From: Angusson-AT-aol.com
Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2008 17:59:12 EST
To: alangregorycook-AT-msn.com, puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] Famous puppet characters and the toy market


Alan:

There is a gentleman named Mel Birnkrant who lives up near Allelu Kurten near 
Hyde Park, NY, and   has perhaps the largest collections of Mickey Mouse 
toys, figures and memorabilia in the world. 
Allelu and John Kurten became close friends with Mel and advised him on 
purchasing a RARE Punch & Judy theater and set of puppets, of which the creators 
name escapes me.
 
Mel also purchased Bil's Heathcliff and Bubbles Devine marionettes both of 
which are prominently displayed in his home. 

Mel is also a toy and doll designer and has produced some exquisite heads.
Look him up online. (GOOGLE) Lots of good stuff there....

Fred T.

> As a longtime puppet collector & exhibitor, I have aimed for a wide 
> spectrum of examples: international, ethnic expressions, folk puppets, professional 
> puppets and to the surprise of many, toy puppets and toys based on well-known 
> puppet characters.
> 




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