Maher Studios/Clinton Detweiler 34\" Deluxe Custom Female Ventriloquist Dummy For Sale

PLEASE READ THE LISTING DESCRIPTION AND VIEW ALL THE PHOTOS. SOLD AS NO RETURNS SO ASK QUESTIONS - DO NOT ASSUME.

- PRE-OWNED/PREVIOUSLY DISPLAYED VENTRILOQUIST DUMMY -

RARE

CUSTOM

SUPER DELUXE UPGRADE FEMALE CONVERSION

MULTIFUNCTION PROFESSIONAL VENTRILOQUIST DUMMY

APPROX 34\"

FROM MAHER STUDIOS / CLINTON DETWEILER

HISTORYMaher Studios, a legendary name in ventriloquism began in 1934 with Fred Maher creating accessible mail-order training.The Detweiler Era (1969-2006)

• New Ownership:Clinton and Adelia Detweiler purchased the studio in 1969, significantly expanding its offerings and prominence creating and customizing his own style and line of ventriloquist dummies.
• Growth & Resources:Clinton Detweiler became a pillar of the community, building figures, creating innovative training, newsletters (like The Maher Messenger), and mentoring many performers.

Clinton Detweiler\'s level of commitment to his craft and attention to detail is apparent in every one of his creations.That is why his ventriloquist figures are some of the most sought-after in the world.Every aspect of Clinton Detweiler\'s ventriloquist figures, from the hand painted eyes, the installation and smooth operation of their mechanics and even their professional paint finish, is completed entirely by Clinton Detweiler align=\"center\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-transform: none; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal;\">This 1967 Danny O\'Day head has been customized with hair, makeup and mounted on a control stick.

The body is a hollow cardboard body with full arms and legs and upgraded hands

The controls are operated by the levers on the head stick from inside the hard shell hollow body.

Includes comb-able hair

4 FUNCTIONS: Open/Close Mouth, Moving Eyes, Moving Eyebrows and Leg Kicker

PLEASE READ - CONDITION:

MOUTHWorks (SEE VIDEO)

LEGKICKER Works

EYEBROWS will go up when you move the lever, but will not return down automatically(NEEDS REPAIR).

EYESwill move left when you move the lever and move right when you move the lever. They are not self centering!

WIG was only taped on to allow easy access to the service door and after all these years is loose and should be re-attached more securely AFTER repairs are completed

** NOTE: THIS IS A RARE COLLECTOR\'S ITEM. According to Clinton Detweiler\'s son, Kevin, the Female Danny Conversions were special custom \'made-to-order\' deluxe upgrades made in the 1970\'s. You can see them advertised in the Maher Catalogs from the 1970\'s (SEE LAST PHOTO). If you remove the wig and put on shorter male hair it can easily be converted back to a male dummy if you prefer

DONT BE FOOLED: Sellers copy headers from other sellers all the time without confirming what they have actually matches.Clinton Detweiler/Maher Studios dummies from the 1970\'s-80\'s used unique head stick control levers and string (see photos) as well as many had hand painted eyes. Back in the 1970\'s-80\'s they DID NOT use the white plastic lever you see on many more recent upgraded dummies - This has been confirmed by Kevin Detweiler, Clinton\'s son.

Super Deluxe Upgrades, especially \'Custom\' Multi-Function Ventriloquist Dummies are rare and highly desirable and sell for almost double what I am asking for this READ BEFORE PURCHASING

I am selling these ventriloquist dummies for the family of the owner who has passed on. Proceeds will help them pay their expenses. I did not buy them new. I do not know the history of them. If there are any dates, I can only offer that information. I cannot and do not guarantee completeness, originality. All items sold AS-IS as I am not the original owner.

If you have any questions,ASKthem before you buy so the item you receive is the item you are expecting! I am happy to answer any questions, provide additional photos, whatever I can to help you know what you are buying.

Unlike most sellers I do not use the generic \'say nothing\' AI description.I take the time to accurately describe the actual item in the photos. I post many photos from different angles. I cannot force you but, it is your responsibility to view those photos and read the description so you know what you are buying.I am also not responsible if you do not read the listing and make your own assumptions.

SOLD AS \"NO RETURNS\"

I CANNOT BE MORE HONEST THAN THAT!

SHIPPING

STANDARD SHIPPING (TO CONTINENTAL 48 STATES ONLY) WILL BE USPS GROUND or UPS GROUND or FEDEX GROUND (My Choice)

Shipping includes full value insurance.Full value is an added charge by the shipper (approx $8-10 additional) on top of the standard shipping charge. Many sellers do not pay this and if the item is lost or damaged, you have to jump through hoops when you file claim to get all your money back.- Signature may be required

You must have a continental US residential or commercial address for UPS or FedEx shipping.

Due to the high cost to ship large packages by USPS (they add a surcharge to all large packages), If your address is a PO Box, AK, HI, PR, Guam, VI or APO please write BEFORE purchasing for an accurate USPS quote.

HANDLING TIME:This item will be shipped within Two (2)Business Days after receipt of clear payment. If payment is received onThursday or Friday - it will be shipped the following week.

DELIVERY DATE:This is an generated date. Itis NOT stated or guaranteed by the seller or the shipping service. It isan ESTIMATEbased on a \'Best Case\' scenario. Itdoes not take into consideration Time of Year (Holidays), Shippers Seasonalworkload, Natural Disasters (Hurricanes, Wild Fires, Volcanic Eruptions, etc)or even a sneak attack by aliens from Mars. It is anESTIMATE! It is NOT a set in stone, guaranteed delivery date and should not be consideredthe definite ‘WILL ARRIVE BY’date.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING BY GLOBAL SHIPPING SERVICE – For More Information Please write BEFOREpurchasing

NOTE:Due to past experiencewhere some people require tracking confirmation to acknowledge they havereceived every item shipped, I will no longer combine items.

EVERY ITEM WILL BE SHIPPED WITH ITS OWNTRACKING NUMBER TO CONFIRM DELIVERY.

Thank You for your understanding.

QUALITY PACKING / WHY WE ARE DIFFERENT:

(1)WE PACK PROFESSIONALLY AND WITH CARE!

(2) We only useNEW,unused boxes

(3) We only useNEWstore bought packing material

(4) WeDO NOTre-use boxes from someone’s garbage

(5) WeDO NOTuse airpacks

(6) WeDO NOTuse crumpled newspaper from someone\'s garbage as filler

(7) We tapeALLseems of the box, not just one strip of tape down the center on each side

Unrealistically Cheap or Free Shipping usually gets your item crammed into a tiny box or tossed into an empty box, unwrapped with little or no packing material If you have bought on you know what I am saying is true!

IT IS YOUR TIME AND YOUR MONEY. REMEMBER, YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

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NO RETURNS:

Due to the rarity, condition and reason for the sale, this item is SOLD AS-IS, NO RETURNS

IT ISYOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO READ THE LISTING DESCRIPTION AND NOT MAKE YOUR OWNASSUMPTIONS - ASK QUESTIONS, REQUEST ADDITIONAL PHOTOS.

If it arrives damaged or broken, please contact the shipper as it was shipped with insurance and the shipper is responsible for any damage that occurs while they have the package.

Thank You For Your Interest