Adam Savage Meets Barnaby Dixon's Puppets!

Adam Savage welcomes puppeteer and animator Barnaby Dixon to the cave! We're big fans of Barnaby's inventive puppet design and puppeteering style, and he shares a few of his creations and shows how he brings them to life!
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[@tested]

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[@CheeseBaller948]

Adam Savage’s Tested bet ya won’t heart dis

[@rick5078]

his puppetry and songs are so awesome!! should have some awards for his puppetry and a gold album by now.... but you know... society... priorities in all the wrong places...

[@Succubus2Angel]

I can't thank you enough for giving this talented man a leg up and proving that people (and puppets) can come in every shape and size ^__^

[@IberianCraftsman]

i bet Barnaby Dixon would like using a 3D pen to use in his puppets.

[@MostlyPennyCat]

It's funny how he'll be Dabchick off camera but Barnaby on camera. He's so British, I'm _so proud_ 😁

[@BR0K3N_P3T4LS]

You must be a big hit with the children Dabchick: *drinks alcohol*

[@KaidaCresto]

Dog: humps books

[@gullinkambi3600]

*Birth Of The Star*

[@Mylogotconfused]

You must be a big hit...Big Hit... u have a jhope pfp xD

[@komiikoe4571]

😂

[@komiikoe4571]

a german potato are you an army?

[@cow_furby]

Adam: * stumbles over words in amazment * Puppet: * scratches eye * Adam: " *WaAAaA!!!* "

[@PazoraArts]

Get up, come on get down with the sickness

[@chaster_mief]

@@PazoraArts nice

[@chaster_mief]

I came back to this comment and forgot how amazing jill-O's pfp is

[@dhoomjma9607]

jill-O jell-O WAAAA!!!

[@microwavesentry]

* inhale * *WaaAAaAAAaaA@@AaaaaA*

[@twennysebben]

I love how Adam pointed out that once you put personality into a puppet you forget about the puppeteer, seemingly forgetting that he subconsciously did it himself earlier in the video when he couldn't help himself and said hello to the bug.

[@ello-olle]

Christopher Rampant 7:28 :-)

[@haileylorentz6465]

Aw..

[@rivahoukes1554]

It's kinda like the puppet randy felt face, it's basically a puppet controlled by a comedian. The first minute your watching a puppet and the second minuted your watching randy. A good puppeteer will make you forget the puppet

[@rivahoukes1554]

@Abigail Sanchez puppetry is amazing

[@randomraavi]

Exactly! I was going to say that once he starts its so easy to forget its even a puppet.

[@justintime112]

Them: *talking* The puppet in the background: "👁👄👁"

[@MidnighttArtz]

Same

[@TheOfAnd]

where are your speed paints

[@idgaf5372]

2:58

[@supraluvrsav]

3rd wheel be like:

[@supraluvrsav]

3rd wheel be like:

[@bombygriz]

I accept the canon that Dabchick can only ‘peep’ at other people and his voice is 100% in Barnaby’s head 😂

[@puppysnail]

The voice is 100% in Dabchick's little tiny bird brain. #DabchickShouldHaveARealVoice

[@erichdoud8471]

No sir, I don't like it!

[@mandiecarson1949]

Channel? Why go to it. Lol

[@cyanyde4950]

I support this made up theory that nobody else can actually hear dabchick being the sassy bird he is XD

[@AMPdotcom]

Only Barnaby hears Dabchick

[@catlamp9894]

I am fully convinced that Barnaby Dixon's puppets are actually Toy Story-esque living creatures, and they can only move when attached to his hands

[@SCP_Nerd]

Cat Lamp yes

[@yeetymcyeet4760]

Cat Lamp They share a life essence, the puppets require a “host” to become animate.

[@dr.inkwell1070]

This guy just went from an adorable and admirable young chap to a very dark villain.

[@Hangman-yq5uh]

@@yeetymcyeet4760 like in "Nine"?

[@stagdragon3978]

You should see dabchick gets surgery.

[@rachelg9873]

I love how he doesn't break character with the puppet as he's talking. It's a testament to his love and dedication of the craft and his creations.

[@KaylonR]

yeah

[@Marnige]

Exactly, it's like second nature... Its weird because if i were talking to someone whos playing with a puppet, i would assume they're not even listening to me becaude they're too concentrated on giving personality to the puppet. But here he's doing it like the puppet has a mind on its own, and even formulates answers like the puppet and him are 2 different beings

[@elizabethalvarado8698]

Jim Henson was similar, especially when performing Kermit.

[@thexbigxgreen]

It's definitely a feat to be able to divide your attention like that and perform two different tasks

[@duif2101]

When he was showing dabchick i was really hoping he would do the voice too

[@zachskeens8183]

Same

[@kolskullkid140]

I was just imagining his voice the whole time he was on lol

[@kennethwilliams6916]

Yep! Buuuut I am pretty sure he was possibly a tad nervous.

[@kennethwilliams6916]

@@kolskullkid140 same. Strange how that is even possible!

[@CliffLewis28]

Me too! Dab Chick is fantastic. His vlog adventures are hilariously funny.

