Category Archives: Ventriloquist Figures

Mike Brose – Puppets & Props Shop Talk

Posted on August 17, 2011 by Webmaster

Our good friend Mike Brose from Puppets and Props has created a blog primarily for builders of figures and I wanted to make sure you all knew about his blog so here is the link http://puppetsandprops.blogspot.com/ .

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Extremely Rare K&S Toy Ventriloquist Figure

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Webmaster

I have always said I am not really into toy ventriloquist figures but there are a few that were produced that certainly fit the bill. A while back I showed you a figure of Davy Crocket which I feel fit … Continue reading →

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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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Collectible Ventriloquist Figures

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Webmaster

I myself have collected ventriloquist figures and have tried to make the collection that of antique figures rather than new figures that are created today. That does not mean I have no newer figures in the Ventriloquist Central Collection, there … Continue reading →

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Ventriloquist Central Video Collecting Series – A Brant Gilmer “McElroy Style” Mechanics

Posted on August 7, 2011 by Webmaster

Back in the first part of July, when I posted a blog of this video of this Brant Gilmer “McElroy style” ventriloquist figure, I had some emails asking to see the mechanics (click here to see the blog ) .

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