---
title: "The Christmas Toy"
year: 1986
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-christmas-toy-1986"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 47670
imdb_id: "tt0099263"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 50
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 45
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Christmas Toy (1986) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-christmas-toy-1986

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Christmas Toy is a television film released in the United States on December 6, 1986. Directed by Eric Till and produced by The Jim Henson Company, the fantasy and family film features Jim Henson's Muppets and has a runtime of fifty minutes. The story is set on Christmas Eve, a time when the playroom is alive with excitement for the new toys that will arrive the next day. An old and wise bear named Balthazar explains to the other toys that they must welcome the newcomers, even though each of them may be replaced as one of the children's new favorite toys. The cast includes characters such as Rugby the Tiger, who remembers being last year's Christmas toy and thinks that he will be unwrapped again this year.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Yipee Kids TV Amazon Channel | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video, YouTube, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Eric Till
- **Networks / Studios**: The Jim Henson Company, Henson Associates

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dave Goelz** as *Rugby the Tiger / Ditz (voice)*
- **Steve Whitmire** as *Mew the Toy Mouse (voice)*
- **Kathryn Mullen** as *Apple the Doll (voice)*
- **Jerry Nelson** as *Balthasar (voice)*
- **Richard Hunt** as *Belmont (voice)*
- **Camille Bonora** as *Meteora, Queen of the Asteroids (voice)*
- **Brian Henson** as *Cruiser (voice)*
- **Rob Mills** as *Bleep (voice)*
- **Nicky Tilroe** as *Ding-a-ling the Phone (voice)*
- **Jim Henson** as *Kermit the Frog (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Christmas Toy online?
The Christmas Toy is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Yipee Kids TV Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Christmas Toy worth watching?
The Christmas Toy holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 45 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Christmas Toy and when was it released?
The Christmas Toy is a feature film with a runtime of 50 minutes. It was released in 1986. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Christmas Toy?
The Christmas Toy was directed by Eric Till.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Christmas Toy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/47670)
- [The Christmas Toy - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Christmas_Toy)
- [Jim Henson's: The Christmas Toy (TV Movie 1986) - Full cast ...](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0099263/fullcredits/)
- [The Christmas Toy (1986) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/47670-the-christmas-toy/cast)
- [The Christmas Toy - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/the-christmas-toy/cwS9m9PPe0tt5Mi8Nlp8s1/credits/)
- [Jim Henson's: The Christmas Toy (1986) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/the-christmas-toy/credits)

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