{"id":15272,"date":"2017-05-20T00:39:10","date_gmt":"2017-05-20T04:39:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=15272"},"modified":"2017-05-20T00:39:39","modified_gmt":"2017-05-20T04:39:39","slug":"equipment-mcfarlane-toys-set-to-release-figures-from-labyrinth-and-the-dark-crystal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/geekstronomy.com\/?p=15272","title":{"rendered":"Equipment: McFarlane Toys Set to Release figures from Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Jim Henson Company has partnered with \"The<\/a>McFarlane Toys, which will harken back to its roots of \u201cMovie Maniacs\u201d to create figures of classic characters from two of Henson\u2019s most well-known features Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Directed by visionary Jim Henson and executive produced by George Lucas, Labyrinth is a fanboy favorite and wonder of puppetry. Stuck babysitting her brother, teenager Sarah, resentfully wishes The Goblin King (memorably portrayed by David Bowie) can take him away. When her wish comes true, Sarah must head into the Labyrinth herself to save him. Since its 1986 release the film has garnered a cult popularity and is still reveled in today\u2019s era as a timeless classic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Dark Crystal, directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, brilliantly weaves a timeless myth of good and evil. In another time, The Dark Crystal, a source of balance and truth in the universe, was broken, dividing the world into two factions; the wicked Skeksis and the peaceful Mystics. Now, as the convergence of the three suns approaches, the crystal must be healed, or darkness will reign forever. The Dark Crystal\u2019s fanbase has only risen since the film\u2019s debut and has also developed a cult following of fans across the world.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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McFarlane Toys has produced highly detailed figures and construction sets for various entertainment properties and this collaboration with The Jim Henson Company will give fans of these iconic films new and unique action figures that are \u201ctrue to life\u201d replicas of their on-screen personas.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The upcoming toys will include a 7-inch figure of Labyrinth\u2019s Jareth The Goblin King, and for The Dark Crystal, fans can look forward to figures of Jen and Kira. Each figure will be highly detailed and come fully articulated to recreate infamous movie scenes. These figures will also debut in new window box collector packaging and will come with Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal branded detailed bases.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cFans of both Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal continue to grow, while both brands also enjoy the passionate and loyal support of committed followers for decades,\u201d said Vice President of Global Consumer Products for The Jim Henson Company, Federico San Martin.\u00a0 \u201cWe are looking forward to McFarlane toys introducing the characters that defined these classic adventures to our legions of fans around the world.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0\u201cJim Henson was one of the most visually creative minds, and these incredible movies are just the tip of the iceberg,\u201d said Todd McFarlane, Owner and CEO of McFarlane Toys. \u201cWe pride ourselves on our creativity and attention to detail, and to be able to make figures of these iconic characters is something pretty special.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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McFarlane Toys\u2019 Labyrinth Jareth The Goblin King figure will be available at major retailers this November carrying an MSRP: $19.99 (and now available for pre-order, HERE<\/span><\/a>). \u00a0The Dark Crystal Jen and Kira figures are slated to release Spring 2018.\u00a0 For more information about The Jim Henson Company visit www.henson.com. For more information about everything McFarlane Toys, fans are encouraged to check out www.mcfarlane.com<\/a> as well as the McFarlane social media channels for updates and news.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOUT MCFARLANE TOYS <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Grammy-and Emmy-winning producer\/director Todd McFarlane, creator of Spawn, is the creative force behind McFarlane Toys, one of America\u2019s top action figure manufacturers. McFarlane Toys has become an industry leader, redefining the standards within the action figure market. For complete information on this pop-culture powerhouse, visit http:\/\/www.mcfarlane.com<\/a>; http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/mcfarlanetoys<\/a>; http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/Todd_McFarlane <\/a>and http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mcfarlane_toys_official<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE JIM HENSON COMPANY<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for over 60 years and is recognized worldwide as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics and digital animation. Best known as creators of the world famous Muppets, Henson has received over 50 Emmy Awards and nine Grammy Awards. Recent credits include the Emmy\u00ae-nominated\u00a0Sid the Science Kid,\u00a0Dinosaur Train, and\u00a0Pajanimals, the CG-animated preschool series\u00a0Doozers,\u00a0the digital citizenship series for preschoolers\u00a0Dot., the Netflix series for young preschoolers\u00a0Word Party, the marine biology themed animated series on PBS KIDS\u00a0Splash and Bubbles and the Netflix Original preschool show Julie\u2019s Greenroom, starring award-winning actress Julie Andrews. Features include Disney\u2019s\u00a0Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, as well as\u00a0The Dark Crystal,\u00a0Labyrinth, and\u00a0MirrorMask. Television productions include\u00a0Fraggle Rock, the sci-fi cult series\u00a0Farscape, Henson Alternative\u2019s\u00a0No, You Shut Up!\u00a0and the TV film Jim Henson\u2019s\u00a0Turkey Hollow.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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With additional locations in New York and London, The Jim Henson Company is headquartered in Los Angeles on the historic Charlie Chaplin lot, complete with soundstage and postproduction facilities. The Company is home to Jim Henson\u2019s Creature Shop\u2122, a pre-eminent character- building and visual effects group with international film, television, theme park and advertising clients, as well as Henson Recording Studios, one of the music industry\u2019s top recording facilities known for its world-class blend of state-of- the-art and vintage equipment. The Company\u2019s Henson Alternative brand is currently touring\u00a0Puppet-Up! \u2013 Uncensored, a live puppet improvisational show.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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