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How do these work, anyone ever tried to make one?

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JAR

Charlie Weatherbee made talking machine toys starting in the 1980s. He made several varieties similar to the one in this thread. He also made a version of Siam Sue using period correct puppets. His phono toys were well received by the collecting community. I may be wrong but I thought he sold the phono toy business to someone that continued making them. Charlie's toys were well made and I enjoyed owning several. I visited with him at the Orlando Show almost two years ago and we talked about his toys and Masters Swimming. He was a good college swimmer and continues to compete at the Master's level. Charlie inspired me to become a Masters Swimmer.

Jerry Blais

I have several of Charlie's repros. They are really nice.

As for how they work and what it takes to make one, take a look at the following thread:

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