Selected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge. So, get ready to welcome this audacious blue daredevil into your collection. It’s truly a must-have for any Muppet enthusiast, marking a remarkable moment in Muppet history. Creator Jim Henson is featured with either Kermit or Ernie (of Sesame Street) as part of the Funko Pop Icons line. However, the 1992 classic film “The Muppet Christmas Carol” offered audiences a refreshing twist. Instead of Kermit, the eccentric Gonzo was the star of the show, filling the crucial role of the film’s narrator.

With the challenge of carrying forward Henson’s legacy, ensuring that Kermit was handled with great care and precision was crucial. In retrospect, Gonzo’s role in “The Muppet Christmas Carol” was a creative choice and a fortunate turn of events that served multiple purposes.

It allowed the filmmakers to handle Kermit’s transition delicately, brought a unique twist to a traditional tale, and ensured that a beloved Muppet held the spotlight amid new faces. Detailed to perfection, the tangible fuzziness of Gonzo’s coat brings the character closer to reality, making this particular Funko Pop! stand out. It’s proof of the timeless magic of the Muppets: even when faced with a potential challenge, they turn it into an opportunity to delight and entertain their fans in unexpected ways.

With this release, Funko has captured the essence of Gonzo’s unusual yet charming personality, portrayed so vividly in the iconic 1992 film.

To conclude, “The Muppet Christmas Carol” isn’t just a holiday classic but also a shining testament to the Muppets’ ability to adapt, innovate, and, most importantly, keep the spirit of joy and entertainment alive, even in the face of adversity. In the quirky and colorful universe of the Muppets, our beloved amphibian Kermit the Frog typically takes center stage. There was a tender context to this creative shift. The Muppets’ creator, the legendary Jim Henson, had recently passed away.

As a result, the beloved Kermit the Frog was handed over to Steve Whitmire, a devoted puppeteer who had been with the Muppets since 1978. While the film’s storyline necessitated the creation of new Muppet characters to play various roles, Gonzo’s position as the narrator ensured that he, a core member of the Muppet family, retained a significant presence throughout the film. The selection of Gonzo as the narrator wasn’t merely a functional move to mitigate the transition of Kermit’s character; it also turned out to be a stroke of genius that enhanced the overall narrative.