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Originally aired as a television special on ABC on December 6, 1986, The Christmas Toy is a beloved holiday classic produced by The Jim Henson Company. Directed by Eric Till, the story centers on the secret lives of toys in the Jones household, who magically come to life whenever humans leave the room. The plot follows Rugby the Tiger, who was the "most specialist" toy the previous year and mistakenly believes he will be unwrapped again this Christmas. Risking the ultimate danger—being caught out of place and "frozen" forever—Rugby heads to the Christmas tree, only to discover the new favorite: a space warrior named Meteora, Queen of the Asteroids. Noted for its thematic similarities to the later Toy Story, the special features a cast of quintessential Henson performers, including Dave Goelz and Steve Whitmire, and is celebrated for its blend of whimsical puppetry with a surprisingly poignant exploration of friendship and obsolescence.