marionettes

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My timings, my instincts, the way that I thought, the way I saw it in my head could be expressed through these really high-tech marionettes on a computer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 18, 2025

The childlike appeal of marionettes, animation, or even Claymation elements is essential to great Christmas episodes in my opinion.

From Salon • Dec. 21, 2023

Think of the pins as marionettes with nylon cords attached to their heads.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 21, 2023

Another crucial inspiration during the initial development of the character was the work of Royal de Luxe, a street theater company based in Nantes, France, that specializes in creating large-scale marionettes.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2023

“The marionettes don’t just swing around in thin air over a couple of hay bales.”

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker