Rizzo the Rat

is a Crew Member in Disney Speedstorm. It is a Rare Crew Member which means it amplifies three Racer statistics () and enhances one skill (). is part of the The Muppets Collection. 
==Origin==
Rizzo the Rat is a muppet (marionette & puppet) and part of The Muppets franchise. He appeared in "The Muppet Show" and other Muppet projects, and he is known for his wisecracking nature and street-smart attitude. Created by Steve Whitmire, Rizzo's design was inspired by a collection of old rat puppets by Don Sahlin. He is named after Ratso Rizzo, a character from "Midnight Cowboy". Rizzo always appears in a different costume every time he is on-screen, highlighting his love for fashion. He is also characterized by his New Jersey roots, as noted in "The Muppet Christmas Carol".
Rizzo made his debut in episode 418 of "The Muppet Show", quickly creating the reputation of a scene-stealer with his humorous reactions. His name was first revealed by Kermit in episode 422. 
Beyond "The Muppet Christmas Carol", Rizzo has appeared in various Muppet productions, including "Muppet Treasure Island", "Muppets from Space", and "Muppets Tonight", where he continued to demonstrate his quick wit and friendship with characters like Gonzo and Pepe the King Prawn. Although Rizzo had no lines in the 2011 film "The Muppets", he was featured in behind-the-scenes interviews. His absence in that film was later referenced in "Muppets Most Wanted", where he acknowledged the introduction of Walter, a newer character. Rizzo returned prominently in the 2015 series "The Muppets", contributing as a writer for "Up Late with Miss Piggy".
Despite his popularity, Rizzo's appearances have become less frequent since 2017 following Whitmire's departure from the Muppets franchise, although he has made occasional non-speaking cameos and appeared in animated form in the Disney Junior reboot of "Muppet Babies".
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