This listing is for a HOWDY DOODY ventriloquist doll made by Ideal Toys in the 1940s. Rare, this is the smallest Howdy Doody doll made by Ideal Toys, measuring 8" tall and made of plastic with realistic clothing, sleep eyes, and moving mouth. The mouth is operated using a lever in the rear of the neck. This 85 year old Howdy Doody is mint unplayed with condition. Comes in the rare original box with tissue paper. The box in beautiful condition--bright and clean. Rare to find in this condition. Please click more collectible character toys. Thanks for looking!