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Follow thehunchblogThe Muppets have a ton of Christmas specials and movies, the most noticeable is the The Muppet Christmas Carol which is wonderful but that is not one I’m going to talk about. Instead I’m going to talk about A Muppet Family Christmas Special from 1987.
In the special every one goes to Fozzie Mother’s house for Christmas and they are joined but the Sesame Street gang and the Fraggle Rock crew. They get across the giving and togetherness message of Christmas but there is more silliness than morals which makes it wonderful and enjoyable. This special just makes me so happy.
You can watch the special on youtube as it’s not available on DVD any more and that DVD edited it a lot. Watch here, it’s like 47 minutes long.
Another Muppet Christmas thing that is close to my heart is A Christmas Together – John Denver & The Muppets. I listen to this CD a lot this time of year. It has a lot of humor and warmth. Track 3 The Peace Carol is my favorite. It was also another Muppet Christmas Special in 1979.
Follow thehunchblogI’m a sucker for the Moomins, I just adore them. If you don’t know the Moomins, they are happy troll-like creatures who live in Moomin Valley. They are originally from Finland and were created by Tove Jansson in 1945.
The Moomins sleep all winter, so winter is an unknown world to them which is the plot of Moominland Midwinter and a couple episodes of the second anime version of Moomins or Tanoshii Moomin Ikka which was made in the early 90s.
In the second half of the episode Christmas is Coming they learn about Christmas, in that they wake up from sleeping and learn Christmas is coming. They don’t know what that means and think Christmas is something big and scary and that a decorated tree, dinner and presents keeps it happy. The episode conveys the message that Christmas is more about giving and not presents but it’s done in a new and fun way.
You can watch the episode on youtube.
Follow thehunchblogI admit it I’m a little stumped on Mickey’s Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse. It’s very much all over the place. Some of it is good and some of it just confounding. This video was released in 2001.
The basic plot is that all the, or most of the Disney characters are snowed in at the House of Mouse and Donald is being a grump, so Mickey uses clips and shorts to try and cheer him up. Which doesn’t work since it’s only when Mickey asks him to put the star on the tree that he lightens up.
The first story is called Donald on Ice. It’s Donald skating and failing a lot. But the ending is cute. Donald runs in to an abominable snowman who wins a snow man contest and wins skate, that was cute.
The second story is Pluto’s Christmas Tree from 1952. Where Mickey cuts down tree with Chip and Dale inside. Pluto barks at them and havoc happens. It’s cute enough.
The third story is The Nutcracker with Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Ludwig. It was fun enough. I enjoyed the narrator.
The fourth story is the 1983 Mickey’s Christmas Carol which is a classic.
One of the big problems is the leaps in animation quality. The House of Mouse parts are really poorly animated which is jarring with the 1952 and 1983 compared to the 1999-2001 animation. The older stuff is just so much richer.
The House of Mouse parts are the weakest parts but some of the quips from the characters were a little silly but the whole Donald is grumpy is a weak premise and unnecassary. The only thing that was enjoyable about it was a reaction from Grumpy. Did I mention that the animation in those parts are REALY bad?
So I’m a little stumped most of Mickey’s Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse is alright and some of it bad and pointless. I would recommend just going to bathroom or getting a snack for the House of Mouse parts or just watching the clips on there own.
Also the wikipedia page said Victor and Hugo from Hunchback were in this but I didn’t seem them and I found it so weird that Belle doesn’t get a line, she sings but Beast says the lines.
Follow thehunchblogQuasimodo – Little Big Planet 3
He would like this game but he just needs a Playstation 4.
Esmeralda – Oroclone Gold Plated 8mm Emerald Swarovski Bangle Bracelet
She likes to be pretty. Emeralds for her name and gold because it’s signature.
Frollo – Bushnell H2O Waterproof/Fogproof Roof Prism Binocular
So he can stalk Esmeralda better, it’s very important.
Phoebus – Xbox 360 4GB
He just seems liek an Xbox bro.
Gringoire – Rustic Ridge Refillable Leather Travel Journal with Handmade Paper – 6″ x 8″ – Saddle Brown
So he can write his genius, I can’t imgine Gringoire using a computer, he’s a hipster like that.
Clopin – Hydro Flask – Stainless Steel Growler Vacuum Insulated Wide Mouth Black Butte
For booze on the go, it’s very important.
