Starting with the Basic pull-string version, the ThrowThings Figure Makers attach the head of a Howdy Doody ventriloquist dummy to a control stick with a trigger that is used to operate his mouth instead of pulling a string that originally came out of the back of his neck. A hard hollow body is added so that you can put your hand in the back of to access the control stick. With a simple twist of the control stick you can make his head turn or you can make it tilt or nod. A spring is installed to replace the rubber band in his head allowing for smooth, long lasting mouth movement. The hard hollow body and control stick allow for one handed operation while the dummy sits on your lap or on a table, stool, etc. Please note that this version does not come in the basic vinyl tote bag as they don’t fit the same way once upgraded. This Standard Upgrade Howdy Doody ventriloquist dummy also comes with the 30+ page VENTRILOQUISM REVEALED booklet that includes sections on What It’s All About, Where You Should Start, How Ventriloquism Is Done, How To Write A Ventriloquist Dialogue and more! You’ll also get TWO Finger gEyes ™ that are great for practicing your ventriloquist skills or entertaining. (Finger gEyes colors may vary from those shown in the pictures.) It’s Howdy Doody time! Buffalo This version of Bob Smith’s famous freckled friend Howdy Doody comes dressed with blue pants, long-sleeve plaid shirt with elbow garters, blue bandana, and his red and white cowboy boots. Howdy Doody is approximately 30" in length and is ready for immediate use.