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robholland New user 79 Posts |
I saw some really cool movies on youtube with marionettes that can open their mouths / eyes and do very funny stuff. Like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPBm8I7ho......embedded
Does anyone know where to buy such puppets? |
damien666 Special user canada 513 Posts |
This puppet was built and performed by Scot Land (you can google or imdb him).
To obtain a puppet like this; you would need to get it custom built (or if you have the know how; one could built it oneself) Even though it looks like it has ALL the bells and whistles, I am guessing that this puppet was designed very specifically to only do what it actually does.. So when getting a puppet built - decide on exactly the movements you want.. Otherwise it can get too cluttered with too many extraneous animations/strings. Building a puppet like this would not be that expensive in actual materials; but it would cost an arm and a leg in time.. There are some good books on subject; but it is a difficult art. To get it built by a puppet builder - it would cost quite a bit. Like a several thousand dollar illusion - when in the right hands; it can very much be worth the cost.. Having a custom piece that nobody else does, doing something original, etc. Damien |
Bob Baker Inner circle 1111 Posts |
Great advice! And then, of course, there are the thousands of hours of practice and honing to make the routine seem effortless.
Bob |
Joseph_Then Special user 747 Posts |
My friend Frankie, (ID: maps), is an expert in building marionettes.
He can build really good marionettes for you, if you are interested. PM him in this forum. Or, I guess, he will reply to this thread very soon. |
Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts |
I agree that Scott Land makes fantastic marionettes
I also agree that Frankie (maps) from Singapore also makes fantastic marionettes, in fact I have 6 of his creations. Â :) I also have one Fred Cowan marionettte and it's also very nice.
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
robholland New user 79 Posts |
Thanks for all advice!
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Brad Lancaster Regular user 184 Posts |
I also agree about Frankie. I have three of his marionettes and they are fantastic!
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harris Inner circle Harris Deutsch 8812 Posts |
Puppet Hub has some great creators on their site. They recently went to a paid membership. I got my double airplane control,roller skating clown from Joey Emory, who is on puppet hub. I love the maribou he used for the hair.
Harris laughologist and nearly normal puppeteer
Harris Deutsch aka dr laugh
drlaugh4u@gmail.com music, magic and marvelous toys http://magician.org/member/drlaugh4u |
maps Inner circle 1124 Posts |
Thanks Guys.I am glad that they are working for you. I am currently in Istanbul with Scott Land performing in Istanbul.
There's limited internet access here but will write more when I get home on the 16th May.
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Visit my website [www.mascotsandpuppets.com] |
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