[@MrDougywougy]

You know you've made it when Adam Savage is fangirling over you

[@raviolimacaroni7941]

@@nebing7708 shut up, he doesn't care about your life.

[@niko-oy1cq]

@@nebing7708 how pathetic that you need to brag here in this comment section

[@nebing7708]

@Crystal Puffs @legiti mate lol you guys probbally only make $10 a year peasents

[@raviolimacaroni7941]

@@nebing7708 just because you're a bully, doesn't mean you own the world dipshit.

[@niko-oy1cq]

@@nebing7708 lmao so not true

[@rubscratch98]

"You must be a real hit with children, they must be going nuts" - goes completely nuts himself..😂

[@marleycameron531]

He's definitely a kid at heart!

[@naiknaik8812]

@@marleycameron531 aren't we all manchildren in heart?

[@cintiadegp2]

That was so wholesome

[@biggay7344]

Adam: *says something deep and meaningful* Barnaby: S-sure-

[@aficionadoavacado559]

Imagine meeting you’re favorite childhood tv show star and they suddenly tell you they love you so much

[@Cron0s91]

It's the equivalent of "A-arigato Savaju Sempai :$"

[@5spec]

@@aficionadoavacado559 *"Wait a minute-"*

[@CRXCX]

@@aficionadoavacado559 and then you wake up

[@alex-white4669]

@@5spec wHo aRe yOu

[@PoohhNani]

15:50 when that thing starts licking itself and stretches and stuff, its so wholesome. Idk, it just gives me a very wholesome feeling lol

[@trickytreyperfected1482]

It just... I don't know how to describe it. It just makes me feel happy.

[@liljill6500]

Me too, it’s just so cute and wonderful

[@christophero1496]

0:27 Adam: strangles puppet Puppet: h-e-l-p m-e

[@ErikGames_XL]

XD

[@serinawong3019]

the video was only a couple of seconds long and i'm already wheezing and fucking laughing my ass off

[@Sasquatch6987]

Damnit, beat me to it... Four months ago...

[@furry_trash4542]

👁👄👁

[@user-ic4rk6hy5m]

Exactly what i thought lol

[@BriarPatchNyra]

Adam's little 'helloooo' when the bug waves at him was too cute, it's nice to see so much fun!

[@pastel_guts81]

the way adam interrupts himself to say "hellooo~" to the puppet like it's alive really had me like 🥺

[@arithea389]

I could feel Barnaby silently panicking over how Adam is handling his puppets.

[@Seren_Moth]

yeah lmao

[@PilotPhteven]

So interesting to see that when he puts the bits and bobs on his hands it's just plastic parts. and as soon as he moves it into the "animal-pose" the puppet just instantly springs to life becomes an animal and is recognisable as an animal. Amazing work

[@augustpriest6945]

Give yourself a gift and go watch some of the dab chick videos, hes also a hilarious comedian and talented singer

[@nazbelem8845]

He has a youtube channel

[@myar4931]

The way he disassembled the bug puppet so suddenly, just tearing the top half from the bottom, the puppet instantly losing all personality, going limp and lifeless, it was off-putting.

[@joshuawilloughby2696]

Imagine stepping into a closet where Muppets like Kermit are stored. Characters always full of life and energy laying dead, or hanging like skins laid out to dry. people who have seen the Muppets puppets not being used have always described it as creepy and off putting because your brain makes them a person, gives them life when they never had any and you don't think twice about this cloth person not being a living creature, same with his hand puppets. Dabchick laying out on the table is a bit creepy when I'm used to seeing him in videos emoting and moving

[@wanderingharlow6305]

@@joshuawilloughby2696 Good lord, man.

[@stevensmaccircles273]

@@joshuawilloughby2696 w.t.f

[@stepanfedun9122]

@@joshuawilloughby2696 Say someone filled a Kermit puppet with fake blood

[@hankyboy42594]

You do realize it’s a puppet right?

[@YojinYojin]

Stand master: Barnaby Dixon Stand name: Master of Puppets

[@Chavelilol]

Is that a jojo refrence!

[@Nightmare-ux4eb]

I was just thinking about writing this comment... Jojo Mettalica crossover 😍😍😍

[@ev-0163]

Sticky fingazzzzz

[@GAn1ms]

Y e s

[@eggwet8767]

Horey sheet

[@arithea389]

Adorable Puppet Moments: 7:27 - h-HELLO 8:00 - bug puppets adorable dance 9:40 - bug puppet scratches eye 15:45 - hedgehog puppets adorable movements 16:32 - hand tackles hedgehog puppet 19:49 - dabchick comes to life 20:01 - dabchick shoves his head into a hole 20:07 - squaking at adam and rubbing on barnaby (?) 20:23 - dabchicks happy dance 20:39 - return of the hole 20:59 - SQUAK 21:38 - dabchick being cute

[@julienrooknizan5711]

It's an Aadvark, not a hedgehog

[@0utiaw217]

I thought it was a armadillo but i learned its a aardvark

[@arithea389]

@@julienrooknizan5711 haha ik

[@julienrooknizan5711]

@@arithea389 oh then...my bad.

[@Lomky]

Seeing dabchick laying out on the table is uncomfortable and distressing.

