Jim Henson’s Puppets and Props Are Going Up for Auction - Time to Cry into My Wallet

Okay, fellow Muppet geeks, this is not a drill. For the first time ever, puppets and props from Jim Henson's archives are going up for auction. We're talking Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, The Dark Crystal, Sesame Street… and yes, even items tied to the diva herself, Miss Piggy (autographed calendars included, darling).

The auction was announced on what would've been Henson's 89th birthday, which feels both bittersweet and perfect. More than 400 pieces are hitting the block, from full-body puppets (like a Gelfling from The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, estimated at up to $25,000) to costumes, set pieces, and memorabilia that basically defined childhood for half the planet.

And listen, I couldn't afford a single hair off Miss Piggy's head if it went under the hammer, but that's not the point. The fact that these creations - the work of one of the most brilliant, whimsical artists of the 20th century - are being unearthed and celebrated makes me genuinely giddy. Jim Henson didn't just make puppets, he made magic.

Online bidding starts October 22, live auction November 25. Place your bids, Muppet fans - and then please invite me over so I can cry over your purchases.