Whether you love puppets or are freaked out by them, this slideshow of puppet and marionette innovations is sure to please.
With a selection of puppets that ranges from marionette models like the one pictured at right to fun puppet versions of pro athletes and Harry Potter characters, you'll find tons of bizarre fun below.
Implications - Though robotic toys and impeccably designed video games are readily available to today's consumer, there is something about an analogue puppet that cannot be replaced. There is a sense of romanticism and novelty associated with a puppet that represents simpler times for consumers, maintaining the appeal of these controllable toys. This does not mean, however, that puppets cannot be updated.
25 Unusual Puppets
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Digitalized Women Puppets
Dazed Dolls as a Social Statement
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Crazy Hairstyle Editorials
‘Puppet' in Numero Korea Shows Some Wild ‘Dos
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Marionette Models
Gary Price & Faye Garland Turn Humans Into Puppets
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Penis Pokey
Puppetry of the Penis for Your Home
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Bizarre Meatvertising
Diesel's 'Pete the Meat Puppet' Campaign
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Kids as Dolls
'The Puppet Show' by Winkler + Noah Points Out Bad Parenting
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DIY Puppets
Customize Your Own Muppets
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Political Puppets
The Terrorist Finger Puppets Make Dangerous Politics Fun
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Puppet Show Parallels
Brian Lynch Draws Comparisons Between 30 Rock and The Muppets
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Guerrilla Album Campaigns
UltraSuperNew's ‘The Last Shadow Puppets' Promo
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Zebra Papercut Puppets
DIY and Shadow Puppets from Crankbunnyshop
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Body Parts as Jewelry
'Hello Puppet' by Niza Huang
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Finger Puppets for Geniuses
Giving The Finger to Great Thinkers
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Pop-Up Book Puppetry
Shitdisco OK
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DIY Political Finger Puppets
Obama, Hillary, McCain
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Puppets for Adults
Silent ‘Storytellers' Marionettes
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Deodorant Viral Inspired by Japanese Puppet Theatre
Dove Lighting Bolt of Terror Ad
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Finger Puppet Icons
Karl Lagerfeld and Obama in Felt
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Puppetized Pro-Athletes
LeBron James Gets Animated For Nike MVPuppets Commercial
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Badass Puppet Mashups
'Pulp Muppets' Movie Trailer
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Repulsive Finger Puppets
Mr. Mouthy Mouth is Sure to Give You a Mouthful
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Federal Finger-Puppets
FoldUsCandidate.com
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Spoofed Hollywood Puppetry
Harry 'Potter Puppet Pals' Parodies Teen Wizards
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You as a Hand Puppet
Playful Brother Creativity School Campaign
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Interactive Pixel Plushies
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Comic Book Hero Collectibles
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Talkative AI Toys
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Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
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Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
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Plastic-Heavy Fashion Campaigns
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Squishy Digital Pets
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Cartoon-Inspired Plush Toys
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Playful Doll-Themed Cosmetics
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Inspiring Role Model Dolls
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Portable Compact Fantastical Toys
Mattel Creations Unveils the Polly Pocket Harry Potter Set
Doll-Themed Dog Collections
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Dual-Branded Cartoon Capsules
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Electronic Plush Toys
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Instant Noodle Model Cars
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Next-Gen Hatching Toys
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Beauty Product Replicas
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Nostalgic Toy-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Animated Football Games
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Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
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Viral Video Content Toys
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Film-Inspired Whimsical Rental Homes
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Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
