AM Monsters

The AM monsters (Anything Muppet monsters) are a group of faceless Sesame Street monster puppets whose identities can be changed by altering eyes, noses, tongues, horns or other features as required. The puppets are similar to Anything Muppets in their simple design and interchangeable identities. However, they are also like the Whatnots used on The Muppet Show in that there is usually only one puppet of each monster pattern, whereas there are more than one puppet of most Anything Muppet patterns.
During the early years of Sesame Street, monsters needed for brief appearances were usually created by draping fur over parts of the body and head of an Anything Muppet. One of the most prominent monsters created in this manner is Frazzle. Later they were replaced by the AM monsters, allowing for a larger variety of designs.
Some monsters also have features that are rarely removed, such as Kermit the Forg, or had a single identity for an extended period of time (such as Maurice Monster). While most remain background characters, several monsters have developed unique personalities and become main characters, including Humphrey, Natasha, and, most famously, Elmo.
The iPhone app "Elmo's Monster Maker" makes use of the durability of the AM monsters. The puppets make a rare featureless appearance before being given animated body parts and accessories by the player.
BlankAMMonsters.jpg|Some of the blank AM Monster puppets before features are added.
==Designs==
MauriceMonster.jpg|Shaggy blueMaurice, aka Kermit the Gorf, Elmer Grouch, Max, Electrician, Zore, Last Emperor, Trumpeter, Stepbrother, Murray, "Monster Time" monster, Dennis Monster, Boso, Clem
Character.harveymonster.jpg|Large blueHarvey Monster, Underling, Snazzle
StuieMonster.jpg|Maroon-and-Yellow monsterStuie, "Monster Time" monster
BruceMonster.jpg|PeriwinkleBruce, aka Kermit the Grof, Zelmo, First Emperor
Harrymonsterinsuit.jpg|Olive green with hairHarry, Helena, Twister Sister, Party Monster
Clancy.jpg|Dark greenClancy, Stepbrother, "Monster Time" monster
AM_Monster-_Dark_Green.jpg|Dark green live-hand (originally used for Grundgetta and other Grouches)Monster Surgeon, Goody Grouch, Blecka
FurlineHuskie.JPG|Shaggy purple live-hand (originally used as a Grouch)Richie, Sir Campbell McGrouch, Max, Sally Messy Yuckyael, Uncle Hank, Uncle Talbot
KermitTheForg.jpg|Tall grayKermit the Forg, Day Care Monster, Pinky, Aunt Geraldine, Alien, Sally, Suzie
Elmosgreatgrandmother.jpg|Red live-handDeena's original design, Monster Surgeon, Elmo's Great Grandmother, The Silly Sorceress, Noah, "Monster Time" monster, Uncle Jack, Elmo's Grandmother, occasional Grouches
Character.deena.jpg|Purple with fat neckDeena, Granny Monster, Frieda's Mother, Jill, Herry's Granny, Radon, Cookie Monster's friend, Humphrey, Awilda, Potto, Monster Monster
Plaza_Sésamo_Pearl.png|Tall, skinny tanoriginally used as Pearl, Aunt Shirley, Bill
SpikeMonster.jpg|Blue-gray live-handAristotle, Herry's Mother, Distinguished Monster, Spike, Grouch Audience Member, Herry's Father (We All Sing Together), Aunt Chloe, Chef John, Howard, Two-Nosed Queen
Ingrid.jpg|Fat blue femaleMona, Frieda, Juliet, and Ingrid
Marty-MonsterRead.jpg|TanOld MacDougal, Ricardo Monsterban, Frankie Monster, Pierre
MagnificentMax 01.jpg|Orange with pink hairMax the Magnificent, MNN Logo Monster, The Cereal Girl, Twister Sister, Rico, Chester's Mom, Ex Ray, Kit, The Fairy Information Operator, "Elmo's Monster Maker" base model, Grandmama Furchester, Xochitl
Ruby_BigBirdsBirthday.jpg|Yellow live-handEugene, Leo the Party Monster, Jack, Ruby, Fur Jam lead singer, Maurice, Deliverymonster, "Monster Time" monster, Ollie, Mae
