Celebrate Halloween with the Jim Henson Company Monsters as General Mills transforms Count Chocula, Boo Berry, and Franken Berry into puppets with fuzzy new cereal boxes.
This Halloween, cereal fans and puppet lovers are in for a frightfully fun treat. In a one-of-a-kind collaboration, General Mills has teamed up with the legendary Jim Henson Company to reimagine its beloved Monsters Cereal characters as puppets. The result? A spooky, silly, and collectible celebration of both breakfast nostalgia and the creative magic that only Jim Henson Company Monsters can deliver.
A Fuzzy Franken Berry You Can Hold (and Eat)
Leading the monster parade is the limited-edition fuzzy Franken Berry cereal box, launching exclusively at Walmart.com on October 7 for just $7.70—a nod to the Jim Henson Company’s 70th anniversary. The soft-touch box mimics the fleece texture of the new puppet versions of the Monsters, adding a whole new dimension to the cereal aisle.
“This is more than a cereal box—it’s a piece of art,” said Mindy Murray, brand experience director at General Mills. And she’s not wrong. With its bold design and collector appeal, this box is the kind of Halloween keepsake that fans of the Jim Henson Company Monsters will be scrambling to get their hands on.
im Henson’s Creature Shop Unleashes the Monsters
The creative transformation comes courtesy of Jim Henson’s Creature Shop, the workshop behind decades of beloved characters—from the Muppets to The Dark Crystal. For the first time ever, these iconic Monsters—Count Chocula, Boo Berry, and Franken Berry—have been realized as full puppets, complete with expressive faces, wild personalities, and that classic Henson humor.
“For 70 years, The Jim Henson Company has brought some of the world’s most memorable and adored characters to life,” said Nicole Goldman, executive vice president of Branding. “Our team especially enjoyed realizing these beloved Monsters as puppets for the first time ever.”
It’s a perfect match: spooky cereal icons meet the irreverent charm and artistry of Jim Henson Company Monsters, creating a crossover that fans of both franchises never saw coming—but will be thrilled to experience.
Beyond the Box: Puppet Power Everywhere
Starting in August, fans can find the limited-edition Jim Henson Company Monsters cereal boxes in stores nationwide. Each box features a puppet-ized version of the Monsters that practically leaps off the packaging. And on the back of each box? A peek behind the scenes showing how Jim Henson’s Creature Shop brought these characters to life with their signature puppet-building magic.
For even more monster mayhem, head to shop.Henson.com, where fans can snag exclusive merchandise, apparel, and collectibles commemorating this historic team-up. It’s a must-stop destination for anyone who wants more than just cereal—think puppets, prints, and playful pop culture treasures.
A Monster Legacy Meets Henson History
First introduced in 1971, the Monsters Cereal line has long been a Halloween staple. Every fall, the return of Count Chocula, Boo Berry, and Franken Berry signals the start of spooky season for generations of fans. But this year, thanks to the Jim Henson Company Monsters, the franchise enters a bold new era—full of fuzzy textures, quirky puppet movements, and storytelling flair.
The collaboration came together with help from Imagine Entertainment, a studio with previous ties to both General Mills and the Jim Henson Company. Their creative direction helped blend the spooky flavor of Monsters Cereal with the heart and humor of Henson’s puppet creations. Whether you’re a cereal box collector, a puppet enthusiast, or just love all things Halloween, this unique collaboration offers a mix of nostalgia and creativity that’s hard to resist.
Where to Find the Jim Henson Company Monsters
- Fuzzy Franken Berry Box: Available October 7 at Walmart.com
- Puppet Monster Cereal Boxes: In major retailers beginning August
- Behind-the-Scenes Puppet Making: Featured on each cereal box
- Official Merch and Collectibles: shop.Henson.com
- Watch the Puppets in Action: Follow @GeneralMills and @HensonCompany on Instagram and Facebook
Final Scoop on Jim Henson Company Monsters
This Halloween, Jim Henson Company Monsters are taking over breakfast—and it’s everything we didn’t know we needed. With their wild eyes, fuzzy textures, and Henson-crafted charm, Count Chocula, Boo Berry, and Franken Berry have never looked better. So, whether you’re gearing up for trick-or-treating or just reliving Saturday morning memories, don’t miss this magical mash-up of puppet play and cereal nostalgia.
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