Wanted to post this here because I read quite a few threads on giant puppets and got alot of useful references to work from. This puppet tops out at 13 ft, carved foam with the head partly hollowed out to reduce weight, on a backpack. Still a work in progress! Thanks to the Atlanta Journal Constitution for the chance to see this moment.

She’s not an animatronic or a robot. She’s a fabulous magnificent Puppet, I control on the inside every movement every detail of her behavior, my whole body becomes hers, puppets are truly incredible! In my eyes, they’ll always be the original most oldest unique entertainment of all time, It’s just some of the most best things to watch in person and movies, truly incredible.🤘🤌❤️

Large and agile!

I made a dragon earlier this year, but that was in a puppet-making class, so they'd made the pattern, cut the foam, provided all the supplies etc.

This was my first time starting from scratch and I learned a lot!

For one thing, although my fake arm was fantastic for a few hours, it wasn't worth the hassle. I ditched it at lunchtime and just used a shawl to cover my arm and act as kind of a baby-carrier for the plant. People were so focused on the puppet, I really don't think the arm mattered.

Bonus - the puppet was a great way to spot fellow musical nerds! Squeals of "Audrey!" followed me round :D

He's animatronic!

My 3rd replica this year!!!

Roamee is a fun little robot puppet that I designed for a tv show pilot. She’s a high-energy explorer, zooming around the world in her super cool jet pack, learning about foreign languages & cultures.

I’m making a cigarette puppet for my friend because he has to make an ad for anti smoking, so I made him this puppet! Any ideas for the top of the head?

Looking for opinions. This is my current build, an antagonist, sub terrain goblin counterpart to Yui. The long nose is classic to be sure. No nose really sells the creepy vibe and the short nose is a sort of compromise. Right now I'm expecting to have a bad Scottish accent but that's one of those things I've just got to develop by performing the finished puppet.

ETA: Added another option in the comments.

SillyPuppets, one of the more popular puppet brands in this space have begun starting to use/promote generative ai. This is honestly heartbreaking to see and I urge everyone to not normalize the use of generative AI in this space. No matter if you started yesterday, 30 years ago or are interested but not quite ready yet. This community will always be about celebrating human made work and so its disappointing whenever a brand or company tries to make a quick buck by trying to normalize that a computer can just do it all for you.

This community is one of the kindest, most creative and endearing, that i've ever been apart of. It's so disappointing and I had to come on here and say something before it becomes even more out of hand (literally lol). If you see anyone using AI on here, report them. We've removed plenty of people trying to cash in and post generative ai slop work here before and will continue to remove those posts going forth. Outside of the sub, if you see anyone using it. Try to tell them about the dangers and ethics of using it.

Anyone can puppet, you dont need a computer to do it for you. Dont let anyone put you off of getting started on your first build or your 100th. The thing about puppets is that literally scraps or junk can be kitbashed into something. Its all about the human creativity that brings it to life.

Keep crafting and Thank you for listening!

I made a large puppet but don't know what to name him. Please suggest some names.

Help me name my bat! Shes the exuberant lead of an up and coming pop-rock garage band

Hi puppet freaks, wanted to share ~ I made a puppet show to go along with my album called Osni the Flare. Here's a snippet of Osni on her journey to become the god of fire! I carved her out of basswood, taking a lot of inspiration from Bruce Schwartz's ballerina. Full Video Here : )

This my main character for Pokemon gardener cosplay this year at dragon con. It was fun building him for this past year. Learned a lot and will be making a poplieo for my wife next year. So we can be Pokemon trainers together.

my friend who i’m making this for said that he likes the nose so I kept it on. but yes it does look like a flower pot but I added those little yellow marks on the filter. and I did figure out how to make the top. it looks like ash soo yeaa.

My latest puppet as I try to get back into the swing of things. All no-sew with poseable eyes and brows. Link to video.

ETA: I shall name him Max

^{(as in Maxwell Shrek who played Count Orlok in 1922})

Not too shabby for a first try! All accessories are removable (including the legs).