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Pop Marionettes are the loved ones. This selection will show you puppets that are popular all over the world. They’re classy, playful, beautiful and It’s so easy to fall in love with them! Let’s just say they are keepers! - Ready made
Are you looking for a classic marionette at a good price which is in stock?
Puppets here are exactly what you like to have! We´ve sorted them into a few categories for easier browsing. So take a look and see which one touches your heart. Enjoy :)
Our marionette puppets are all handmade here in the Czech Republic. Czech Puppeteering is Unesco heritage and we all know why. UNIMA (the worldwide association of all puppeteers) was established in Prague, the unique PUPPET UNIVERSITY PRAGUE has generated many real professionals and the "Puppeteer" is the only magazine published around the world specializing in Puppets. But in the end, you are the ones helping us to keep this magnificent craft alive. - Art marionettes
Art Marionettes are our best selection of puppets that are both unique and special in every possible way. Each creation is an original detailed piece of art. Art Marionettes will make a wonderful addition to your collection and they will bring joy and beauty into your home. Lifetime figurines that age like wine...For better clarity we've sorted them into a few categories bellow. So look at and enjoy :) - Performance marionettes
Meet them on the street, at a party or on social networks like YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, etc. They are fully functional puppets and never get tired. You can choose from the offer you see here, or you can come up with your idea and we will make a professional puppet for you.
We would be pleased to meet you personally at our guild workshop in Prague. - Universal ANYMATOR
Anymator (ANY) is a puppet that can be of any character. You can use it as it is, or paint it and make it a costume. It is a fully articulated puppet with a maximum level of maneuverability. You can buy it assembled and balanced or as a DIY KIT. Part of any Anymator product is a video learning that teaches you to balance and play with the puppet. - DIY Kits & Components
Make your own puppet! Buy our parts, assemble a puppet, paint it and dress it as you please. - 3D Marionettes
We've made a lot of 3D models of puppets For you, ready for printing at 3D printers :) So if you want to make the most of your 3D printer and have some fun, you could make a mariontte of your own choice! You can also choose puppet parts based on your preferences, order and let us make the marionette as a custom marionette if you want to :)For better clarity and easier choice we've sorted files (*.stl) into a few categories below. - Antique marionettes in support of PUP
We have decided to release our collection of historical originals for sale and subsequent support of the non-profit organization PUP (Institute of Czech Puppetry - Puppet Uni Prague, z.ú.).
Stories of antique marionettes are hidden inside them. They were all played in puppet theaters (nomadic or even stone). Antique marionettes represent a great piece of history that you can now have at home. All antique marionettes in this category are handmade in the traditional way and are in working order. Most of them date from the beginning of the 20th century and their birthplace is the Czech Republic. Their value is historical, artistic, and collectible.
You can either have your new marionette sent home or lend it to the upcoming PUP museum.
In case of interest, we are able to provide professional restoration. - Publications - Magazines
- Sale
Choose a puppet from the category where we sell the last pieces - some will not be repeatable, definitely not for this price. You will also find puppets here, which you can now buy at a discount :)
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We are the only country where you can study puppetry at high school and then at university. Some of us have studied sculpture and painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague. Together we are thrilled to use our experience and skills to make your dreams come true at an artistic level. - Portrait marionettes made based on a photo
Want to have your own puppet, or portray one of your loved ones?
No problem, we will be happy to make you a puppet according to the photo ... In our portfolio, you will find small doubles of famous personalities and puppet enthusiasts. According to specific requirements, we use different technologies/production methods. Some puppets are the work of carvers, others are produced using 3D technology. It's up to you what you choose.
Click on Show details and read more about how we make marionettes based on a photo: - Professional puppets for theatres, film & ads
We are flexible and are able to complete your project quickly. We have global experience in both creating and operating puppets.
The process of production is:
1. designing an idea (sketches, drawings)2. technical drawings (designed movements to your needs)3. 3Dmodeling for visual approval4. production of physical parts and assembling5. painting and costume-making6. balancing movements7. shipping and logistics
Time and pricing
Standard production time is 6 weeks. We are able to reduce this leadtime to 10 days in extreme cases. Cutting down time increases the price. The average price for a professional custom puppet is 1500 USD.
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