Skeleton Marionette Puppet

Skeletons 

A classic design in the long-running tradition of marionette puppetry, the Skeleton holds a cute-but-creepy fascination for almost everybody. Less of a 'ghoul' and more of a 'groover', we've contemporised the costuming to include colourful hoodies and patterned trousers rather than the dusty rags and raiments of the Boneyard (although a taste of the grave may still be found among the details). The perfect bones-and-all companion for those who enjoy the Halloween aesthetic with a side of gallows humour.

Squeaky Classics: Original designs for all ages from our early roots til now!

The first puppet I ever made in our standard 6-string design was a little Mummy marionette, a simple bandaged affair which utilised the weight of the clay pieces and the meagre costuming to create a proper functioning prototype which remains the core design behind most of our work to date. By working with some basic archetypes and alternating through gender, age and cultural influences, I developed a classic range of differing characters which are a continuing part of the Squeaking Tribe canon today. As familiar as these characters are to me now, I keep the joy alive by incorporating more details and personal quirks than I did in the past, so each one still retains its own unique identity. For the budget-minded, these are a good starting point to gauge your interest without betting the farm. A perfect launch-pad for the young ones, too!

Marionette in doll form is approximately 25cm in height or 60cm when strung.