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− | [[Image:RayCharlesandMonsters.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Ray Charles (singer)|Ray Charles]] performs [[Bein' Green]] with a chorus of AM monsters. Among them are [[Elmo]], [[Natasha]], [[Ruby]], [[Frazzle (monster)|Frazzle]], an early version of [[Merry Monster]]]] |
+ | [[Image:RayCharlesandMonsters.jpg|thumb|300px|[[Ray Charles (singer)|Ray Charles]] performs [[Bein' Green]] with a chorus of AM monsters. Among them are [[Elmo]], [[Baby Natasha|Natasha]], [[Ruby]], [[Frazzle (monster)|Frazzle]], an early version of [[Merry Monster]]]] |
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The '''AM monsters''' ([[Anything Muppets|Anything Muppet]] monsters) are a group of faceless ''[[Sesame Street]]'' monster puppets whose identities can be changed by altering eyes, noses, tongues, horns or other features as required. The puppets are similar to [[Anything Muppets]] in their simple design and interchangeable identities. However, they are also like the [[Whatnots]] used on ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' in that there is usually only one of each kind of monster puppet, whereas there are more than one copy of most Anything Muppets. |
The '''AM monsters''' ([[Anything Muppets|Anything Muppet]] monsters) are a group of faceless ''[[Sesame Street]]'' monster puppets whose identities can be changed by altering eyes, noses, tongues, horns or other features as required. The puppets are similar to [[Anything Muppets]] in their simple design and interchangeable identities. However, they are also like the [[Whatnots]] used on ''[[The Muppet Show]]'' in that there is usually only one of each kind of monster puppet, whereas there are more than one copy of most Anything Muppets. |
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During the early years of Sesame Street, monsters needed for brief appearances were usually created by draping fur over parts of the body and head of an Anything Muppet. One of the most prominent monsters created in this manner is [[Frazzle (monster)|Frazzle]]. Later they were replaced by the AM monsters, allowing for a larger variety of designs. |
During the early years of Sesame Street, monsters needed for brief appearances were usually created by draping fur over parts of the body and head of an Anything Muppet. One of the most prominent monsters created in this manner is [[Frazzle (monster)|Frazzle]]. Later they were replaced by the AM monsters, allowing for a larger variety of designs. |
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− | Some monsters also have features that are rarely removed, such as [[Kermit the Forg]], or had a single identity for an extended period of time (such as [[Maurice Monster]]). While most remain background characters, several monsters have developed unique personalities and become main characters, including [[Humphrey]], [[Natasha]], and, most famously, [[Elmo]]. |
+ | Some monsters also have features that are rarely removed, such as [[Kermit the Forg]], or had a single identity for an extended period of time (such as [[Maurice Monster]]). While most remain background characters, several monsters have developed unique personalities and become main characters, including [[Humphrey]], [[Baby Natasha|Natasha]], and, most famously, [[Elmo]]. |
==Designs== |
==Designs== |
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− | * Shaggy blue ([[Maurice Monster|Maurice]], aka [[Kermit the Gorf]], [[Dennis Monster]]) |
+ | * Shaggy blue ([[Maurice Monster|Maurice]], aka [[Kermit the Gorf]], [[Dennis Monster]], [[Boso]]) |
* Large blue ([[Harvey Monster]]) |
* Large blue ([[Harvey Monster]]) |
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* Maroon-and-Yellow Monster ([[Stuie Monster|Stuie]]) |
* Maroon-and-Yellow Monster ([[Stuie Monster|Stuie]]) |
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* Dark green ([[Clancy]]) |
* Dark green ([[Clancy]]) |
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− | * Olive green with hair ([[Harry |
+ | * Olive green with hair ([[Harry (monster)|Harry]]) |
− | * Periwinkle ([[Bruce |
+ | * Periwinkle ([[Bruce (monster)|Bruce]], aka [[Kermit the Grof]]) |
* Light green ([[Phoebe]]) |
* Light green ([[Phoebe]]) |
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* Tall gray ([[Kermit the Forg]]) |
* Tall gray ([[Kermit the Forg]]) |
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− | * Gray with pink-feathered hair ([[Annette Monster]]) |
+ | * Gray with pink-feathered hair ([[Imogene (monster)|Imogene]], [[Annette Monster]]) |
− | * Tan # 1 ([[ |
