WINTER HAVEN, FL., Oct. 16, 2025 – The Jim Henson Company, an established leader in family entertainment for over 70 years, has partnered with Teddy Mountain LLC., the world’s largest wholesale supplier of DIY plush products, for a new global merchandising agreement to create and distribute fully stuffed as well as DIY branded plush toys featuring characters from the Henson’s beloved and iconic Fraggle Rock.
These new branded plushies will be available direct-to-consumers at mass market and specialty retailers. Teddy Mountain will showcase the plush products to its wholesalers through its expansive distribution network in North America, UK, EU, and The Emirates as well as in Latin America.
Fraggle Rock originally premiered in 1983, launching a whole new world filled with Henson characters that were created to entertain a global audience while celebrating diversity, empathy, and community. Through the music-filled comedic adventures of a group of furry, fun-loving, subterranean creatures known as the Fraggles - including Red, Gobo, Wembley, Boober, Mokey and Uncle Travelling Matt – the show has gone on to capture the hearts of children and adults alike over the decades. Fraggle Rock’s legacy continues with new Emmy-winning productions, public appearances, live stage shows, music releases, and collectible toys, apparel, and books for its millions of global fans of all ages.
“Fraggle Rock fans are going to love seeing the whole Fraggle gang come to life with our new partners at Teddy Mountain. These adorable plush will share the joy of this iconic brand in a cuddly way that will complete any collection,” said Melissa Segal, Head of Global Consumer Products for The Jim Henson Company.
"Partnering with the iconic Jim Henson Company is an incredible honor,” said Michele Escobar, Sales Director, Teddy Mountain. “We’re so excited to help bring the timeless Fraggle Rock characters to ‘life’ and share their joy with audiences everywhere."
“Fraggle Rock taught us to dance our cares away and now we’re wrapping that message in plush,” added Jen Ruh, Business Development Manager for Teddy Mountain. “Collaborating with Fraggle Rock allows us to stitch story into every seam while sparking connection, comfort, and a little bit of magic. Fraggle Rock isn’t just a show, it’s a cultural touchstone. We’re not just making toys, we’re building emotional bridges across generations.”
About The Jim Henson Company
The Jim Henson Company has remained an established leader in family entertainment for 70 years and is recognized as an innovator in puppetry, animatronics, and digital animation. The Company’s most recent credits include Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Road Trip, starring Eva Longoria and Cheech Marin for Disney+, the Oscar®-winning Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio for Netflix, and the Emmy®-winning Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock for Apple TV+. Other television credits include Slumberkins and Harriet the Spy for Apple TV+; Dinosaur Train, Splash and Bubbles, and Sid the Science Kid all for PBS; Earth to Ned for Disney+; and Word Party and the Emmy-winning series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, both for Netflix. Iconic catalogue titles include Fraggle Rock, The Storyteller, the sci-fi series Farscape, and the ground-breaking fantasy classics The Dark Crystal and Labyrinth.
Headquartered in Los Angeles with additional locations in New York and London, the Company is also home to Jim Henson’s Creature Shop™, a pre-eminent puppet and creature-building group and industry leader in puppeteered digital animation, with international film, television, theme park, and advertising clients.
About Teddy Mountain LLC
Founded by Patrick Shirkey & Dominique Gingras, Teddy Mountain® has over two decades experience as a leading innovator and designer of DIY plush toys and licensed products. With global distribution across the USA, UK, EU, and The Emirates, the company has built a reputation as a trusted wholesale supplier for businesses worldwide.
Teddy Mountain’s diverse portfolio includes Teddy Mountain®, ECO Origins™, Stuffa Squishies™, and licensed collaborations such as Zoonicorn®, Canticos®, Spark®, Piney: The Lonesome Pine® and Care Bears® (UK), alongside custom-designed products. By combining creativity, quality, and purpose, Teddy Mountain delivers plush that fosters learning, emotional well-being, and imaginative play.
With a strong focus on licensed partnerships, Teddy Mountain is actively working to become the #1 Source of Plush Toys in the Children’s Media & Entertainment Industry. For more information, visit teddymountain.com.
