Beyond the Build: Keeping Your Puppets & Mascots at Their Best
Designing and building your character is just the beginning of its journey. To truly bring it to life and ensure its longevity, you need the right performers, proper daily care, and long-term maintenance. Training, Performance and Maintenance ; That’s where we come in.
Bringing Your Character to Life
A beautifully crafted puppet or mascot is only as good as the person performing it. Whether it’s a full-body mascot, a hand puppet, a tabletop design, or a step-in character, skilled performance is key. A great performer doesn’t just wear a suit or move a puppet—they breathe life into it, giving it personality, movement, and humor that captivates audiences.
We work with some of the best puppeteers and trainers in the business. Chris, with over 20 years of experience in puppetry and performance, has led roles in numerous TV shows and films. We provide hands-on training to ensure your team can bring out the very best in your characters, making them feel truly alive.
Caring for Your Investment
Keeping your mascots and puppets in top shape isn’t just about appearances—it’s about maintaining their charm, freshness, and durability. Daily care is essential to keep them looking amazing, smelling great, and staying structurally sound. We offer practical training on how to clean, store, and handle your characters, along with reference materials for ongoing care. Because let’s face it—there’s nothing quite like in-person training to make it all click.
Long-Term Maintenance & Support
Like any well-loved character, your puppets and mascots will need regular upkeep. From wear and tear repairs to full refurbishments, we can work with you on a scheduled plan—whether that’s every six months, annually, or as needed. We can even provide swappable doubles for your most in-demand characters, ensuring you always have a fresh, show-ready version on hand.
The Full-Service Solution
Once your characters are built and shipped, our team can personally bring them to your location, introduce them to your staff, and provide full rehearsals and training. We ensure that everyone involved—not just the performers but also the backstage team—understands setup, pack-down, and daily requirements to keep things running smoothly.
From initial training to ongoing support, we offer a complete long-term package to keep your characters looking and performing at their best for years to come. Because a great character isn’t just built—it’s nurtured, performed, and cherished. And we’re here to help you every step of the way including the aftercare in training, performance and maintenance.
About Us
Here at Fuzzy Lightbulb, we specialize in bringing unforgettable characters to life. We Crafting magical moments that leave a lasting impression. Through a collaborative approach that blends artistry, innovation, and a deep understanding of your audience, we create character experiences that resonate and leave a lasting impression.
Our diverse portfolio spans theatre and theme parks, holiday resorts and hotels, cruise lines, corporate brands, and TV and film.
We offer bespoke services, from auditing existing IPs to character creation, puppet and mascot design, merchandise and retail strategies, as well as onsite training and maintenance. As our client, you’ll work directly with us—the creatives—ensuring a personalized and seamless experience.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love to bring your vision to life!
And do come back to see what new and exciting projects we have been working on. 🙂