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Futuristic Corporate Fashion Shows
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Anthropomorphized Pet Products
The BAD MARLON Como Pet Bowl Table Comes in Four Colors
AI-Powered Plushies
Curio and Grimes are Collaborating on Artificial Intelligence Toys
Video Game-Inspired Side Tables
The Pac Man Side Table by Yu Ren Gives Life to an Inanimate Object
Glam Pickleball Paddles
The Barbie x Nettie Pickleball Collection Brings Color to the Court
Engaging Musical Humanoid Toys
The 'musicBOT' Toy Robot Concept Plays Music in an Interactive Way
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
New York Fashion Week Designs Inspire the L.U.V. Fashion Doll Styles
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Vinyl Toy-Inspired Glowing Sneakers
Nike Presents a Glowing Air Max 1 '87 and Terminator Low PRM
Sitcom-Themed Doll Lines
Polly Pocket Teams Up with Warner Bros. Discovery for Collector Series
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
Bouncy Plush Collectibles
Beanie Bouncers Support Active Play and Endless Imagination
Sensory Surprise Dolls
Barbie Pop Reveal Shares Scented Dolls and Squishy Friends
Grocery-Carrying Robot Assistants
Toyota Introduces a Punyo, an Adorable Robot Companion
Historic Fashion Try-Ons
The Design Museum's London Fashion Exhibition Integrates AR Mirrors
Expansive Halloween Pet Collections
The Petco 'Bootique' Halloween Collection Has Options for All
Robotic Baby Car Puppets
The Iruyo Intelligent Puppet Keeps Babies Calm in the Car
Remote Pet Toys
Enabot's ROLA PetPal Features AI-Enabled Pet Recognition
Miniature Animated Custom Figurines
Funko Launches the new Pop! Yourself Custom Service
Digital Pet-Inspired Streetwear
The BAPE x Tamagotchi Collab Delivers Nostalgia with Style
90s Toy-Themed Fashion
The Cakeworthy x Furby Collection Pays Tribute to a 90s Sensation
Pop Art Creative Collections
The KAWS + Warhol UT Collection Caters to Art Lovers
Bear-shaped Bluetooth Speakers
The Iconic BEARBRICK Collectible Toy is Now a Functional Speaker
AI-Backed Family Toys
Mego Toys Showcases the New 2XL Cobot, an Interactive AI Toy for Kids
Self-Esteem Promoting Plushies
Bigfoot Kin Teaches Children How to Love Themselves
Pop Art Legend-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Creations Celebrates Keiichi Tanaami with Whimsical Designs
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Educational Plush Toys
Slumberkins' 'Dragon Egg Hatchlings' Toys Inspire Emotional Development
Anthropomorphic Store Campaigns
IKEA's Short Social Films Promote Its Click-and-Collect Service
Phygital Fairy Toys
The HOLOBRITE Pixie Lantern Mixes Physical and Digital Play
Anthropomorphized Bath Products
Uoga Uoga Kids' Packaging Can Be Customized with Stickers
Fuzzy Musical Collectibles
Furblets are Interactive Toys That Introduce Furby to a New Generation
Giftable Customized Figurines
Pop! Yourself Lets Anyone Create Customized Vinyl Collectibles
Mini Fantasy Collectibles
The Miniverse Make It Mini Potions is Curated for Harry Potter Fans
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
Digital Collectible Displays
Gatebox's Digital Figure Box Shows Off Virtual Collectibles
Fashionable Zombie Dolls
Zombaes Critter Chaos Dolls Have Spooky Mix-and-Match Features
Candy-Themed Clogs
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Plush Apparel Collabs
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Historical Doll-Themed Wardrobes
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Toy-Themed Film Figurines
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ASMR-Inspired Soothing Toys
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Good-Natured Mischief Toys
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Hand-Knit Finger Puppets
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Flying Umbrella Prototypes
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Miniature Collectible Campaigns
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Interactive Plush Toys
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Peel-and-Stick Fashion Dolls
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Magnetic Hand-Holding Socks
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Pop Star-Inspired Holiday Dolls
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Playful Wizard Toy Collections
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AI Board Game Robots
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Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
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Reimagined Film Brick-Form Shows
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Adorable Inflatable Halloween Characters
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Makeup-Focused Toy Dolls
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Collectible Figurine Action Games
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Band-Inspired Collectible Figurines
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Old Film-Honoring Puzzle Collectibles
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Playful Crochet Collections
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Spooky Life-Size Animatronics
Gemmy Debuts a Head-Spinning Beetlejuice Character
Bar Cart Mascots
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Playful Toy-Inspired Exhibits
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Holographic Video Game Characters
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