The Muppet Show - Java Muppet Replicas

[Obi Sean Kenobi]

Hi all,

Posted my interest in replicating some of the oldest Muppets, and some of my favorite Muppets from the 'Java' skit.

If you've never seen it, here is the bit from YouTube :

Java (Muppet Show) - YouTube
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The bit appeared years earlier on the Ed Sullivan show using an earlier incarnation of these Muppets.

The originals were made from vacuum cleaner and dryer hoses according to the commentary on the season one Muppet show discs.

Accordingly, I made mine out of vacuum cleaner hoses that I spraypainted. The eyes were plastic hemispheres, and the fur is self explanatory.

For the smaller Java, I'm still not quite sure what to line his eyes with as reference is sooooo scarce.

All in all, this was a nice departure from the usual SW, IJ, and/or LOTR replicas I usually pursue and build. And quite fun to be freed from the ever present chains of screen accuracy. Kinda.

The first two pics are the real deal made by Henson and Co.

Enjoy!

Regards,
Sean

 

[Arkive Dave]

That is really cool !, I love the Muppets !, Well done !

 

[PotionMistress]

These are so charming! Really love 'em!

 

[Obi Sean Kenobi]

Thanks guys (and ladies)!
This was an obscure item and I thought this thread may fade into obscurity. Glad someone enjoyed it.
Regards,
OSK

 

[Kormier]

On the second pic, is he upside down? Looks like the hair is between the legs instead of on the head. Good job on the replica.

 

[Obi Sean Kenobi]

On the second pic, is he upside down? Looks like the hair is between the legs instead of on the head. Good job on the replica.

That is correct! Whoever set up that display had the muppet installed upside down!

 

[Apollo]

Great job!!

Oldies but goodies!!