Which I find funny looking back, because as an adult Gohma doesn't really feel all that spidery to me anymore (Especially compared to Armagohma in Twilight Princess!)

New episode of our A PRAIRIE DAWN COMPANION podcast! It's time we talk about Betty Lou, transmedia, and the Smurfette Principle. With special guest: puppeteer Stoph Scheer! www.toughpigs.com/pdc-102/

Introducing our newest podcast: A PRAIRIE DAWN COMPANION! A history of Sesame Street through the feminist lens. Listen to our premiere episode, with new episodes dropping every Thursday! www.toughpigs.com/pdc-101/

I can personally vouch for how much time and energy Becca is putting into this podcast, this is without a doubt the purest labour of love you'll ever have the pleasure of listening to. So please, give it a listen!

After much procrastination (And a bout of perfectionism) I finally finished my new Kermit replica puppet! I took him outside for some sunshine and ambiance, which I slightly regretted because I go outside so infrequently that I forgot mosquito's exist. But at least Kermit got to enjoy himself!

I played the Labyrinth pinball game a few weeks ago and enjoyed it immensely, but machines are extremely expensive. So my mind is fully willing to make pinball my entire personality, but my bank account is not.

Best part of recording this episode was the confusion on Mike's face as we revealed that The Enchanted Forest is a real place in Canada you can visit

🎄 If your copy of A Muppet Family Christmas had commercials, you may have seen the teaser for today’s podcast. It’s “The Charmings,” starring Snow White and family, the evil queen, and Santa Socrates! With @komakesthings.bsky.social and @wallabri.bsky.social from @badprincessmovies.bsky.social!

Today’s #Muppet GIF of the Day is…

Join the ToughPigs Pride Month livestream! We'll be chatting, drawing, and giving away prizes from 6:30-8:30pm ET! Live! www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF7m...

Join us this Sunday for a special livestream! We'll have special guests, raffle prizes, and a whole lot more!

Don't miss your chance to donate to a great cause/win some amazing prizes!

Well I've officially hit "Internet-grandma" status, I accidentally started a video call with @starmansart.bsky.social and couldn't figure out how to turn it off. Richard had to play the part of kind grandson politely humouring his confused Grandma (AKA he showed me some puppets he was working on)

If you're feeling like virtually revisiting Muppet*Vision 3D today, this video is one of the best, least-blurry versions that you'll find on YouTube. youtu.be/XKV8T36Q9Fg?...

Labyrinth fans, I know there's a good few of you out there who'd love to take home one of the plush toys from Sarah's bedroom... well, here's your chance! Check out the video below to see the plush toys in question, which you can win by contributing to @toughpigs.com Pride Month charity drive!

Our Pride Month fundraiser is off to a great start! Donate to a good cause and win some Muppety prizes! Or help spread the word so we can help spread some good!

Do you want to SUPPORT LGBTQ+ CHARITIES & WIN COOL PRIZES? @toughpigs.com is running a monthlong charity drive! Check the link below to learn how you can donate to A4TE, the Trevor Project, or True Colors United and be entered to win PRIZES LIKE THESE. LOOK AT THEM. www.toughpigs.com/pride-2025/

Support a great cause and get a chance to win one of my Labyrinth plush toy replicas! See Tough Pigs for more details on how to enter!

Here's some more pics of my Piggy replica, courtesy of the extremely talented @meganshickhard.bsky.social! The first pic is one of my favs. I like pretending it's Piggy at some kinda red carpet/fancy press event, getting her pic taken by photogs (AKA, Piggy living her best life).

i’m sorry for making thing i like into my entire personality it will happen again

Thanks so much @jd11pc.bsky.social for inviting me to talk about classic Disney animation! It was a fun trip down memory lane getting to talk about a few of the animations/animators that inspired me growing up.