+ | * Tan # 1 ([[Old McDougal]], [[Frankie Monster]], [[Episode 3056|Pierre]]) |
* Tan # 2 (originally used as [[Pearl]]) |
* Tan # 2 (originally used as [[Pearl]]) |
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* Purple with fat neck ([[Frieda|Frieda's Mother]], [[Herry's Granny]], [[Deena]], [[Humphrey]], [[Potto]]) |
* Purple with fat neck ([[Frieda|Frieda's Mother]], [[Herry's Granny]], [[Deena]], [[Humphrey]], [[Potto]]) |
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* Fat purple |
* Fat purple |
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* Pink/lavender ([[Sherry Netherland]]) |
* Pink/lavender ([[Sherry Netherland]]) |
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− | * Orange with pink hair ([[Rico (monster)|Rico]], [[Ex Ray]]) |
+ | * Orange with pink hair ([[Max the Magnificent]], [[Rico (monster)|Rico]], [[Ex Ray]]) |
* Orange oval-head ([[Andre (monster)|Andre]], [[Zostic]], [[Rocky (monster)|Rocky]], [[The Cereal Girl's Dad]], [[Mr. Monster]] and [[Mrs. Frazzle]]) |
* Orange oval-head ([[Andre (monster)|Andre]], [[Zostic]], [[Rocky (monster)|Rocky]], [[The Cereal Girl's Dad]], [[Mr. Monster]] and [[Mrs. Frazzle]]) |
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− | * Flat-head blue (three copies exist, originally used for [[The Shagri-Las]] and [[ |
+ | * Flat-head blue (three copies exist, originally used for [[The Shagri-Las]], [[Piño]] and [[Norman (monster)|Norman]]) |
* Small yellow ([[Merry Monster]]) |
* Small yellow ([[Merry Monster]]) |
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* Yellow live-hand ([[Leo the Party Monster]], [[Ruby]]) |
* Yellow live-hand ([[Leo the Party Monster]], [[Ruby]]) |
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* Tangerine live-hand (originally used for [[Preston Rabbit]]) |
* Tangerine live-hand (originally used for [[Preston Rabbit]]) |
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− | * Blue with white hair (has interchangeable live-hands or rod-arms, used for [[Parker Monster]]) |
+ | * Blue with white hair (has interchangeable live-hands or rod-arms, used for [[Parker Monster]], [[Izzy]]) |
* Purple |
* Purple |
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* Gray/blue with snout |
* Gray/blue with snout |
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* Small light blue with snout |
* Small light blue with snout |
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− | * Yellow live-hand with squarish head ([[Pino (monster)|Pino]]) |
+ | * Yellow live-hand with squarish head ([[Pino (monster)|Pino]] and [[Teenage Monster]]) |
− | * Gray pear-head (interchangeable live-hands and rod-arms; used for [[ |
+ | * Gray pear-head (interchangeable live-hands and rod-arms; used for [[Lila]], [[Spalding Monster]], [[Delly Monster]], and the earliest version of [[Lulu]]) |
− | * Blue-gray live-hand ([[Aristotle]], [[Aunt Chloe]]) |
+ | * Blue-gray live-hand ([[Aristotle]], [[Herry's Mother]], [[Aunt Chloe]], [[Chef John]], [[Howard (monster)|Howard]], [[Spike (monster)|Spike]]) |
− | * Shaggy purple with live-hands (originally used as a |
+ | * Shaggy purple with live-hands (originally used as a Grouch, used for [[Uncle Talbot]], [[Sally Messy Yuckyael]], [[Uncle Hank]] and [[Max (Episode 1850)|Max]]) |
− | * Small hot pink |
+ | * Small hot pink, based on the [[Little Anything Muppets]] ([[Gonger]]) |
* Bushy purple ([[Muppet Doctor]]) |
* Bushy purple ([[Muppet Doctor]]) |
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* Tangerine/pink live-hand |
* Tangerine/pink live-hand |
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− | * Orange [[ |
+ | * Orange [[Filfil]]-esque live-hand (early [[Murray Monster]] prototype, [[Murray impostor]]) |
+ | * Neon orange live-hand with egg-shaped head (used in "[[Elmo's Monster Maker]]," and for [[Enormous Athlete]], [[Beast]] and [[Freddy (monster)|Freddy]]) |
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[[Category: Muppet Characters]] |
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[[Category: Sesame Street Characters]] |
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Revision as of 16:38, 25 March 2020
The AM monsters (Anything Muppet monsters) are a group of faceless Sesame Street monster puppets whose identities can be changed by altering eyes, noses, tongues, horns or other features as required. The puppets are similar to Anything Muppets in their simple design and interchangeable identities. However, they are also like the Whatnots used on The Muppet Show in that there is usually only one of each kind of monster puppet, whereas there are more than one copy of most Anything Muppets.
