* Constantly evolving: The Muppet universe is always expanding with new characters, sometimes appearing in specific productions or being added to the official Muppet family.
* Different categories: Do you mean just the main Muppet characters (like Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear)? Or do you want to include all the characters created for specific shows like Fraggle Rock, Labyrinth, or The Storyteller?
* Unofficial Muppets: There are countless fan-created Muppets, parodies, and variations that could be included in the count.
Instead of a definitive number, here's what we can say:
* Hundreds of Muppets: Jim Henson and his company have created hundreds of Muppets over the decades.
* Famous Muppets: There are dozens of iconic Muppet characters recognized worldwide.
If you're interested in a specific category of Muppets, you could try researching the number of Muppets featured in specific shows or movies.