This beautiful ventriloquist doll comes from Living Puppets in Germany. His name is Ernie, and if you think he seems familiar, then maybe it's because you've seen him in the legendary German children's program Sesamstrasse.

Ernie is 65 cm. tall and with striped blouse, cowboy bushes and red trainers. He's funny and easy to make live - and will excite any children's audience - even if they do not know him from TV.

With one hand you move his mouth and head, and with the other you can move his one arm and hand, and both gesture and pick things up. It works whether you are right- or left-handed. Really good quality.

In the video below you will find some ideas on how to get the most out of your new friend.