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Silly Puppets Tommy 25-Inch Ventriloquist-Style Puppet — gift idea

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Silly Puppets Tommy 25-Inch Ventriloquist-Style Puppet

A 25-inch full-body puppet with an easy moving mouth and an arm control rod.

86/ 100
CTG scoreFavoriteHow we score
Budget $50 to $100 Indicative range, today's price on the store
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Scores by criterion

Proven reliability 95
Satisfaction and consistency of user feedback over time.
Perceived value 86
How valuable it feels compared with the budget.
Bond and memory 77
What the gift says about the relationship, and what remains months later.
Originality 88
The opposite of the cliché expected for this recipient.
Novelty 75
Age of the product since it went on sale: top score for the first three months, then it declines over time.

Our verdict

86 / 100

A full-size puppet with a control rod is a different gift from the usual toy: it invites sketches, voices and family shows. It can also be dressed, which adds a creative step.

Best forA kid or a family entertainer who wants to put on shows and try ventriloquism.
Best occasionBirthday, Christmas
Avoid ifThe person would rather have a small plush; at 25 inches it takes real space.
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Frequently asked questions

How tall is Tommy?

About 25 inches, and just over a pound.

How is the mouth operated?

You put your hand in through the back and open and close it.

Can it be dressed?

Yes, it fits child-size 18-month clothes.

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How we score

The CTG score out of 100 is the weighted average of five criteria rated for every product: proven reliability (36%), perceived value (18%), bond and memory (18%), originality (14%) and novelty (14%). Each criterion has its own published scale, identical for every product: it rates generously, because every product in our selection is already good. The score does not depend on the guide. 60 to 69: average gift. 70 to 77: good pick. 78 to 85: safe bet. 86 to 89: favorite. 90 and above: the perfect gift, a label reserved for excellent products that customers like, one winner per occasion. In a guide, the score for the recipient combines this score with the place in the ranking. The budget is an indicative range: the exact price is shown by the store at checkout. Read our full selection method →

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