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GENERATION II CONTROLS
Introduced in February 2002, Gen ll Controls have been very enthusiastically received and replace the previous standard control system. Like our trigger controls, this system is very smooth, quiet, and comfortable to operate.  Gen II controls use a more traditional  approach to lever placement. Facial Animations are operated by brass levers which ride in precision slots machined into the control post. Stainless steel rods are used within the post and connect to the mechanisms further up inside the head.  To control the figures eyes, for example, the bottom middle lever (see photo right) would be moved from side to side, when released  the eyes return to center position automatically!  All other mechanical effects are activated by pulling down (or in some cases pushing up*) on the control levers. 

Each mechanism is carefully tensioned for proper feel and responsiveness and then padded to eliminate unwanted noise.

*Wide-Eyed Option and Lowering Eyebrow  Effects are controlled by pushing the levers upwards.  Pulling the levers down will have opposite effects respectively.  The lever that pushes up to open the eyelids wide will also close the lids if pulled down.  Likewise, the lever pushed up to lower the eyebrows will also raise them if pulled down.  Levers are sprung to return the facial features to their neutral "set" position when released.

**Wide-Eyed Option can only be ordered in addition to Closing Eyelids.  Lowering Eyebrows can only be ordered in addition to Raising Eyebrows.

TRIGGER CONTROL SYSTEM
This exclusive and patented system is available on all Selberg figures and there is nothing like it anywhere!   It features direct-link triggers that rest comfortably beneath your fingertips and is especially useful for manipulating several animations simultaneously.  The system has been likened by many to playing a musical instrument.  Each trigger is linked to advanced, hand built and fabricated precision mechanisms for smooth, quiet operation. No strings whatsoever are used. There is no reach to control any of the facial animations, because each trigger rests naturally where your fingers fall as you grasp the control post. 

Mouth action for both our Gen ll and Trigger Systems is controlled with the thumb.  Although this is the recommended method preferred by most, the mouth can also be built for index finger control with the Gen ll System if requested. Please inquire for more details.


   

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Clarkston, MI 48347

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