Plonsters

Plonsters is the collective phrase for a recurring stop-motion animated segment on Sesamstrasse, the German co-production of Sesame Street. Plonster skits have been featured on the series since its inception. The term is derived from combining "plasticine" and "monster."

The three minute segments focus on the simple adventures of the three main Plonsters: Plif, Plops and Plummy. They have the ability to morph into any animal, vehicle, or other object. The characters have also been merchandised in the form of plastic figurines, and their skits have appeared on Sesamstrasse videos.

The Plonsters speak their own unintelligible babble, communicating their meaning through pantomime and shape-shifting. Thus, the segments have aired internationally, on ABC in Australia, Canal + in France, NRK in Norway, and other markets. In 2005, the series was contracted to Earthworks Entertainment for US distribution, but has yet to air.^[1]

The series is produced by Anima Studio in Hamburg, with more recent segments co-produced with the Danish firm Egmont Imagination. Anima produced other clay animated segments for Sesamstrasse, featuring such characters as the Plastinots and Bronny the Bear.

Segments

Picture	Episode	Description
	721	The Plonsters play with a costume box.
	840	The Plonsters learn to share their dessert treat.
	1296	The Plonsters are trying to catch a fish.
	2206	A Plonster creates a balloon so he can fly.
	2209	The Plonsters try to decide if they should build one big house or three small houses.
	2214	A Plonster digs for gold and uses his wealth to buy beverages.
	2241	A Plonster collects shells at the beach.
	2256	A Plonster builds a hospital for his sick friend.
	2271	With help from his grandfather, a Plonster invents new soccer rules.
	2280	The Plonsters are fooled by a mirage ("Fata Morgana") in the desert.

Credits

• Creators: Bettina Matthaei, Alexander Zapletal
• Director/Writer: Alexander Zapletal
• Designer: Bettina Matthaei

Sources