Being a family favorite we did watch the video over and over again and the tape was beginning to show its age. In 2008, HIT Entertainment (distributed by Lionsgate) released the special on DVD, but edited out Kermit's appearance due to legal issues. Format: DVD Rugby the Tiger who remembers how he was the Christmas Toy last year, and thinks he's going to be unwrapped again this year. The Christmas Toy is a 1986 Emmy Award nominated television film produced by The Jim Henson Company, featuring Jim Henson's Muppets. The Christmas Toy is a proto-Toy Story whose characters bear a tactile look that Pixar’s playthings have only acquired in the past few years. It spawned the 1994 spin-off series The Secret Life of Toys. Meteora VOICE Camille Bonora. Toy story they never really felt real. Rugby the Tiger who remembers how he was the Christmas Toy last year, and thinks he's going to be unwrapped again this year. This film will capture the hearts of adults & children alike. Rugby gets all the way down to the tree unnoticed, accompanied by Mew, but finds an action doll named Meteora in the box where he thinks he is supposed to go. The Christmas Toy is an Emmy Award-nominated Christmas special produced by The Jim Henson Company, originally aired on ABC on December 6, 1986. In order to get Meteora back in her box, Rugby, Mew and Apple sing the song to her, praising her and assuring her that she'll be the star of Christmas when she's opened. But Rugby won't believe her, and tries to get into the Christmas package and lets Meteora, Queen of the Asteroids loose. The Christmas Toy (TV) is a film directed by Eric Till with Animation, Marsha Moreau, Zachary Bennett. When no people are around, the toys still play in the playroom. Being a family favorite we did watch the video over and over again and the tape was beginning to show its age. The Christmas Toy is a 1986 television film, directed by Eric Till and produced by The Jim Henson Company, featuring Jim Henson's Muppets, including Rugby the Tiger who remembers how he was the Christmas Toy last year, and thinks he's going to be unwrapped again this year.The film, which originally aired on December 6, 1986 on ABC, was sponsored by Kraft Foods. Unfortunately, she doesn't know she's a toy, and thinks she's landed among aliens. The Christmas Toy is a 1986 television film, directed by Eric Till and produced by The Jim Henson Company, featuring Jim Henson's Muppets, including Rugby the Tiger who remembers how he was the Christmas Toy last year, and thinks he's going to be unwrapped again this year.The film, which originally aired on December 6, 1986 on ABC, was sponsored by Kraft Foods. Rugby replaced Apple and Meteora might replace Rugby. This critically acclaimed adventure takes place on the night before Christmas--when all of the toys magically come to life. By the end of The Christmas Toy, Meteora still believes she’s a real Queen and only takes her place in the box because Rugby and Mew convince her she’s a superstar to be beloved by her public. Meteora. TV Show: The Christmas Toy Franchise: Christmas Toy. Rugby the Tiger who remembers how he was the Christmas Toy last year, and thinks he's going to be unwrapped again this year. Bleep voiced by Rob Mills . SHOW COMMENTS (0) Why Is This One Of Your Favorites? It's Christmas Eve, and Rugby the Tiger remembers how he was the Christmas Toy last year, and thinks he's going to be unwrapped again. It’s time to meet the Advent Calendar House’s seasonal Muppets quota as we secretly stroll down Jim Henson’s dark nightmare hall to 1986 to rewatch “The Christmas Toy,” an idea no one has repeated since. With Dave Goelz, Steve Whitmire, Kathryn Mullen, Jerry Nelson. Well, she’s kind of scary. Synopsis: When no people are around, the toys still play in the playroom. The The Christmas Toy Cast . The Christmas Toy has all the feels that comes with a good, effective Christmas special, done in that special Muppet way. I first discovered The Christmas Toy on VHS in the late 1980s and it quickly became regular viewing for my family around the holidays.I think that Rugby and Mew are utterly adorable without being cloying. I was fortunate enough to record the special on a video tape. Their friends include a doll, a ride-on horse, an old teddy, a robot & every kind of toy you can imagine. It is currently being shown occasionally on The Hub. The music is bouncy and sing-a-long worthy (except for that really sad moment Rugby is singing to frozen Mew, that is sob worthy! Unfortunately, she doesn't know she's a toy, and thinks she's landed among aliens. Truly a Christmas family classic! Jim Hensons: The Christmas Toy - Celebrate the thrill of Christmas with Jim Henson's award-winning film "The Christmas Toy." A Christmas Toy is a family favorite Christmas special that was originally released as a TV special back in 1986. The Christmas Toy is a 1986 Emmy Award nominated television film produced by The Jim Henson Company, featuring Jim Henson's Muppets. I was fortunate enough to record the special on a video tape. Ding-a-Ling voiced by Nikki Tilroe. Though there’s an ensemble cast lending the show the proper amount of Henson disorder, the script by Fraggle Rock scribe and Labyrinth co-writer Laura Phillips largely concerns Rugby Tiger, star of the playroom. A Christmas Toy is a family favorite Christmas special that was originally released as a TV special back in 1986. I was fortunate enough to record the special on a video tape. Meteora voiced by Camille Bonora . Now they must stop him before they get exposed. Balthazar voiced by Jerry Nelson . However, Kermit's appearance was edited out due to legal issues. Rugby