Phil Tippett "Garthok" stop-motion puppet from Coneheads...

Description

Phil Tippett "Garthok" stop-motion puppet from Coneheads (Paramount, 1993) Original screen-used stop-motion animation puppet constructed of cast foam latex rubber over articulating armature expertly studio painted and finished with resin tusks, claws, central horn in the crown of the head, teeth, and with bristle brush hairs on the back and a tiny brass ring through the nose. The figure measures 13 x 13 x 14 in. Displayed on a professional resin-coated carved foam base measuring 20 in. x 13 in. with a 16.5 in. tall totem. With printed plate on the front reading, "Coneheads - Garthok - Stop-motion Puppet". Exhibiting rigidity to the legs and fingers, all other foam rubber areas remain supple. In screen-used very good to fine condition.

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