The Christmas Toy is a Jim Henson creation. If you don't know who Jim Henson was, then shame on you. He was the creator of the Muppets. This Christmas special tells the story of a bunch of toys that come to life when no one is around. Sound familiar?
Rugby the tiger was a new toy last year and current favourite and is under the impression that he will be a part of Christmas again so decides to wrap himself up under the tree. It turns out that if toys are caught out in the open or not in their usual spot they will be frozen forever. Upon discovering Rugby's plan, the rest of the toys decide to try and stop him before he or any other toys are frozen forever.
The new toy in town that looks to replace Rugby is Meteora, 'Queen of the asteroids'. She doesn't think she's a toy but thinks she's from outer space. Wow Pixar, it's almost as if you aren't original or something!
There's even a cute little mouse called Mew. Ha wow, let me guess, there's another mouse in it called Mewtwo? Now that WOULD be funny.
There is a bit of a problem with the frozen forever plot however as Mew ends up being caught on the landing and freezes, but then Rugby sings a song to him and he and loads of the other frozen toys magically come back to life too. So the whole being frozen forever thing is never properly explained so it loses it's plausibility. But, Rugby's love brought Mew back to life and this extends to the other toys who come back to life. None of the toys are truly forgotten whilst there are people around who love them. It's a fitting theme for Christmas, a time to let loved ones know you love them before it's too late. No heartfelt song can resurrect someone in real life.
I loved the Christmas Toy. Nostalgia takes me back to watching this as a child and hearing the songs again really took me back.
I remember one scene when the little clown toy was frozen forever after being found by the mum. It was quite a traumatising scene as a child for some reason. It's not as if I had an affinity with clowns or anything. Clowns are shit and are not funny or scary.
It's worth a watch as anything by Jim Henson is great. It's no Muppet Christmas Carol but it's still a fun, magical Christmas film.
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