This is so classy: original and with very clever parts usage. Very refreshing. The spurs and the mustache in particular stand out as good part selection. The whole shape is well laid out too.

This is just genius.

The originality of the ideas for your MOCs is what I love best about them. Great work here, NPU, and keep on brickin'!

Wow thats awesome! I like how you did the moustache using the whips. It's a very clever build

This is one of the most original and whimsical creations I've seen in a while. Great part use.

Thanks again Aidan! There were definitely a lot of Legohaulic influences in the build. His Flickr photostream garnered quite a few more views as I browsed through his techniques.

Great question. The knee and thigh hinges unfortunately are a bit to stiff to fall naturally. I was hoping the weight of the boots would reduce the friction, but the legs are really not that operational.

Wow Paul! You never cease to impress! Love the entire thing. I am also impressed with the shot taken with your feet, but, couldn't you have someone else take the picture while you are holding the marionette? Anyway, Love all of the detail. Cheers!

For my 200th post on BrickEnd, I have decided to post your awesomeness! This is pretty incredible. Keep it up, man! I think you're the most blogged builder on there! (As if this isn't new...) Blogged on BrickEnd: http://brickend.blogspot.com/2012/08/marionette-by-paul-vermeesch.html

Fantastic idea! Do the knee hinges have too much friction, or do they fall naturally?

Great idea, perfect solution!

that is asome ist like real puppet

ravishingly beautiful!

Your creativity never ceases to impress. Great use of those new Nazgul cloaks! Awesome job!

Thanks Max. There are eight capes in the hat and I think three of them are from you. Thanks for the contribution.

If that isn't clever and awesome, then it certainly isn't the best creation you have made! GENIUS WORK. By the way, are any of the capes I lent you in there?

Turned out great!

Well... I have explodingcameraphobia. The little blinking light freaks me out.

I love this, it's so quirky and cool! His head/face is the best detail! Excellent work Paul!

Nifty parts usage!

Phenomenal!

This is something I always wanted to do. Nice to see that somebody with such high skills did it. Excellent work, Paul.

Fantastic build all round!

This is amazing!!!! I love the hair and moustache!!!! Great work!!!!!

Unbelievable NPU, superb work. The lock of hair over his eyes is easily my favourite part, well done.

Crafty build, Dude!

I actually had an idea to do a marionette as well, but now I'm glad I won't have to figure out the mechanics of it. :) By the way, ever heard of camera self-timer?

Very unusual idea and great build combined! Great job! :D

Excellent job, Paul! Brilliant piece usage:)

Whoa, that's awesome! Nice work on the functionality as well as the comical face!

Wow this isn't something you see everyday. I like the fact he's arm can move around, like a real marionette. And i like the way you used, thoose whips as a mustage, great job

Neat idea, I like the hair!

That's actually pretty cool!

great job!! I really like the hat!! why didn't you just use the timer on the cam to take that shot?

Different, but really well done.

Excellent! That piece of hair coming down from is hat is brilliant! The whole thing really is amazing! Also nice mustache idea!

Wow, love it. Terrific PU throughout, and a really unique subject for a MOC - great stuff!

Hehe! It's very cool! My favourite is his face! Cool idea! Don't you have a video?

BRILLIANT! So original, and beautifully built too. 5 stars

great idea . and great MOC!

Nice, I haven't seen a marionette in lego before :P

just his head alone is brilliant, never mind the whole creation! Great work man :)

Lovely attention to detail and creation overall, Paul! Great work.

Extremely original, and a real joy to view, very cool MOC!

Yeehaw pardner! Awesome puppet, I love all the uses of pieces for this build especially the mustachio, great idea.

Great!

Interesting piece usage all around! Fantastic job in bringing this inanimate object to life!

Lovely work Paul! The part usage is excellent. I'm particularly impressed with how you did his hair (facial hair included). When this has 350 likes and you're being interviewed by ABC News, I'll try to avoid getting "hung up" over having been the first to learn about this project. I know, I'm so humble right? Kidding, kidding! Now all he needs is a cabbage or two and he'll be good to go. Great job buddy ol' pal!

"There ain't enough string in this here spool for the both of us."

FANTASTIC! great PU, I love it!

Excellent parts usage, I love that ponytail hair swoop!~H

All of the diferent part uses are increadible!

Wow That's so creative! Great work Paul this is awesome!

What an original idea! Great connections all over too.

Extremely creative! Would have never thought of that! I love how you used whips for the mustache. The head and gun has to be my favorite part! Great work here Paul! -Matthew-

That's a pretty interesting moostache! Hercule Poiroit might think it was a big large, but, hey what do French... oops Belgian... detectives know about cowboys anyhoo! :)

Great figure! The facial expressions are perfect! Why couldn't you ask someone for help? -LB Jr.

COOL!

If those strings were official LEGO elements... :O Awesome stuff Paul! I love your creativity.