The Dollywood Times

Choosing a mannequin that is suitable for your needs is based upon a selection of influencing factors, namely type, condition and budget. As there are so many kinds of mannequins available – it is worth some kind of definition for each type.

1. Type
There are a variety of mannequins available that are suitable for a number of different uses. Here we try to list them all and suggest a selection of scenarios that they would be suitable for.

Vintage Wooden Busts
A half body mannequin on a delightful wooden pole and tripod stand complete with a wooden neck top. Suitable and popular with wedding dresses, ball gowns and evening wear – it can also display a casual wear suit in a very traditional way. The style is based upon an antique French design.

Budget Metal Bust
A half body mannequin with a modern chrome metal pole, stand and metal neck cap. Suitable for dresses, exhibition use and where budgets are limited. Both busts are headless and armless, offering a timeless option that has longeviety.

Torso on Metal Stand
A body form with derriere and tops of arms that is very much suited to lingerie display. A modern headless mannequin that is suited to instore, photographic studio and exhibition use.

Patina V Torso on Stand
A body form with derriere and whole arms – again suitable for lingerie. This particular collection has an artistic value and is not out of place within a museum environment. Currently our collection only includes female models.

Ghost Mannequin
The first in our expanding range of tools for photographers includes this transparent female torso that has the neck area removed so that clothing can be photographed and then easily photoshopped to provide a professional image of the garment only. This is an essential addition to any photographers toolbox.

Headless Mannequins
This style of mannequin is truly timeless and will provide a modern look for past, present and future use. This is an extension of a mannequin bust and features a full lifesize body with arms, hands and legs.

Faceless Mannequins
Very popular owing to their non-objective, almost space age feel. We are delighted to have in our collection 40 forms from the Ralph Pucci ‘Manikin’ collection in a stone finish. These are perfect for museums, galleries and are popular with fashion designers. A cheaper option is our range of faceless males and females in both straight and posed positions in a selection of finishes including gloss white, gloss black and an exciting granite silver.

Realistic Mannequins
This range includes both top end and budget ranges of mannequins designed to look like real people. They attract second glances and can be grouped together to form exciting, pavement stopping windows. They have a theatrical feel about them and have been used to great effect in music videos and television productions. Available in a range of poses, these are full bodied mannequins although one can use just the torso’s and arms sitting on a chair to show a large group of people sitting down for dinner. The possibilites are endless and we have both new and used selections of these.

Sporty Mannequins
A fantastic range of sports mannequins that come in an all white or realistic finish. This range really does speak for itself.

Recycled Mannequins
We are slowly introducing an old range of mannequins that have been well used and loved back to a beautiful finish.

Designer Mannequins
We have a range of mannequins from Ralph Pucci International and we are very proud of them.

Another point worth noting is to understand what quality you will need. Tell us what you are using the mannequin for and we can match it to a particular type and quality from our collections.

New is defined as new out of the box.
Used mannequins are ones that have been used but are still in great condition. Careful handling of mannequins will prolong its life.
Good mannequins are OK but perhaps have some marks on. These are suitable for stage and television productions.
Casualty mannequins are probably suited to music festivals and paint balling!