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Pelham Puppets' Andy Pandy is a wooden string marionette produced under license from the BBC children's television character Andy Pandy, who debuted on the "Watch with Mother" program in 1950. Pelham Puppets, a British toy company based in Marlborough, Wiltshire, manufactured a range of marionettes based on popular television characters from the mid-20th century. These puppets are now collected as vintage toys representative of postwar British children's entertainment.
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What is a Pelham Puppets Andy Pandy?
It is a wooden string marionette based on the BBC children's television character Andy Pandy. It was manufactured by Pelham Puppets, a British toy company based in Marlborough, Wiltshire.
When did the Andy Pandy television character debut on TV?
The character Andy Pandy made his television debut on the BBC 'Watch with Mother' program in 1950. Pelham Puppets subsequently acquired the license to produce the toy marionettes of the character.
Where were Pelham Puppets manufactured?
Pelham Puppets were manufactured in Marlborough, Wiltshire, in England. The company produced a wide range of wooden marionettes for several decades, with Andy Pandy being a popular licensed line.
How do you operate a Pelham Puppets Andy Pandy marionette?
As a traditional wooden string marionette, the Andy Pandy puppet is controlled via a wooden horizontal control bar. By tilting and manipulating the bar, the user pulls the strings to move the puppet's head, arms, and legs.
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