Almost forgot to upload this quick glam shot I took of my Piggy replica for the Bluesky crowd! It's funny but I'm almost unsure of what to do with myself now that she's finished. I did pick up some F3 fleece to redo my Kermit, but we'll see if I tackle that next or if I try a different project first

Funniest part about Adam Savage's panel today was when someone asked why didn't Mythbusters partner with Red Green when they covered duct tape myths, and someone from the audience had to explain to a very confused Adam who Red Green was. It was a real "you know you're in Canada when..." moment

I haven't taken any good photos of Piggy myself as I was in con-crunch mode finishing her up until like... Tuesday of this week, but here's a casual con-shot of her to tide ya'll over until we get some proper photos taken. (Not pictured, me sitting on the floor beside her, eating chicken fingers)

Gonna be debuting my Miss Piggy replica at the @calgaryexpo.bsky.social today! I'm a little nervous about the prospect of keeping my arm raised all day at the con, but what terrifies me is that I'm sure folks'll expect a Piggy impression and I DO NOT have one (I'm more of a Taminella gal).

A successor to my “You’ve Got Green On You” Shaun of the Dead / Muppets piece from a decade or so ago (where does the time go?!) ✨🎨(Color Pencil / Gouache on Bristol Board - Work in Progress)

From the depths of the Bog of Eternal Stench, I rise once more to herald the arrival of my newest Youtube video, where I go over the 'making of' my replica of the Jareth statue from Labyrinth. youtu.be/DkjPCG-sJSg?...

On this #TransDayOfVisibility, it's a nice reminder that trans people are People In Your Neighborhood. www.toughpigs.com/trans-visibi...

Our introductory episode is out now! sticktoshorts.com/podcast/intr...

I've had the urge to watch "When the Wind Blows" for ages now and I don't know why, because I'm sure that I'll watch it and weep. And it's not really the film you invite friends over to watch with, so I'd just be sitting alone crying on my couch?

Everyone look at these gorgeous close-ups we just got of Jareth's crop from Labyrinth!! Just think, all this wonderful detail that we've been missing all these years. I'm so excited to see this up close, this is like second Christmas to me Look at these little goblin faces peeking out of the metal!

Legitimately heartbroken to see this news... I don't talk a lot about Digimon these days but it was pretty much the centre of my universe from the age of 9 - 17, and Angemon (who he played) was my absolute favourite Digimon. comicbook.com/anime/news/d...

New Muppet Princess Bride drawing! I think Beaker is a natural fit for the role of the Albino (Don't worry, Bunsen's just off screen ready to help assist with Rugen's experiments, he wouldn't let Beaker have all the fun). #MuppetPrincessBride #TheMuppets #Beaker #Kermit

I want to be more thoughtful with what I choose to spend my money on, but also there's a lot of antique skeleton keys on Etsy and wouldn't it be cool to have them? I could use them for things! Miscellaneous things that I can't name right now, but will no doubt discover once I own them.

Really saddened to hear the news about Adam Kreutinger. His videos are not only a gift to the community but to his own kids, who will be able to look back on them and see their Dad at his best... happy, healthy, and sharing his love of Puppet making with the world.

Rest In Peace Adam Kreutinger. Adam was truly a pillar of the puppetry community. From the Puppet Tears podcast, to the hundreds of puppet-building tutorials he shared with the world, he was always generous with his time and his knowledge. We'll miss you, Adam.

My Piggy replica project has been keeping me pretty busy, so why not take a break from making Piggy to draw Piggy? I've been wanting to try drawing Piggy in the style of those iconic 80s Barbie illustrations, not quite sure I pulled off the style swap but the curls were sure fun to do regardless

Some samples of my work, DM me if interested please.

Marker drawing of the frog behind the scenes and host of The Muppet Show: Kermit the Frog. #Muppets #TheMuppetShow

My local Simpsons Trivia night was celebrating its 10th anniversary (And the retirement of one of its hosts) and so they asked me if I could help commemorate the special event with a drawing: A Simpsons style version of the Pub and some of the trivia regulars!

ICYMI: This week we shined a spotlight on @komakesthings.bsky.social and her sublime renditions of Muppets, mice, and more.