the Tiger who remembers how he was the Christmas Toy last year, and thinks he's going to be unwrapped again this year. The Christmas Toy is an Animation, Kids & Family movie that was released in 1986 and has a run time of 50 min. The major difference between the two films is tone. Belmont voiced by Richard Hunt . Well, explain this: In The Christmas Toy, the new arrival and competitor for the owner's affection also turns out to be an egocentric character from outer space who has trouble differentiating between fantasy and reality and doesn't understand that it's just a toy -- her name is Meteora, Queen of the Asteroids. Originally introduced by Kermit The Frog, it was released on VHS format in 1993. But when Santa delivers his presents, some of last year's toys are fearful of being replaced. On This Episode: Mike Westfall (@fallwestmike), not dressed right at all. Being a family favorite we did watch the video over and over again and the tape was beginning to show its age. And it's up to Apple the Doll, whom Rugby supplanted as favorite toy, to tell him what's in store. And Meteora? Camille Bonora is the voice of Meteora in The Christmas Toy. It is particularly fishy that both films feature an outer space character as the new toy, though Meteora appears rather late in Christmas Toy‘s runtime — the film’s greater story is actually about Rugby and Mew’s relationship and journey downstairs. In "Toy Story", Woody, Andy's old toy, is jealous and feels threatened by Buzz Lightyear (who is a newer, space-themed action figure) and tries to get rid of him. Buzz, on the other hand, realizes that he’s a toy, but he can still be … Stitch goes to Washington DC on Christmas Eve and he meets Rugby The Tiger, who wants to be the Christmas Toy again. The toys in The Christmas Toy realize they are replaceable in the hearts of their owners. It’s Christmas Eve in the Jones household, and the playroom is alive with excitement and anticipation of the new toys that will arrive the next day. Apple voiced by ... voiced by Steve Whitmire . [1]Originally introduced by Kermit The Frog, it was released on VHS format in 1993. But Rugby won't believe her, and tries to get into the Christmas package and lets Meteora, Queen of the Asteroids loose. But since a toy will be frozen forever if a person catches it out of position, they have to be very careful. In 2008 it was released on DVD. Even though Christmas Eve is often thought of a time of bright lights and loving warmth, the setting gives The Christmas Toy an almost grim tone. It's up to Apple the Doll, whom Rugby supplanted as favorite toy, to tell him what's in store. ), and the characters, for original Muppet creations, are as lovable as the Muppets. Year: 1986. Directed by Eric Till. And it's up to Apple the Doll, whom Rugby supplanted as favorite toy, to tell him what's in store. Rugby, a conceited, cuddly tiger & Mew, a sweet, loyal cat toy lead an irresistible cast. B… But since a toy will be frozen forever if a person catches it out of position, they have to be very careful. He lets the aggressive and domineering Meteora, Queen of the Asteroids, out of her Christmas gift box, causing even more issues for all of the toy characters. The sad old bear talks about how he never leaves the nursery anymore and who knows how long Mew will last with the arrival of Mew Two. While Meteora is killing chess pieces, Mew and Chucky’s Sister try to talk Rugby out of the box. Cruiser voiced by Brian Henson . - … It originally aired on ABC on December 6, 1986, and was sponsored by Kraft Foods. Rugby voiced by Dave Goelz . Original title: Jim Henson's The Christmas Toy (TV). The Christmas Toy (1986) A full nine years before Toy Story, The Jim Henson Company made The Christmas Toy, in which toys come alive when the children aren’t around and Rugby the Tiger is moaning about not being the favourite toy anymore. The Christmas Toy is a 1986 made-for-TV movie by The Jim Henson Company.It originally aired on ABC on December 6, 1986, and was originally sponsored by Kraft Foods. * Meteora, an outer-space themed toy like Buzz Lightyear, does not understand that she is, in fact, a toy and not "Queen of the Asteroids". Personally as glitchy as the Christmas toy is the toys felt real to me. Everyone praises the original and many praise second and 3rd well they are split. I always new toy story was a rip ofc of Christmas toy but I didn’t relize just how deep a rip off. Comments Add a Comment. A rescue team of toys, including Apple and Belmont, sets out upstairs to bring Rugby back to the toy room before he gets caught. The Christmas Toy › Meteora. With the comparisons to Toy Story, there also is that odd guilt factor. Frankly I … The Christmas Toy is a 1986 Emmy Award nominated television film produced by The Jim Henson Company, featuring Jim Henson's Muppets. "Meteora" is a song from the Christmas special, The Christmas Toy. The Christmas Toy is a 1986 television film, directed by Eric Till and produced by The Jim Henson Company, featuring Jim Henson's Muppets, including Rugby the Tiger who remembers how he was the Christmas Toy last year, and thinks he's going to be unwrapped again this year. We get a real tear-jerky kind of tale from Chucky’s Sister about how she was the Christmas Toy last year, but then Rugby’s ass came along and knocked her out of her spot. Watch this 1986 classic and relive the joys of Christmas all over again. Ditz voiced by Dave Goelz. They find him downstairs arguing with the doll. A Christmas Toy is a family favorite Christmas special that was originally released as a TV special back in 1986. 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