Hero George Puppet 2 | GREMLINS 2: THE NEW BATCH (1990)

Sold Stock #16255 | Sold Jul 12 2010

Hero George Puppet 2

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This is a hero George Gremlin puppet from the 1990 miniature creature feature Gremlins 2: The New Batch. Created by Rick Baker and his team, this puppet was used in scenes in which the upper body of the Gremlin was prominently featured and needed to include head and facial movement. Made of foam latex, this puppet features George’s signature sinister, cantankerous countenance. The piece features working puppetry mechanisms which were used by puppeteers on set: There is a wire and toggle stick which causes the eyes to shift and the eyelids to close; there is also a mechanism that allows the ears to wiggle. A pulley that controlled the mouth has been disabled to protect the fragile state of the puppet. There is also a tube labeled “to smoker,” used if George needed to be seen smoking a cigar. The puppet has been brilliantly restored by Brian Penikas, a painter for the film originally, and his team at Make-Up and Monsters Studios. It is presented on its original stand which has been painted black. The puppet stands 32” (81cm) tall; the base is 16” x 12” (40.5cm x 30.5cm). This piece is in great condition.

This item is located in London.