Category Archives: Frank Marshall Figure (Dummy)

Thoughts on Direct Linkage or Cord Control

Posted on August 13, 2011 by Webmaster

Since the beginning of the use of ventriloquist figures the mechanics inside the head were done with cord and springs and either a ring pull or a lever on the head stick to make them work. For the most part … Continue reading →

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Roy Douglas Ventriloquist Figure

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Webmaster

If you go to the Ventriloquist Central Collection, go to the Frank Marshall section and click on the figure that says 1946 figure (or just click here), this was a figure that was originally owned by Roy Douglas. You can … Continue reading →

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Bob Abdou and a Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Webmaster

Jim Gentil and Bob Abdou Well once again, Bob Abdou/Mr.Puppet has sent us in another gem. The Year 1938 Bob Abdou/Mr.Puppetwww.mrpuppet.com What could you buy in 1938 back then?

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W. S. Berger and Frank Marshall

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Webmaster

With the Vent Haven ConVENTion right around the corner, I was reminded of this blog I wrote a couple of years ago and thought I would share it with everyone again. We all know how good a figure maker Frank … Continue reading →

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Frank Marshall Black Ventriloquist Figure

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Webmaster

I am pleased to show you a very rare Frank Marshall figure of a Black Man. In Frank’s 1931 catalogue he is called the Negro (politically incorrect today). This fellow came to me in undressed condition and is the very … Continue reading →

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