PuppetLight Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Hello,I am researching into custom build puppets for a project a few other and I are working on and have been quoted £180 for a half body monster puppet with 2 live operated arms. It is completely artificial fur, at a complete height of 65cm and an arm span of 1.25m.It is similar in style to that of Trekkie Monster from Avenue Q. Another puppet I have been quoted for is a rod arm operated puppet, fleece covered, with beady eyes. For this one I have been quoted £60 and it is 55cm in height with an 80cm arm span. (vaguely reminiscent of the Virgin TV 'Red' character). Do people think these costs are acceptable for too high? and if you know anywhere I might be able to get something similar for cheaper (just nothing mass produced) let me know. ThanksChris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImagineerTom Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Spitting image used to cost out each of their puppets at around £2000 each to make and that was 20 years ago. Henson's will make you puppets and charge you £10k for the privilege (with lots of strings attached when it comes to ownership of copyright), the local ladies sewing guild will charge you a nice cup of tea and some biscuits to sew up a puppet. The various people who make puppets for kids TV will charge you anything from £200 upwards (depending on durability and intended use) for custom made rod/arm puppets. You can pay just about any price you want for a puppet to be made - whether the quality is acceptable relative to your expectations and the price you're willing to pay is another matter & since what you're asking for is entirely is a bespoke item for an undefined project it is impossible for anyone else to tell you what the "right" price is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry davies Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The labour charges down our local garage make that about a day's work. Does that seem reasonable to you? As Tom says it is a good deal if the quality is good and it is a rip-off if the finished article is unusable. This is one only you can choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The labour charges down our local garage make that about a day's work. Does that seem reasonable to you? The garage I use charges £57 per hour plus VAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryson Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 They sound a bit cheap to me. Check the quality of other finished products before you buy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkPAman Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 I was also going to say, that's a great price for a puppet, if it's any good, and I may have to go to Hay for my next car service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomHoward Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 The garage I use charges £57 per hour plus VAT.I reckon our village mechanic does about three hours work per day, so that seems about right.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiLL Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 When you factor in materials alone I'd say the larger puppet is probably costing the maker around £80 just to make it, so £160 is cheap. Either this is a real bargain, or the quality will be fairly shoddy (or the maker is shy about charging for their time). Any pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modge Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 I'm with the majority here: I saw the thread title and was going to introduce you to a friend who makes puppets, but I'm not convinced he'd want to match that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulears Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 The ventriloquist I'm working with paid £1500 for a lion puppet. Your price is extremely reasonable - quality needs to be checked I suspect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kerry davies Posted January 6, 2015 Share Posted January 6, 2015 The ventriloquist I'm working with ....When did you audition to be Archie Andrews, Paul? Or are you playing Orville in this panto? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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