Labyrinth goblins

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…

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.

Goblin close-up

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…

Brian Froud Goblin

Goblins puppets from the film Labyrinth (starring David Bowie!!)

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 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 the Labyrinth. Under the impression she is…

The Fireys sequence was one of the most technically challenging of the film. 'We shot them against a black background,' said Henson, 'and then shot a second ...

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 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 the Labyrinth. Under the impression she is…

Labyrinth Board Game Illustration by Johnny Fraser-Allen on ArtStation.

The truth behind The Bowie Bulge at last.

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 ...

Ludo is a Horned Beast[1] who Sarah rescues from a group of cruel goblins in Labyrinth. Ludo was operated by Ron Mueck and Rob Mills, and was voiced by Ron Mueck. Ludo is first encountered being tormented by a group of goblins in the middle of the Labyrinth; he is helpless, hung upside down and bound. After scaring the goblins away by throwing stones at them, Sarah releases Ludo and after calming him down allows him to join her on her quest to save her brother Toby. Together, they encounter…

Ludo and Hoggle. About 2.5 hours altogether.

I know what would make a good movie! David Bowie singing to a bunch of ugly goblin puppets and a baby!

Sir Didymus and Ambrosius publicity still.