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11 hand-crafted characters — from performance puppets to exclusive branded merchandise.
Every DMPCreative puppet is hand-sewn, hand-dyed, and custom-built by Dave — a professional puppeteer with over 40 years of performance experience. These aren't toys; they're performance-ready characters made for the stage, camera, and screen.
Professionally designed. Individually crafted. Built to perform.
Each puppet is handmade and hand-painted by Dave, a professional puppeteer with 40+ years of experience in live performance and video production.
All fabric parts are individually hand-dyed, ensuring every character has a unique, vibrant appearance. No two pieces are exactly alike.
Eyes and pupils are custom-made for each character, giving every puppet an expressive, professional look built for performance and on-camera work.
Characters range from 13" to 18" (33–45 cm), perfectly sized for adult SM–MED hands and suitable for young performers ages 7 and up.
Every puppet is made specifically for your order. Custom color variations and character modifications are available — just ask Dave directly.
With 924 sales and a perfect 5.0-star rating from over 400 verified reviews, DMPCreative is a trusted name in the puppet performance community.
11 hand-crafted characters — from performance puppets to exclusive branded merchandise.
5.0 stars from 404 verified purchases on Etsy.
"As always, a gorgeous puppet! Dave's deer is absolutely stunning — the attention to detail is incredible. Thank you!"
"I absolutely love my Vincent Van Gogh puppet from the Baby Van Gogh series by Dave. The craftsmanship is second to none. Thank you so much!"
"Once again, incredible work from Dave! Can't wait to start performing with it. Every single order has been perfect."
"Thank you for the Bard dragon puppet! I absolutely love DMPCreative — every character Dave makes is full of personality and life."
"I loved my sheep puppet from Dave — I named it Stevenson. The wool texture is so authentic. Just have to be extra careful with it! Wonderful quality."
"Thank you so much for this puppet I have dreamed of since childhood. You did absolutely amazing work — it exceeded every expectation I had!"
DMPCreative is the official brand and online home of Dave, a professional puppeteer and puppet designer with over 40 years of experience. Based in the United States, Dave began his career in professional puppetry in the 1980s, co-founding Animax Designs — a studio that designed and built characters for major theme parks and won two regional Emmy Awards. His dedication to the craft has never wavered.
In the early 2000s, Dave was approached to improve and build puppets for a beloved children's video series, where his creations delighted generations of young viewers. Years later, a devoted fanbase reached out asking whether Dave could create more puppets of the same professional quality — and the "Little Genius" series was born. DMPCreative launched on Etsy in 2018 and has since completed over 900 orders with a perfect 5.0-star rating.
The DMPCreative collection includes two categories of items: hand-crafted performance puppets and officially branded merchandise. The puppets — including characters like the LG Tiger, LG White Bear, Little Genius Hippo, LG Blue Goat, LG Mouse Puppet, and Little Genius Dog — are built entirely by hand. All fabric parts are hand-dyed, eyes and pupils are custom-made, and every costume detail is designed and applied by Dave himself.
Characters typically range in size from 13" (33 cm) to 18" (45 cm), making them ideal for adult performers with SM–MED sized hands, as well as children ages 7 and older. The branded merchandise — including hoodies featuring LG Giraffe and LG Tiger designs — is printed by Printful and ships from Charlotte, NC.
All orders are placed directly through DMPCreative's official Etsy shop. Simply browse the collection above, click "View on Etsy" on any item you love, and complete your purchase through Etsy's secure checkout. Custom orders — including color variations or brand new character designs — are also available. Visit the DMPCreative Etsy shop and use the "Request a custom order" option to get in touch with Dave directly.