Category Archives: Dummy Collecting

McQuisto’s Ventriloquist Figure Wee George

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Webmaster

I have given you all the important information on McQuisto in previous blogs but today I am happy to show you his Ventriloquist Figure Wee George. Wee George was crafted just after the turn of the 19th century and was … Continue reading →

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Ventriloquist Central Video Collecting Series – Brant Gilmer Dog Figure “Danny Dog”

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Webmaster

Brant Gilmer is one of the finest makers of wood carved figures today. He has been around for quite a long time but has kind of stayed in the shadows and even though he stays very quiet and out of … Continue reading →

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Cutting Cloths For Ventriloquist Figures

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Webmaster

Something that is always on the mind of the ventriloquist while dressing their figure is if they should cut the clothing to accommodate the access to the head stick. This is a common thought and I myself have had to … Continue reading →

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William Henry James Shaw Ventriloquist Figure

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Webmaster

One of the early Ventriloquist figure Makers in the US was Shaw. He was a mannequin maker and did window displays but he also made vent figures. I am happy to share with you this very rare wooden figure made … Continue reading →

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Brian Hamilton Ezry Head

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Webmaster

I am a big fan of the late Brian Hamilton and have quite a few of his figures in the Ventriloquist Central Collection and I love the fact that he is a direct descendant of the McElroy Brothers. They did … Continue reading →

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