We still have it recorded on VHS. Although it was made in the 1980's it is still a modern, fun film and because of the puppets it does not feel too 'dated' when you watch it, I would recommend for children aged 3-10yrs. I was so excited to find it out on DVD which meant I could buy it for my grandaughter - I can't wait to see it again and am looking forward to watching it with her! Jack-in-the-Box (played by John Thirtle), This page was last edited on 31 July 2020, at 18:56. I wish the Jim Henson company would have created plush animals, my life would be complete! Once they meet up with him in the living room, Apple tries to tell him what Christmas is really about.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2013.

The film, which originally aired on December 6, 1986 on ABC, was sponsored by Kraft Foods.[1]. I watched this as a child and have very fond memories of being near Xmas and having a cosy afternoon watching this lovely film, it is a Jim Henson's puppet production and there is a version which starts and ends with Kermit the Frog climbing up the chimney - but this version had the scenes edited out, maybe due to copyright for Kermit I'm not sure?? It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Rugby refuses to believe it and ventures out to the living room to take his rightful place under the Christmas tree, but Apple and the rest of the toys know that if Rugby is found out of place by humans, he'll be frozen forever.There is genuine danger and suspense, as the toys actually "die" if caught outside the playroom by a human. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. It still cheers me up. This special, while being a warm, funny, and imaginative take on what happens to toys once kids leave the vicinity, contains a surprising bite of frigidness; the fear of being caught by humans, and the resulting death-like state that awaits all toys who step out of line, make this show unique, and timeless.
£39.99: £16.99: DVD The other toys must get Rugby out of the box and Meteora back in it before they are found and frozen forever. So happy that my girls can grow up watching this movie too! Prime Video £3.49 — £7.99 DVD £39.99 Additional DVD options: Edition Discs Amazon Price New from Used from DVD 11 Oct. 2010 "Please retry" — 1. For me, this film contains the suspense and excitement of Christmas Eve itself, the possibility of being caught, or catching Santa in the act - feelings I felt as a child sneaking down to the tree on Christmas Eve myself. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 21, 2018. Gone, too, is the entire "Old Friends, New Friends" song finale, in which Kermit shows up and joins the cast singing the song. Anyway, it's a cute movie. Ultimate Jim Henson Holiday DVD Collection: It's a Very Muppet Christmas Movie / Emmet Otter's Jug-Band Christmas / The Jim Henson Collection, The Original Christmas Classics (Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer / Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town / Frosty the Snowman / Frosty Returns / Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol / Little Drummer Boy / Cricket on the Hearth), Classic Christmas Favorites (Repackage/DVD), Will Vinton's Claymation Christmas Plus Halloween & Easter Celebrations, The Black Cauldron: 25th Anniversary Special Edition, Life And Adventures Of Santa Claus/Nestor The Christmas Donkey (Double Feature), Illumination Presents: Dr. Seuss' The Grinch (cover may vary). The film is filled with life lessons, excitement, suspense, songs, laughter, and tears. Directed by Eric Till. I've always felt this film perfectly captured the magic, joy, and terrifying butterflies which reside in all children on Christmas Eve. On the morning of Christmas Day, Jamie and Jessie enjoy their new toys alongside their current toys. I watched this as a child and have very fond memories of being near Xmas and having a cosy afternoon watching this lovely film, it is a Jim Henson's puppet production and there is a version which starts and ends with Kermit the Frog climbing up the chimney - but this version had the scenes edited out, maybe due to copyright for Kermit I'm not sure??

I was so excited to find it out on DVD which meant I could buy it for my grandaughter - I can't wait to see it again and am looking forward to watching it with her! But since a toy will be frozen forever if a person catches it out of position, they have to be very careful.

I had a VHS copy of this when I was younger, but was ecstatic to find it on dvd a few years ago. Even as an adult, I still cry upon viewing.By far, one of the best Jim Henson movies ever made, though pretty much everything he made was the best. When no people are around, the toys still play in the playroom. I grew up watching this movie on a VHS tape.... my dad had recorded the show when it was on tv in the 80's. I was so surprised that I could purchase it on DVD. A Christmas Toy is a family favorite Christmas special that was originally released as a TV special back in 1986. 4.4 out of 5 stars 195 ratings. This movie is everything. Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2017. I have been racking my brain for the past 10 years or so (around the holidays) trying to remember the name of this movie. While the kids are away, the toys sing "Together at Christmas." In 2008, HIT Entertainment (distributed by Lionsgate) released the special on DVD, but edited out Kermit's opening introduction due to legal issues with Disney. I've always felt this film perfectly captured the magic, joy, and terrifying butterflies which reside in all children on Christmas Eve. Originally introduced by Kermit The Frog, it was released on VHS format in 1993. My great aunt used to play it for me when I'd stay over and get sad. Although it was made in the 1980's it is still a modern, fun film and because of the puppets it does not feel too 'dated' when you watch it, I would recommend for children aged 3-10yrs. I remember first watching this when I was 6 years old and now I'm 33. Please try again. I was fortunate enough to record the special on a video tape. "TV REVIEWS : Muppets Come to Life in 'Toys, The Christmas Toy presents the darkest holiday of Jim Henson's career, John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together, Lady Gaga and the Muppets Holiday Spectacular, The Muppets Present...Great Moments in American History, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. It's Christmas Eve and the playroom is alive with excitement for the new toys that will arrive the next day.

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This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Multiple Formats, AC-3, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC, Zachary Bennett, Dave Goelz, Richard Hunt, Marsha Moreau, Kathryn Mullen, Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2016. I was so surprised that I could purchase it on DVD. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2017, This has been my favorite movie since I was a child. Balthazar, the old and wise bear, explains to the other toys that they must welcome the newcomers even though each of them may be replaced as one of the children's new favorite toys. The Christmas Toy [DVD] Eric Till (Director) Rated: Universal, suitable for all Format: DVD.

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It's Christmas Eve, and Rugby the Tiger remembers how he was the Christmas Toy last year, and thinks he's going to be unwrapped again.