The only real difference between the two puppets, as you can see, is the color.  Charlie is a bit less white – the new Charlie is almost blinding white!

But the difference is harder to notice in Max.  Max I think held up very well over the years. 

The hardest part is breaking the new puppets in.  I brought them to the show this morning.  It was a bit uncomfortable – their mouths don’t move as fluidly, yet, and even trying to make them talk right was a bit of a challenge.  I’m sure they will work out fine, but right now it’s just new and still, a little sad.  Please send any inquiries about giving my older puppets a good home to ryanstalltales@hotmail.com.  Thanks – Big Ryan