Because of the high cost of mannequins, (realistic mannequins can be as expensive as US$2000), some doomsdaysayers are predicting that they will be out of the retail stores soon. Yes, it is true, there are fewer and fewer stores who use realistic mannequins. But, there are specialty and high end stores which will continue to use them because mannequins are the perfect plastic salespeople who can sell merchandise by just being there. Here are some companies which manufacture mannequins - realistic, abstract, sculpted heads, forms and torsos.
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PATINA-V City of Industry, California The company's new Fusion collection, inspired by a young, ethnically diverse generation, features 11 women's bodies and five new male bodies, as well as eight new faces. (818-961-2471; fax:818-333-6547) ADEL ROOTSTEIN DISPLAY MANNEQUINS New York City The "Images" collection features six poses from international models including Serena from Sri Lanka, Sile from Ireland, Jan-Marie from Canada and Stephanie from England. (212-645-2020; fax:212-929-0342) GOLDSMITH Long Island, NY "Swirl" is a highly stylized collection of five mannequins featuring one-piece arm and hand construction and a flat sculpted shoe on an oval base. (718-937-8476 fax:718-937-4525)

CUSTOM CREATIONS INC. Hoboken, NJ Lifesize posed mannequins are lightweight and can be created with a variety of finishes- from soft to hard plastic urethane. Any pose, any character and expression can be achieved. (201-792-7979; fax:201-792-7979; email customcreations@decanet.com internet www.customcreations.com BERNSTEIN DISPLAY Astoria, NY Offers figure range of all ages of children, males, females, large sizes. Materials used are fiberglass, foam and papier mache. Wigs are standard and custom. Color and finishes are both standard and custom. (718-545-7311;fax:718-956-1443) SILVISTRI CALIFORNIA Los Angeles, California Offers all figure range of men's, men's special sizes, women's, women's petite, special sizes, children from 1 1/2 years to 15 years. Materials used are fiberglass, polyurethane foam; Construction: hand made; Colors/finishes:various - upholstery, custom finishes, hand painting.

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