Tag Archives: Ventriloquism

Len Insull Ventriloquist Figure Body

One of the rare items to find with ventriloquist figures from Len Insull here in the United States are his bodies. Maher Studios under Madeline Maher imported many Len Insull heads which they sold through their catalogues but Madeline always … Continue reading

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Bodies, Arms and Legs of Vintage Ventriloquist Figures

I get quite a few emails asking me about the bodies arms and legs of vintage or “antique” ventriloquist figures. The height of a full size ventriloquist figure is anywhere from thirty six inches tall to forty four inches tall. … Continue reading

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Frank Marshall Tommy Knots Ventriloquist Figure

Recently I had a good question come in to me about the Tommy Knots figures which were made by Frank Marshall. His question to me was were the wigged Tommy Knots figures an option from Frank Marshall. He question that … Continue reading

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Fred and Ethel Restore Or Not?

Again Steve and I bantered back and forth about restoration of figures and the duo of Fred & Ethel came up (from yesterday’s blog…click here if you missed it). As I’ve stated I am a purist and really hate to … Continue reading

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Dan and Steve’s Heated Ventriloquist Figure Discussion

Steve and I are always discussing aspects of ventriloquism and what makes it really nice is that Steve is a ventriloquist and I am a collector. That makes for some very in depth and heated discussions. Well this particular evening … Continue reading

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