The Rowlf stick figure Muppets released by Fisher-Price in 1978 were part of the company’s popular Stick Figure Muppets toy line, which transformed Jim Henson’s beloved characters into simple, poseable figures designed for young children. Representing Rowlf the Dog, the laid-back pianist from The Muppet Show, the toy featured a minimalist wire-frame body with jointed limbs, a flat illustrated plastic head capturing Rowlf’s signature floppy ears and friendly expression, and bright molded hands and feet. Made for imaginative play rather than detailed realism, the figure reflected Fisher-Price’s preschool-friendly design philosophy of the late 1970s, emphasizing durability, safety, and character recognition. Today, the Rowlf stick figure is remembered as a charming piece of vintage Muppet merchandise and is sought after by collectors of classic Fisher-Price toys and Muppet memorabilia alike.
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