Labyrinth goblins

As a kid I always found the goblins in the film Labyrinth a bit creepy. Here is a sculpt I worked up leading up to Halloween.

Goblins are ruled over by Jareth, the Goblin King. They feature in both the Jim Henson film Labyrinth and its manga sequel, Return to Labyrinth. The Terry Jones and Brian Froud book The Goblins of Labyrinth is a catalogue of many of the concept drawings that served as inspiration for the goblins seen in the film. The book names each goblin depicted in Froud's illustrations, and gives them a back-story. The goblins are a remarkably diverse race, ranging from only a few inches to several feet…

Hoggle is a supporting character in Labyrinth, and becomes a loyal friend of Sarah's after he defies his master Jareth to accompany her on her quest. Hoggle was voiced by Brian Henson, and performed by Shari Weiser. Hoggle is the first creature Sarah encounters in the labyrinth upon her arrival. Hoggle is gruff and ill tempered and is unhelpfu when Sarah first approaches him. He is first seen, weeing in a pond until Sarah makes her presence known, startling him in the process. Hoggle then…

The No. 1 rule of '80s children's movies: Scar kids for life.

"Did she say it?"......"Shut up!!" Jim Henson Movie Labyrinth.

Jim was not disappointed by his choice of David Bowie as Jareth, the Goblin King. Late in the shoot, Jim told his staff that Bowie had, “added a truly magical spark as Jareth.” His tall, lean presence was a perfect contrast to Brian Froud’s earth-toned ...

The Junk Lady is one of a race of Junk People in Labyrinth, and she attempts to make Sarah forget her quest by plying her with her own possessions. The Junk Lady is operated by Karen Prell, and voiced by Denise Bryer. The Junk Lady appears in the music video for the David Bowie song Underground, wandering the dark streets of the gritty, urban environment the video is set in. A junk person named Agnes is profiled in The Goblins of Labyrinth, however it is unclear if the creatures in the book…

The art of Brian Froud.

William is a small creature who lives in Jareth's Labyrinth, and is a featured character in the film of the same name. The Worm was operated by Karen Prell, and was voiced by the late Timothy Bateson. The worm may have been named Peter Igloo. The worm is extremely hospitable, and offers Sarah guidance when she is at the point of giving up her quest to save her brother. He has a cockney accent, and wears a bright red scarf. Sarah encounters the worm towards the start of her journey through…