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AlmostAmazingJames
New user
80 Posts
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Posted: Aug 6, 2004 12:23am
These figures are amazing! They are the beautiful and profesional I have ever seen.
http://www.robertmcray.net/galleryx.html
Does anyone here own and use one? Are the controlled with a regular lever stick? How do they handle?
Thanks
James Harvey
www.almostamazingmagic.com
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BIlly James
Special user
991 Posts
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Posted: Aug 6, 2004 2:06am
Hey amigo,
Yes the Robert Mcray figures are incredible.
I don't own one (I'd love to) but here is a link to a thread on the Café that has some posts by at least one person who does. Enjoy -
http://www.themagiccafe.com/forums/viewtopic.php?topic=53396&forum=22&25
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Wanlu
Inner circle
Manila, Philippines
2990 Posts
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Posted: Apr 9, 2011 9:45am
I used to own 2 McRay BigHeads but had to trade DNA... but I did keep GORT who now co-hosts for a TV show 
To be totally honest, I did not find DNA to be a working figure for an actual show but please don't take my word for it... other vents may think otherwise.
Wanlu
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org
Wanlu's Affordable Puppets
http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html
Wanlu and his Puppets
http://wanlu.net
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tacrowl
Inner circle
Maryland
1433 Posts
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Posted: Apr 9, 2011 11:28am
I own Deeder, one of Robert's three carved basswood Bigheads - which he now calls Spoonheads. My friend Ken Groves owns Howard, another McRay creation. I've also seen the one in the Ventriloquist Central collection. Robert used to state on his site that Bigheads are mechanical sculptures and some are used by professional vents.
All operate by headstick, Deeder's is straight, later Robert created a trigger style. The early mechanics were rough - McRay was learning so that is to be expected. The mouths were very small, making the limited movement hard to see from a distance. On Howard, Ken still had issues with some of the mechanics and reworked them himself. The head is somewhat fragile and has cracked several times. Robert has always made the repairs. I was told the figure in the VC collection was retired there because it was difficult to operate. The levers were close together and would catch on each other.
Overall, they are gorgeous and Robert is a genius at creating characters. I love his work. I wouldn't make one a main character though.
Tom
Tom Crowl - Comedy Ventriloquist
www.ComedyVentriloquist.com
www.Learn-Ventriloquism.com
Entertainment-Experts.com
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Wanlu
Inner circle
Manila, Philippines
2990 Posts
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Posted: Apr 9, 2011 1:20pm
Fortunately for me, Gort is a workable figure because of his trigger style headstick. He looked so cool in TV
I'm hoping that after some TV exposure, I will soon be able to use him more often in live shows.
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org
Wanlu's Affordable Puppets
http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html
Wanlu and his Puppets
http://wanlu.net
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Wanlu
Inner circle
Manila, Philippines
2990 Posts
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Posted: Apr 9, 2011 1:23pm
I read somewhere that Marc Ruben is selling some of his Bigheads...
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org
Wanlu's Affordable Puppets
http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html
Wanlu and his Puppets
http://wanlu.net
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deliveryboy
Regular user
101 Posts
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Posted: Apr 9, 2011 1:41pm
I own thurston and I'm just starting to work him into my show.
he makes an awesome figure and he created mine to perform a trick.
he does work with a stick and the handling is fine.
John
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ColinDymond
Special user
Gloucestershire, England
664 Posts
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Posted: Apr 9, 2011 2:48pm
Thurston looks amazing.
I almosy bought Gort from Wanlu. I think he is getting better use from him.
Colin Dymond
www.aceofdiamonds.co.uk
Colin Dymond
www.aceofdiamonds.co.uk
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Vegasvent
Loyal user
Vegas Baby!!
292 Posts
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Posted: Apr 9, 2011 8:55pm
I now own "DNA". I had to refurbish some of the controls after they were inappropriately altered by a previous owner. He now works as good, or better than when originally created. His entire body is a "Head", so there is no headstick. His controls are similar to that of a McElroy with the typewriter style keys. Six movements. A magnificent work of art! Also one of the more unique of the McRay creations.
DUANE
"My Wife says that either all of my Stuff goes, or she does......" "Boy, I'm sure gonna miss her cookin'."
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marshalldoll
Special user
536 Posts
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Posted: Apr 10, 2011 9:07am
Terrance is part of the Ventriloquist Central Collection. It was Mr McRay's very first pistol grip style figure and was created for Mike Robinson. It is a wonderful character but Mike was just unable to use the figure because the controls just were not positioned correctly and also the hand room inside the body was just too little for Mike to be able to control the head. He was disappointed to not be able to use this figure and therefore donated him to the Ventriloquist Central Collection. I will say this he is a terrific looking figure and everyone who visits the collection always comments on him. I have also done a video on him showing the controls which you can see on the web site.
Dan
www.ventriloquistcentral.com
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Matt Thompson
New user
Gadsden, Alabama
31 Posts
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Posted: May 10, 2011 12:27pm
Gort's for sale on ebay now. Here's hoping he finds a good home!
