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Open Door Designs makes portable puppet theatres and puppets for sale and rent. You will also find creations of several other Canadian puppet makers such as Kelly Kirkham and Alexander Mergold. The Puppet Rescue section of the store features vintage/collectible and gently-used puppets of all kinds. Check out our Newsletter for the latest information on shows, workshops and events in the store.

"Located in Toronto's Junction area Open Door Designs' retail location adds colour and whimsy to the neighbourhood"

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NOTE:
OPENING HOURS
SATURDAY, JULY 10TH: NOON - 7PM

Regular Hours

Tuesdays:
10 am - 6pm
Thursdays:
Noon - 6pm
Saturdays:
10 am - 6pm
or by appointment: 416.531.1290

Debit, VISA & MC Accepted

(note: when we are in the studio working the door is usually open. Please call to make sure.)

LOCATION
1597 Dupont Street
Toronto Ontario
M6P 3S8

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HOW TO GET HERE BY TTC

DUPONT 26 BUS
from St. George Subway Stn
Get off at Franklin Ave (NOTE: make sure you do not take the Short Turn Bus)

SYMINGTON 168 BUS
from Dundas W. Subway Station

Get off at Dupont Street and walk West two blocks

JUNCTION 40 West BUS
from Dundas W. Subway Station

Get off at Dupont Street and walk East two blocks

TTC

 


NOW IN THE WINDOW
ALEXANDER MERGOLD
Alexander's newest marionettes are only 10" tall and feature a very easy-to-use controller for a wide range of expressive movement. Each character is beautifully dressed in fine detail.

Each $80

Il Dottore
Pierrot
Tin Man
Il Arlecchino
Il Capitano
Colombina
Alexander Mergold's puppets are all one of a kind. If we don't have them in stock we can order them for you.
Alice's TWO OF SPADES (15")
$150.00

Variety of Characters
(12") $55ea

Variety of Characters
(4") $25ea

Boo!
Ghosts
$35ea

 

Hello!
Girls
$45ea

Open Door Designs now stocks KNOGGIN KNITTING puppets. Beautiful felted hand puppets made by local puppeteer Kristi Wilson
$50 & $45
$30
$35
$35
Kristi says: All of my creations are designed by me (usually on the fly without a pattern). Each one is unique and made with 100% wool. It is knitted, then felted by washing with baby detergent for sensitive skin, then either hand sewn with various notions or I needle felt features.

NEW VINTAGE PUPPETS CONSTANTLY ARRIVING
 
 
Open Door Designs is pleased to now offer a selection of vintage/second hand puppets and marionettes from around the world for sale including, Pelham, Peter Plaything and Hazelle.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE VINTAGE PAGE.
 
 
Our new selection of vintage/gently used/collectible puppets make perfect gifts for children and adults alike.
Reasonably priced from $8-$80
 
Mexican Marionettes  

 

Open Door Designs - Doorway Theatres

There are always a wide selection of limited edition doorway theatres in stock.
Doorway Animation
 
Basic: $85
Deluxe: $150
Puppet Kit (Basic Theatre & 3 puppets: $125)
OPEN DOOR PUPPETS
Hand Puppet Group
Soft & easy to manipulate, OPEN DOOR PUPPETS are designed for smaller hands and are durable and washable. They feature individually stitched faces so each one has a distinct personality. Open Door Puppets are limited editions - head colours and body fabrics vary. $15-$30 Click here to see our cone puppets.

The Cone Puppets
This magical puppet comes in a variety of characters from the Open Door puppets.
$35 & $45

GIFT CERTIFICATES
The perfect retirement, shower or birthday gift.

We can send you a certificate online, mail or pick it up at the store.

HAND PUPPETS
by
KELLY KIRKHAM

Toby
SOLD

Amy
SOLD
Carmen
$70
Paul
SOLD
Trevor
$70

FAIR TRADE PUPPETS FROM BOLIVIA

• A pouch—a knit carrying bag— with a hand-painted scene on the front
• Set includes 8 animal finger puppets that can snap into the painted scene
• Perfect for the car or other captive settings! • Appropriate for children 3 years and older
• An interactive educational resource used by professionals and parents with children 0-6

• Ideal for story telling, dramatic play, singing, language development and promoting early literacy
• For use in daycare centres, school classrooms, parenting and early years centres

$45 each
Click on images to see closeup

For More info about 3 Bags Full click on the link.

Diabolo puppets
Crazy characters from Montreal
by Steven Barkley $12-$30

A new shipment of Hilda de Lazcano's beautiful finger puppets have arrived. $2.50ea

 

Handcrafted Doorway Puppet Theatres, Portable Puppet Theatres & Puppets of all kinds for everyone