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Pelham Puppets Bungo

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Bungo is a licensed marionette produced by Pelham Puppets, portraying a character from The Wombles, created by the English author Elisabeth Beresford. The Wombles originated in a series of children's books beginning in 1968 and were adapted for BBC television stop-motion animation in the 1970s. Bungo is depicted in the stories as an energetic and somewhat bossy young Womble living on Wimbledon Common.

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Who is the Pelham Puppets Bungo character based on?

Bungo is a bossy young Womble character originating from the children's books written by Elisabeth Beresford. The character is also well-known from the popular BBC television adaptation of "The Wombles."

What materials were used to make the vintage Pelham Puppets Bungo?

Vintage Pelham Puppets, including the Bungo marionette, were typically constructed with carved wooden heads, hands, and feet attached to cloth bodies. They were painted with non-toxic paints and operated using Pelham's signature wooden string control bars.

When was the Pelham Puppets Bungo marionette originally produced?

Pelham Puppets produced the Bungo marionette during the height of the Wombles' popularity in the 1970s. This was a period when the British toy company held several licenses to produce puppets based on popular television characters.

How do you identify an original vintage Pelham Puppets Bungo?

An original Pelham Puppets Bungo will typically feature a distinct Pelpup label or stamp on the control bar. The puppet will also have the characteristic hand-painted facial features and the specific grey and brown coloring associated with the Womble character.

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