Category Archives: Ventriloquist Central

Sometimes you really have to put it out there to find something and so today I decided to ask everyone if they know of anyone who has a Doug Anderson ventriloquist figure. Mr. Anderson did not produce figures for a … Continue reading →

Frank Marshall not only produced great faces for his figures but he was a great craftsman on his bodies. I have been fortunate now to inspect and own nearly 40 different bodies that were constructed by this genius and he … Continue reading →

The English style mouth was made popular by Len Insull. Most all the pro vents from England used this type figure. I also believe that the mouth movements with the English figure are just as visible as the slot jaw. … Continue reading →

Frank Marshall was a genius when it came to the functions of his characters. I was asked about the winkers and how or what type of clips Frank used to attach them. The fact is that he didn’t use any … Continue reading →

If you love Charlie McCarthy then you will love the Effanbee Charlie McCarthy put out by this co with permission from Edgar Bergan, and so marked on the back of its neck, back in the late 1930’s. This figure had … Continue reading →