Muppet toothbrushes and toothpaste

Oral-B created a line of Muppet toothbrushes and toothpaste in 1986. Oral-B had launched the concept of "character toothbrushes" aimed at children in 1984 with a line of Star Wars toothbrushes; the Muppet line was the first time Oral-B branched out into characters for their toothpaste as well.

The artwork on the 1986 toothbrushes and packaging was provided by illustrator Daryl Cagle, who worked on a variety of Muppet products in the 1980s.

The toothbrushes had pictures and signatures of the Muppet characters on the packaging, and printed on the toothbrush itself. Six toothbrushes were made, in six different colors -- Kermit the Frog's toothbrush was green, Miss Piggy's in pink, Fozzie Bear's in yellow, Gonzo's in purple, Animal's in blue, and Scooter's in orange.

Toothbrushes

1988 packaging

1989 packaging

Baby Kermit toothbrush

1985 ad, with a Kermit Fun Cup premium offer

Toothpaste

The toothpaste made in 1986 came in two packages, one with Kermit the Frog and the other with Miss Piggy. A pump version of the Bubble Gum Gel toothpaste was produced in 1988, featuring both Kermit and Piggy on the package.

Stickers

In Italy, Oral B produced five stickers to be given out at dentists' offices, featuring unique art.

Kermit: "Il tuo amico dentista ti aspetta almeno due volte all'anno." (Loosely translated: "Your dentist friend waits for you at least twice a year.")

Kermit and Gonzo: "Fatti accompagnare dalla mamma a controllare la salute della tua bocca." (Loosely translated: "Be guided by your mother to check the health of your mouth.")

Animal: "Il tuo spazzolino si consuma: che cosa aspetti a cambiarlo?" (Loosely translated: "Your toothbrush is worn out: what are you waiting for to change it?")

Miss Piggy: "Dopo i dolci, lava bene i to dentini." (Loosely translated: "After dessert, wash the teeth well.")

Fozzie: "Usa spesso il dentifricio, quello buono." (Loosely translated: "Use toothpaste often, the good kind.")

Scooter: "Hai sciacquato la bocca con Fluorinse, prima di andare a dormire?" ("Did you rinse your mouth with mouthwash before going to sleep?")

References

• In The Muppets, Walter and Gary have custom Kermit the Frog and Gonzo toothbrushes made from PEZ dispenser heads.