The Muppets had nothing on the intricate puppets of “Dark Crystal” and “Labyrinth.” Goelz says his character, Sir Didymus, was never operated by any fewer than five people.

For example, Sir Didymus — the wise fox who helps Sarah on her quest — was given a walking stick for very practical reasons. “It gives the puppeteers something to do.

Becca Brooks-Maitland,of Southfield, has three roles in Aug. 26-27’s “‘Labyrinth’ Celebration by the Goblin King Players” shadowcast: Sir Didymus, a goblin, and a fairy.

Modern movies should learn from Labyrinth's incredibly detailed production design and imaginitive characters and puppets.

Crafter Kristy O teaches you how to make your own Sir Didymus from Labyrinth out of a Beanie Baby, yarn, felt, and fabric.

On the timeline of classic cinematic puppets, Yoda walked so Sir Didymus could ride. Star Wars 's pint-sized Jedi Master and Labyrinth 's dog-mounted knight may be several galaxies apart, but they ...

Like Sir Didymus, the Four Guards are part of the archives at the Center for Puppetry Arts where they are stored back-to-back instead of side-by-side.

He conceded it was possible Sir Didymus, who is named for a fox terrier that appeared in the 1986 movie “Labyrinth,” had gotten into a fight with another dog, but given his lack of nourishment, “I do ...

The central part of this 160-page guidebook covers the Labyrinth's sites, visitors, and residents, including its protectors, adventurers, and members of the Goblin King’s court like Ludo ...

EW spoke with BOOM! editor Sierra Hahn about organizing the project and reflecting on Labyrinth ‘s legacy. Check that out below, along with pages from the 30th Anniversary Special by Cory Godbey ...