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Vegasvent
Loyal user
Vegas Baby!!
292 Posts
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Posted: May 10, 2011 9:57pm
"DNA" is also for sale. Actually I will be taking offers. A lot less than he originally cost, and in excellent condition.
DUANE
"My Wife says that either all of my Stuff goes, or she does......" "Boy, I'm sure gonna miss her cookin'."
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Matt Thompson
New user
Gadsden, Alabama
31 Posts
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Posted: May 10, 2011 10:34pm
I do have to say that out of all of the Bigheads, DNA is my personal favorite. I hope you get a great deal for him!
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Wanlu
Inner circle
Manila, Philippines
2990 Posts
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Posted: May 10, 2011 11:59pm
Duane,
Try Frankie (maps) he did tell me he was interested with DNA.
Wanlu
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org
Wanlu's Affordable Puppets
http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html
Wanlu and his Puppets
http://wanlu.net
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Vegasvent
Loyal user
Vegas Baby!!
292 Posts
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Posted: May 11, 2011 12:19am
Thanks Guys!!
DUANE
"My Wife says that either all of my Stuff goes, or she does......" "Boy, I'm sure gonna miss her cookin'."
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Ony Carcamo
Special user
Manila, PHILIPPINES
567 Posts
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Posted: Jul 19, 2011 6:34am
DNA is a great original figure. Fantastic Bighead by Robert Mcray!
Ony Carcamo
PHILIPPINES
www.onycarcamo.com
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tacrowl
Inner circle
Maryland
1433 Posts
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Posted: Jul 19, 2011 9:26pm
Mark Rubben was at ventHaven selling off his collection of BigHeads. He had purchased the entire remaining collection when McRay was going to stop making them. Apparently Robert changed his mind.
Tom
Tom Crowl - Comedy Ventriloquist
www.ComedyVentriloquist.com
www.Learn-Ventriloquism.com
Entertainment-Experts.com
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Matt_24
Regular user
185 Posts
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Posted: Jul 20, 2011 6:21am
I think Robert's website said he was down to the final few?
Thurston is one of my favorite Bigheads, deliveryboy. Great character!
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deliveryboy
Regular user
101 Posts
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Posted: Jul 20, 2011 11:46am
Thanks glad you like him.
John
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Ony Carcamo
Special user
Manila, PHILIPPINES
567 Posts
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Posted: Jul 23, 2011 12:26pm
News flash!!!
Robert McRay's "DNA" has just crashed through my room's window and into my suitcase.
He's now part of my cast of characters... and I'm now part of the Bighead community.
Thanks, Duane.
Ony Carcamo
PHILIPPINES
www.onycarcamo.com
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tacrowl
Inner circle
Maryland
1433 Posts
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Posted: Jul 23, 2011 11:04pm
Congrats Ony!
Tom Crowl - Comedy Ventriloquist
www.ComedyVentriloquist.com
www.Learn-Ventriloquism.com
Entertainment-Experts.com
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creativemac
Special user
Tampa, FL
760 Posts
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Posted: Jul 23, 2011 11:47pm
I'm sure he's saying "please, keep me, I need a home."
Donald Woodford
"Invite a Dummy, to your next function."
http://www.woodynfriends.com
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creativemac
Special user
Tampa, FL
760 Posts
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Posted: Jul 23, 2011 11:48pm
Tom,
I can't believe it's been a week that the party ended!!!!
Donald Woodford
"Invite a Dummy, to your next function."
http://www.woodynfriends.com
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Ony Carcamo
Special user
Manila, PHILIPPINES
567 Posts
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Posted: Jul 24, 2011 12:21am
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On 2011-07-23 23:47, creativemac wrote:
I'm sure he's saying "please, keep me, I need a home."
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He actually did tell me that.
I told him he'll surely be busy in front of audiences...
Ony Carcamo
PHILIPPINES
www.onycarcamo.com
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Wanlu
Inner circle
Manila, Philippines
2990 Posts
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Posted: Feb 20, 2012 11:59am
...and now he's in the auction bay
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org
Wanlu's Affordable Puppets
http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html
Wanlu and his Puppets
http://wanlu.net
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Ony Carcamo
Special user
Manila, PHILIPPINES
567 Posts
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Posted: Feb 20, 2012 4:58pm
I used him in about 30 shows... He seems busy in front of international audiences, doing some country-hopping!
Ony Carcamo
PHILIPPINES
www.onycarcamo.com
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robholland
New user
71 Posts
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Posted: Feb 29, 2012 2:21pm
Mcrays creations are great, if I had the money I would have the 49th creation
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Jimmy Vee
Regular user
Jimmy Vee
167 Posts
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Posted: Feb 29, 2012 6:43pm
I love Robert's figures. I own four of them. My favorite is still my first one. He's one of the rare few wood carved figures Robert made (I have two of the few wood carved figures he made). Joe Cappuccino is so easy to use and an amazing character. Lot's of laughs.
Jimmy
Jimmy Vee
http://www.KidShowFun.com
The Five Foot High Marketing Guy
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