Category Archives: Ventriloquist Figure (Dummy) Makers

A Brian Hamilton McElroy Style Black Ventriloquist Figure

I was pleased as punch this past ConVENTion because a great figure made by Brian Hamilton was delivered to me there by Lee Dunn who did a top notch repair of this great figure. This particular Hamilton ventriloquist figure was … Continue reading

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Ventriloquist Figure Maker – Cecil Gough

                    With collecting I must mention that some other builders of relatively lower priced figures are also out there. Cecil Gough produced so fine figures in both slot jaw and English … Continue reading

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Leather Neck or Wedge Design

A good question was presented to me asking if I knew when Marshall stopped using the leather under the chin on the neck and went to his wedge design. This I think is a very good question but it may … Continue reading

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Ventriloquist Figure Collecting Today

So you decided you just can’t wait to find and old figure that suits your needs but is still a collectible, well then wait no longer. There is a puppet maker nestled in Burbank California that just may fill your … Continue reading

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Ventriloquist Figure Headsticks and Controls

                    There has been much discussion on the placement of controls for ventriloquist figures on their respective head sticks. I find this most interesting because as a collector the placement of … Continue reading

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