My wife is a huge fan of Jim Henson and most things involving the Muppets (Farscape, their movies, so on). Thanks to FAO Schwarz, they have an exclusive set up to construct customized, unique Muppets as a gift; what they call a Whatnot which is an extra in television or film. I wanted to give it to her sooner it was a matter of balancing the bills. Besides, I upgraded her MacBook earlier as her immediate present.
Since we don’t live in NYC to have it made immediately like the Build-a-Bear joint in the mall, Somara received her Whatnot kit yesterday. Here are the pictures she chose to take of how Stage One went. Stage Two will be next month when her final design can be submitted for FAO Schwarz to create.
I’m glad she likes it. My original plan was to make one for her when the toy company could deliver it after Thanksgiving. I was torn over certain elements. I didn’t want Somara to think I was making a parody of her by my nose or clothing choices. A wiser lady (Tina) advised me to give the kit instead, especially if I wanted to stay married.
We hope to have pictures of the final candidate in February.
The package!
Inside the package is this Whatnot dossier
Inside the dossier are all the pieces to design the Whatnot
Pick from one of three torsos.
Accessories, accessories, accessories!
Design number one: looks like a pharmacist
Design number two: resembles a Whatnot from the ballroom gags