Category Archives: Dummy Collecting

Sure Sign That You Are A True Collector

I was sitting in the midst of the Ventriloquist Central Collection and it came to me that I was without question a collector of Ventriloquist Figures and not a dealer. You must remember that I was a true dealer of … Continue reading

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Art Sieving Ventriloquist Figure Maker

Ventriloquist Jay Johnson One of today’s best ventriloquists is Jay Johnson. His show “The Two And Only” is a wonderful show chronicling the adventures of Jay Johnson on his career path as a ventriloquist. I was privileged to see his … Continue reading

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Pinxy’s Mortimer Style Ventriloquist Figure

                  I have the pleasure of showing to you this wonderful Mortimer style figure which was created by Pinxy in the late 1930’s. This figure was purchased from Pinxy by Nick Tomei … Continue reading

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Lever or Ring for Ventriloquist Mechanics

Since I am not a performer and just collect ventriloquist figures the fact that a figure has ring pull or lever really does not make a difference. Nearly every maker of ventriloquist figures from the golden age all made figures … Continue reading

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Ventriloquist Figure Charlie McCarthy and His Place in the TV Room

A while back I showed everyone the great Charlie McCarthy that Bob Isaacson carved and who now resides in the Ventriloquist Central Collection but has a premiere seat in my TV room (click here to see the special seating blog). … Continue reading

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