Fleur de Lys – Badgley Mischka Women’s Lacie Pump
SHOES!
Jehan – 192 Ways to Make Money Fast (Your Ultimate Resource of Online and Offline Money Making Ideas)
He won’t read it/
Gudule – Her baby back.
Follow thehunchblogI mention that I would post some Christmas stuff I like. This by no mean everything just things I feel like mentioning quickly.
This is Eivør Pálsdóttir singing Dansaðu Vindur. It was adapted from the Swendish Eurovision song Den Vilda. This song was a hit in 2013 when it came out. And it’s on the Frostrósir album
Eivør is one of my favorite singers. Here she is singing in Icelandic but she in a lot of other languages including English. It’s just a pretty Christmas song.
Follow thehunchblogIt’s theHunchblog third year of reviewing Hunchback versions. And for the occasion I have decided to release my very first Hunchback eBook.
I have been wanting to write something Hunchback related for a while but I never had any good ideas. Over the last few months, I have thought up a few good ideas but with the Holidays coming, I decided to write a short Christmas Story centered around Quasimodo. Then I decided to write two more short stories about Frollo and Phoebus. I call it very simply, The Hunchback & The Tales of Christmas. I’m very happy I finally wrote an eBook.
You can get for $0.99 by clicking the button below or the picture above;
I hope you guys enjoy it ^^ and please continue to support theHunchblog in 2014.
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Watches are great gift to give as holiday present as they are fun, fashionable and useful. But What watches reflect the Hunchback characters sense of style? I went through the watches to find the best watches that fit the characters. I found an option for both men and women watches. So either buy one for someone in your life who fits the style of a character or ask for one as gift (be sure to the person buying it for to click the link on the Hunchblog ^_~), and above all else, have fun looking.
ESMERALDA
Esmeralda’s style is youthful, charming and exuberant.
For the Ladies
Invicta Women’s Pro Diver Collection 18k Gold-Plated Watch
For the Guys
Lucien Piccard Men’s Excalibur Black Textured Dial Gold Ion-Plated Stainless Steel Watch
QUASIMODO
Quasimodo’s style is down to earth, humble, and unique.
For the Ladies
Anne Klein Women’s Gold-Tone Tortoise Shell Plastic Bracelet
For the Guys
Bulova Men’s Automatic Mechanical Brown Leather Strap Dial Watch
FROLLO
Frollo’s style is dark and refined with an edge.
For the Ladies
For the Guys
Bulova Men’s Precisionist Leather Strap Watch
PHOEBUS
Phoebus’s style is bright, simple and militaristic
For the Ladies
Timex Women’s Ameritus Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Mesh Bracelet Dress Watch
For the Guys
Bulova Men’s Dress Classic Goldtone Watch
GRINGOIRE
Gringoire’s style is bold with a flair for the dramatics.
For the Ladies
Swatch Women’s Quartz Rainbow Dial Plastic Watch
(This watch looks Gringoire’s pants in Notre Dame de Paris )
For the Guys
CLOPIN
Clopin’s style is bold and edgy
For the Ladies (this is unisex)
ESQ Movado Unisex Round Stainless Steel Watch
For the Guys
Kenneth Cole New York Men’s Classic Grey Dial Roman Numeral Detail Strap Watch
FLEUR DE LYS
Fleur de Lys’ style is classic, delicate and elegant.
For the Ladies
Anne Klein Women’s Swarovski Crystal Elements Silver-Tone Bangle Watch
For the Guys
Citizen Men’s A Eco-Drive Axiom Watch
DJALI
Djali’s style is fun and bold
For the Ladies
Invicta Women’s Angel Collection Multi-Function Rose Gold Plated White Rubber Watch
For the Guys
Bulova Men’s Classic Two-Tone Tank Watch
SISTER GUDULE
Sister Gudule’s style is humble and simple
For the Ladies
Michael Kors Runway Slim Rose Vachetta Women’s Watch
For the Guys
Citizen Men’s “Eco-Drive” Gold-Tone Stainless Steel and Leather Strap Watch
JEHAN
Jehan’s style is bold, youthful and carefree.
For the Ladies
MULCO Women’s Analog Chronograph Swiss Watch
For the Guys
Stuhrling Original Men’s Triumph Classic Swiss Quartz Multifunction Gold Tone Watch
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