Category Archives: Ventriloquist Figure (Dummy) Makers

Theodore Mack Control Levers

First thing I want to say is if you have any questions concerning anything about any type of antique figure remember I am always willing to share what ever information I may have. That being said I have been chatting … Continue reading

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Marshall Hands And His Figure Dating

Our friend Curtis Jones sent in a question about Marshall hands and asked if you can date his figures by looking at the hands. The answer to that question is most certainly yes and I did in fact write up … Continue reading

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Ventriloquist Figure Maker, Frank Marshall & Some of His Creations, Continued…

Last week I posted a very nice photo of Frank Marshall and some of his figures and today I thought I would give you folks all the names of the owners and their figures that are in the picture. They … Continue reading

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Mack Style Bodies

Theodore Mack and Son’s were architectural carvers for their main business but when the started to produce ventriloquist figures they hit a home run. Everyone was purchasing figures from them. They had a very unique design for their bodies and … Continue reading

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Ventriloquist Figure Video Collecting Series – McElroy Brothers, Happy Hazard – Part 4

I hope you’ve been enjoying the video series about the McElroy Brothers and Happy Hazard. Today, I will show you Happy’s body and talk about how the McElroy Brothers constructed their bodies and show you how the headstick “cradle” system … Continue reading

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