During the early years of Sesame Street, monsters needed for brief appearances were usually created by draping fur over parts of the body and head of an Anything Muppet. One of the most prominent monsters created in this manner is Frazzle. Later they were replaced by the AM monsters, allowing for a larger variety of designs.
Some monsters also have features that are rarely removed, such as Kermit the Forg, or had a single identity for an extended period of time (such as Maurice Monster). While most remain background characters, several monsters have developed unique personalities and become main characters, including Humphrey, Natasha, and, most famously, Elmo.
Designs
- Shaggy blue (Maurice, aka Kermit the Gorf, Dennis Monster, Boso)
- Large blue (Harvey Monster)
- Maroon-and-Yellow Monster (Stuie)
- Dark green (Clancy)
- Olive green with hair (Harry)
- Periwinkle (Bruce, aka Kermit the Grof)
- Light green (Phoebe)
- Tall gray (Kermit the Forg)
- Gray with pink-feathered hair (Imogene, Annette Monster)
- Tan # 1 (Old McDougal, Frankie Monster, Pierre)
- Tan # 2 (originally used as Pearl)
- Purple with fat neck (Frieda's Mother, Herry's Granny, Deena, Humphrey, Potto)
- Fat blue female (Frieda, Mona, Juliet, and Ingrid)
- Red live-hand (Louie)
- Fat purple
- Pink/lavender (Sherry Netherland)
- Orange with pink hair (Max the Magnificent, Rico, Ex Ray)
- Orange oval-head (Andre, Zostic, Rocky, The Cereal Girl's Dad, Mr. Monster and Mrs. Frazzle)
- Flat-head blue (three copies exist, originally used for The Shagri-Las, Piño and Norman)
- Small yellow (Merry Monster)
- Yellow live-hand (Leo the Party Monster, Ruby)
- Tangerine live-hand (originally used for Preston Rabbit)
- Blue with white hair (has interchangeable live-hands or rod-arms, used for Parker Monster, Izzy)
- Purple
- Gray/blue with snout
- Small light blue with snout
- Yellow live-hand with squarish head (Pino and Teenage Monster)
- Gray pear-head (interchangeable live-hands and rod-arms; used for Lila, Spalding Monster, Delly Monster, and the earliest version of Lulu)
- Blue-gray live-hand (Aristotle, Herry's Mother, Aunt Chloe, Chef John, Howard, Spike)
- Shaggy purple with live-hands (originally used as a Grouch, used for Uncle Talbot, Sally Messy Yuckyael, Uncle Hank and Max)
- Small hot pink, based on the Little Anything Muppets (Gonger)
- Bushy purple (Muppet Doctor)
- Tangerine/pink live-hand
- Orange Filfil-esque live-hand (early Murray Monster prototype, Murray impostor)
- Neon orange live-hand with egg-shaped head (used in "Elmo's Monster Maker," and for Enormous Athlete, Beast and Freddy)