I dun know if I wanna get the smoke blowing option...i have to consider that everytime the smoke cartridge I'd have to ship it down to singapore...it may be costly in the long run

Actually it's smoke in a can that you hook up to the figure. Reasonable priced here in the US, but.......

Get the smoke! How can he be 'cool' with out a little heat? My vent figure has smoke friom ears. It's great! Though it uses a squeeze bulb with talc powder.

Before I get / buy a character, I always make it a point to test if my vent voice is compatible with it. I try different kinds of voices. Then if I can see a compatible voice to match with it, then is the time I decide to buy the puppet.

There are times, when you "think" that the puppet is not compatible. The secret is perserverance. The more you use that puppet, the more it becomes alive and develops a "soul". That is the essence of true ventriloquism and creating a live puppet.

Excellent advice Lou.

BTW - Kyle, I'm not saying you should get the smoke option, just that it is a neat addition. Develop your character before you get the puppet. If the smoke makes sense, add the option. If you won't use it, don't waste your money.