Category Archives: Ventriloquist Figures

Cutting Cloths For Ventriloquist Figures

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Webmaster

Something that is always on the mind of the ventriloquist while dressing their figure is if they should cut the clothing to accommodate the access to the head stick. This is a common thought and I myself have had to … Continue reading →

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William Henry James Shaw Ventriloquist Figure

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Webmaster

One of the early Ventriloquist figure Makers in the US was Shaw. He was a mannequin maker and did window displays but he also made vent figures. I am happy to share with you this very rare wooden figure made … Continue reading →

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McElroy Typewriter Keys

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Webmaster

There has been much discussion about the fact that the McElroy figures were made with the controls being typewriter keys. This is not fact. The McElroy Brothers did in fact make levers with pads soldered to them but they were … Continue reading →

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Ventriloquist Central Video Collecting Series – Very Small Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Webmaster

After posting this very small Frank Marshall ventriloquist figure the other day, I’ve had some emails to see a video of him, so here you go…

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Very Small Frank Marshall Ventriloquist Figure

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Webmaster

Frank Marshall made ventriloquist figures in all sizes. This one I am showing you is a rather small figure that stands only 28″ tall. He is a terrific figure with a wonderful face. He is very unusual because he has … Continue reading →

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