Immy.jpg|Gray with pink-feathered hairImogene, Annette Monster, Rosita's Abuelo, Surprise Monster, Mr. Fuzzlebrush, Dalia
MIDC purple 3791.jpg|Fat purpleOrdon, Underling, Day Care Monster, "Elmo's Monster Maker" base model
Parker.JPG|Blue with white hair (has interchangeable live-hands and rod-arms)Parker, Greta, Nelson, Deliverymonster, Emcee, Izzy, Ricardo
AndreMonster.jpg|Orange oval-headTeacher, Mr. Monster, The Cereal Girl's Dad, Andre, Rocky, Mrs. Frazzle, Zaftig, Brosh, Bono, Biggest Fan, Herry's Sister
MerryMonster.jpg|Small yellowMerry Monster
AM_Monster-Purple.jpg|PurpleMNN Logo Monster, Lily, Ms. Ling, Mrs. Jangles, Jimmy
Shagri-las.jpg|Flat-head blue (three copies exist)originally used for The Shagri-Las, Piño, Anyone's Nose singer, Party Monster, Norman, Paco, Pepe, Luis, Jesse
Tv sesame street phoebe.jpg|Light greenAnna, Day Care Monster, Phoebe, Tia Mercedes, Surprise Monster, "Elmo's Monster Maker" base model
Lulu season 31.jpg|Gray pear-head (has interchangeable live-hands and rod-arms)Lila, Spalding Monster, Party Monster, Delly Monster, Lulu's original design, "Monster Time" monster
ChestersDad.jpg|Pink/lavenderSherry Netherland, "Monster Time" monster, Chester's Dad, Todd Jameson
MIDC yellow 3791.jpg|Yellow live-hand with squarish headBrad, Two-Nosed King, Day Care Monster, Teenage Monster, Pino, Domby, Booboobian, Pebble Planet resident, Colonel Mustard
AM_Monster-Grayblue_snout.jpg|Gray/blue with snout(later converted into Mel)
AM_Monster-Small_light_blue.jpg|Small light blue with snoutCurly
AM_Monster-_Small_Pale_Teal.jpg|Small pale tealConchita, Luca, "Elmo's Monster Maker" base model
Sesamezuzu.jpg|Purple wide-headedZuzu, The Power of We
Narf.jpg|Tall orangeNarf, Yoyo, Curly, Alien, Sorbet, Phil, Joe DiMonstrio
AM_Monster-_Small_Dark_Teal.png|Small dark tealGrover's backup singer
Character-lulu-season33.jpg|Indigo pear-headoriginally used as the final redesign of Lulu, Aunt Jill, Bebe
AM Monster-Tangerine.jpg|Tangerine live-handoriginally used for Preston Rabbit, "Monster Time" monster
AM Monster-Salmon.jpg|Salmon live-handoriginally used for Grizzy, "Monster Time" monster
LightPinkMonster.jpg|Small light pink(recycled from The Wubbulous World of Dr. Seuss as Sadie, Puffy)
WestWingMuppetDoctor.jpg|Bushy purpleMuppet Doctor, Booboobian, Pebble Planet resident
Karli-head.jpg|Light green football headCarina the Ballerina, Olive, Karli
AMMonster-MurrayImpSmall.jpg|Orange Filfil-esque live-handearly Murray Monster prototype, Murray impostor
EarlyGonger.jpg|Small hot pink (based on the Little Anything Muppets)the original version of Gonger, Mousey, Squirrel, Smallest Fan
AM Monster-_Tangerine_Pink.jpg|Tangerine/salmon live-handBooboobian, Pebble Planet resident
AM_Monster-Azibo.jpg|Yellow-green live-handAzibo the Monster, Marty, Mr. Cuddles
AM_Monster-_Hot_Pink.jpg|Purple/hot pink live-handStranger
Freddy-Monster.png|Neon orange live-hand with egg-shaped head"Elmo's Monster Maker" base model, Enormous Athlete, Beast, Freddy
AM Monsters-LuluLemon.jpg|Green live-handLulu Lemon
AM Monster- Ethel Mertz.jpg|Purple live-handEthel Bay Mertz
AMMonster-SmallYellow-EMS.jpg|Small yellow #2Shams, back-up singer in Elmo's Mindfulness Spectacular, Episode 5420
AM Monster-ShaggyYellowLiveHand.jpg|Yellow live-hand with long fur and round headSesame Street Presents the 80s
AMMonster-TanLiveHand.jpg|Tan live-hand with long fur (originally used as a Grouch) Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas, Episode 5420
AMMonster-DarkBrown.jpg|Dark brownElmo & Abby's Monster Makeover theme
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