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cL_
« on: October 16, 2011, 02:36:43 pm »

Hello guys, i really got into this finnish tv program that was shown in 90s which i found out that these kind of puppets have exsisted before this current program. 80s there use to be program called Spitting Image (http://www.ranker.com/review/spitting-image/2077031). Im very curious is this A) Foam puppet B) How would you be able make one / place to have it crafted. I wanted to ask here since im not really sure where else i would get the anwser than from the people who talk about puppetry.


this is the actual finnish tv program show puppet
« Last Edit: October 16, 2011, 03:10:34 pm by cL_ »
Shawn Sorrell
« Reply #1 on: October 16, 2011, 04:14:58 pm »

Yes I think the Spitting Image puppets where foam. It is possible though that they are pored liquid foam into a mold instead of the patterned foam sheets like you see most people making that look like the Muppets. Spitting Image Productions Limited is located in London. You would need to contact them if you wanted one of their creations. I think this is the current information.

DAVENPORT LYONS
30 OLD BURLINGTON STREET
LONDON
W1S 3NL
Billy D. Fuller
« Reply #2 on: October 16, 2011, 08:43:33 pm »

Welcome to Puppets and Stuff
cL_
« Reply #3 on: October 16, 2011, 11:31:24 pm »

Thank you Shawn for quick reply ! I will be looking into it
Rikka
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2011, 12:36:41 am »

Welcome CL!
Rpage
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2011, 09:51:56 pm »


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDwN2d7Btnw&feature=related
lol, just watched "Spitting Image - Series 1 - Episode 1 - Part 1-2". These guys were outta control! I seem to remember them being on tv, but not actually watching one. Cool puppets.
PoorFishy
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2011, 06:35:56 am »

Spitting Image was great!  I loved that show.  They were used for a Phil Collins video too.  'Land of Confusion' I think.
cL_
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2011, 11:15:35 am »

Well guys i think, im a need of more assist with these kind of puppet mathers, just heard from someone close to me who lives in england that spitting image limited productions doesnt excist no longer, it was shut down already 1986. Any suggestions how could i process from here to get my own kind of puppet seen on spitting image or the picture shown on my comment?
Out of the Box Puppets
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2011, 05:04:07 pm »

This company makes latex puppets:  http://www.californiapuppets.com/Custom_Professional_puppets_Puppets-Store.html

As well as Axtell.  www.axtell.com

I sent a message to a contact in the UK to see if they know of anyone who makes this type.


Julie
Shawn Sorrell
« Reply #9 on: October 24, 2011, 06:27:30 pm »

I was afraid they may be defunct. You might want to try Sonny http://puppetsandstuff.com/community/index.php?action=profile;u=2413 He has worked with latex in the past and his style is a bit similar.  I doubt that he will make exact copies of the Spitting Image puppets for you but could do something along those lines maybe. Here is is website. http://www.sonnyvegas.com/
Out of the Box Puppets
« Reply #10 on: October 25, 2011, 06:58:19 am »

I thought of Sonny also.  Great work. 

This has a lot of good links.  http://www.puppetplace.org/links.htm

Here's an article about the sale of some of the puppets.  http://www.metro.co.uk/news/824896-pms-spitting-image-puppet-for-sale

My friend in the UK's asking around.  She suggested you post on the Puppet Hub.

Julie
Out of the Box Puppets
« Reply #11 on: October 25, 2011, 07:04:16 am »

How about these:  http://guignol.chez-alice.fr/  The site is in french.

More links to puppets http://www.puppeteersuk.com/videolistdetail.asp

No, I haven't become a wiz and finding stuff...these are from Michelle at www.mermibridg.co.uk

She's unable to access P&S from her work that's why she hasn't been here in a while.  I'm posting for her in her absence.  LOL

Julie
cL_
« Reply #12 on: October 25, 2011, 08:32:34 am »

Thanks MPGRACE & SHAWN for looking into this mather, few issues with these links and thoughts are that they are miles away from finland :D was thinking bit more closer solution cause i dont think, i will be heading united states or french near future and asking them to ship some over to finland could come very expensive.

Any suggestions like where these kind of puppets could be made, they dont need to be exactly same ones used on Spitting image as i may have make it sound, like its one of requirement. Considering looking through that link even those 2 shown on auction house (spitting image) puppets will be going atleast for 3,500 pounds, way over my budget. Should i perhaps try looking into somekind of courses they arrange about puppet making over here? Im running bit low on time as i write this, but ill look into more of those links with time. Its good to know that those puppets are latex cause i wasnt sure. I just thought, if i go visit local puppet shop that are peforming for kids their shows, guess that could be good place to start. I mean, asking doesnt cost anything? Wink

I got idea, how and when would be using the latex puppet so thats why im seeing so much effort getting one, made or perhaps create myself one if such option even exsists. Best kind would be seen on my picture i posted, able to move mouth, eyeballs left to right and to middle, fingers and hands, dont need rest but it was designed up from belt to head human sized. As i recall you placed your own hand from bottom all the way to head which would allow the mouth open, same method like sock puppet one.
« Last Edit: October 25, 2011, 02:41:30 pm by cL_ »
Shawn Sorrell
« Reply #13 on: October 25, 2011, 06:18:38 pm »

CL,
If you are interested in making your own puppets I would suggest maybe looking at http://projectpuppet.com they sell patterns for puppets. They are not the latex type but more like the Muppets. I know they have sent patterns overseas and even made special arrangements to get the patterns to folks electronically. Making a latex puppet like Spitting Images can be pretty tough to do for a beginner.

Your idea about finding a local puppeteer and going to see their show and talk to them is a good one. They are going to be able to give you the local connections in your area that we may not know about. 
Billy D. Fuller
« Reply #14 on: October 25, 2011, 08:06:11 pm »

Project Puppet is a good choice............... another possibility is David Pannabakers kits.

http://www.armslength.com/catalog/videos.htm
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