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Loyalty Scheme Thanks
Hello! Back in the Spring I set up a loyalty scheme on this new website to thank all my regular customers for their support over the last years. It's going really well I hope you'll agree? Most customers are using the £5 discount which is awarded every second purchase roughly, but some astute shoppers are saving them up for a much better reward. We have one customer who is very close to achieving a massive discount of £100 off their next order! All just for being such a loyal
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Dec 6, 20251 min read


It's Twins!
I may be biased having twins myself but there is always something special when two identical or near enough identical, arrive at the shop at the same time! The Tyrolean Girls are available now in the shop and one of the rope plaited girls will be on site also this week. The other is one of the few shop residents! The Tyrolean Girls below are already in store. Check the shop for characters you may have missed if you haven't looked recently.
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Nov 25, 20251 min read


Tiger 1963 Range
The Tiger is a rarely found puppet but as there have been a few recently available, he hasn't been snapped up. Sometimes I find myself...
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Aug 1, 20251 min read


Madhatters Alice in Wonderland
The Madhatter is a rare character from the series of Alice in Wonderland puppets. If you look at the images, the one for sale this week...
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Jul 29, 20251 min read


Ephemera and Pelpup News Magazines
I have received a parcel of paper cuttings and cards from Bob Pelham to a 'Pelpup' member. I bought the very large collection of puppets...
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Jul 19, 20251 min read


Private Views for Rare Puppets
The rarer puppets that come to the shop are often difficult to sell when I know there are two or more very keen collectors waiting to...
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Jul 17, 20251 min read


The sad reality: Too good to be true
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396751284909? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/277160725770?
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Jul 10, 20251 min read


Loyalty Scheme
I thought I would set up a loyalty scheme on this new website to thank all my regular customers for their support over the last years....
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May 17, 20251 min read


Coming Soon..
Just a quick note to let you know I am working on building a Members section of the site. I thought it would be nice to have rewards and...
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May 14, 20251 min read


New Site still lots to do..
There is still lots to do on this new site which has endless possibilities. I am aiming to have a photo gallery of the rarer characters...
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Apr 26, 20252 min read
The New Website!
Well here it is! I hope you manage to find your way around. As you can imagine, I am still editing and making little alterations as I...
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Apr 13, 20251 min read
Type SL March Hare, Alice in Wonderland
Type SL March Hare 1950's Alice in Wonderland rare character. He is in lovely clean and all original condition.This Hare is the slightly...
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Oct 24, 20241 min read
Type SL Madhatter
Type SL Madhatter from Alice in Wonderland series of puppets.He has come from original owner.He has some flaws.The clothes are yellowed...
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Sep 25, 20241 min read
Type SS Wonky Chinese Girl
Type SS Wonky Chinese Girl.This is a rare to see Chinese Girl from the Wonky era of Pelham Puppets.She has all the characteristics of...
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Jul 29, 20241 min read


Restored or Original and does it matter?
Above: New felt hat, hair and face paint hiding the wear and tear of the original aged puppet shown in it's auction lot. Above: Same...
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Jun 17, 20243 min read
Golo the Giant from 1953 Lili Film
Golo the Giant from the Lili film of 1953.He is very rare!This one is in super condition with no significant flaws or faults.The mustard...
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Apr 2, 20241 min read
Buying Pelham Puppets from Ebay sellers
The long list of over 1000 puppets available on Ebay fall in to different categories of sellers.The casual sellers who have a puppet to...
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Mar 27, 20242 min read
Type SM Old Man
Type SM Old Man 1950's era. He has a lovely thick wool suit, it's quite oversized especially in the arms!There are a few small holes in...
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Feb 22, 20241 min read
Type SM Villain for sale next week
Type SM Villain, a rarely seen early SM puppet from the early/mid 1950's.He is in dusty condition with some age related defects.The suit...
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Feb 21, 20241 min read
Ladybird Books & The Big Garden Birdwatch
This weekend is the annual Big Garden Birdwatch, so we thought we'd offer three wonderful vintage books to celebrate our garden...
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Jan 26, 20241 min read
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