[@fabsel6268]

Dabchick just takes a nap, my friend l.

[@ophigreen2096]

It's slightly five nights at freddy's-ish. Just the sort of disassembled lifelike animatronic aspect.

[@marmarful1992]

What bothered me more than that is he picked up only half of Dabchick

[@StudioHannah]

Our poor baby.

[@devium]

Something about dabchick not having his voice is weird. And hearing/seeing Barnaby himself is strange to me haha

[@FrosnPls]

Dabchick must've been absolutely starstruck to be so unusually quiet, haha... I imagine he wouldn't stop talking about it on the way home tho 😂

[@carlos_adventures9018]

What a trip that’ll be

[@TimeToCrash88]

I imagine it's more likely that they couldn't afford his "speaking roll" fee so had to settle for the cheaper "smile and wave" package :P

[@pinkdogroslyn8832]

There’d probably be a remixed Disney song in the background of a montage as well. Good times...

[@stagdragon3978]

Both star struck and in fear after seeing Adam's own puppet screaming silently for eternity in the back.

[@pencrows]

0:27 Adam chokes his doppelganger to reign supreme.

[@Liusila]

Dabchick must have been on the “good” downers on the day to stay so quiet and complacent. Maybe he was just slightly overwhelmed. Nah, he was on something strong.

[@stagdragon3978]

Either that or he was holding still in fear after watching adom savage strangle his doppelganger.

[@sparetime2475]

Well Adam does have many chemicals so who knows what he found

[@keeleymcmanmon]

Maybe he was just sleepy lol

[@harleydakotanaval4781]

Puppet addam: *strangles self as adam takes his hands out* -end me- Adam: *grinning*

[@ryanschneider115]

Nathaniel-Andrew Daniel Naval There can be only one!

[@duskthewolf3250]

-is it ok i like laughed wierdly it this comment?-

[@rowanp8740]

Puppet adam stoned out of his puppet mind the whole video in the background.

[@MadGameBoy]

'Woah... do you guys see that big guy there, he looks like me.... Woooah'

[@yellowgoblin8934]

he just had a hand up his ass so...

[@masonsundstad9464]

Imagine stop-motion A Bug’s Life but with this guy’s puppeteering skills

[@yokelabductee]

so stoked to see Barnaby featured in Dark crystal: age of resistance doing the Gelfling puppet show

[@wingedfish1175]

Does he actually? cause I might have to watch the show if that's true

[@aprinceofearthsea4875]

@@wingedfish1175 You should definitely watch it regardless, because it's a fantastic series and loyal to the original movie.

[@Artcore103]

yes it was incredible, much better than the movie in fact.

[@buhbo3250]

I thought you were just making a super specific joke but no

[@feralmagick7177]

I had ni idea barnaby was going to be in the episode, so it was extremely delighting to see his puppeteering just being a loyal dark crystal fan and IMMEDIATELY recognizing his talent!

[@TheCucuyo9779]

I like how he uses the puppets as a replacement for natural gesticulating during speech. Instead of "talking with his hands" he talks with his puppets.

[@chokalocpurple9243]

Yes this is ultimate social interaction without too much social interaction

[@z-beeblebrox]

And then later in the video, super casual, "Oh btw I could hook you up with Rick Baker if you're thinking about armature extensions" MAKE THIS HAPPEN

[@deltasparklesix3941]

**engineering Intensifies**

[@woopster-9738]

No uploads in 9 years

[@tylerblack3962]

I love how as soon as Barnaby puts on he different puppets you can see their individual personalities and movement quirks! As an animator i know how hard this is, so to do it almost unconsciously and keeping it up even while on a different subject is just amazing.

[@catlamp9894]

Give this man enough time and resources and he could build an actual mech suit that functions purely through mechanical means without any electrical charge

[@elecstorm3701]

Mecha gloves seem more likely.

[@zachjollimore4339]

@@Valkonnen Very similar concept, just vastly different scale.

[@sacaret]

How did you comment while on my shelf?

[@surya_0x0]

Isn't that basically clothes but with thicker parts.

[@FischerFilmStudio]

Look up certain cosplayers. Some people actually have built mechanical Hulkbuster suits.

[@casperunnerup]

As soon as he moves the puppets his hands just seem to disappear. This is amazing

[@lizamaj]

So the crazy thing about Barnaby is how young he is, and how intelligent, ingenious, and innovative he is, at such a young age! If you watch his videos, it's striking how well the editing is done; the original music that he makes himself, etc. He literally does it all, and I'm just tickled at the idea that he's legitimately just getting started! Watching these two talk to each other makes me think that Barnaby is a young Adam Savage in the making. I hope you feature him more!

[@amethystkid_a879]

In his 20s now

[@MostlyPennyCat]

Er, I guess. Intelligence isn't a function of age though, is it?

[@_beh]

James Neave that is true , but being older gives you more time for experience.

[@icedice6393]

With a name like Barnaby you better be smart

[@Qapital_J]

F We Dr. Barnaby locked himself in dead rising

[@Mate397]

His puppets are a work of art and moves them so fluently.

[@sweettea3390]

The Adam puppet looks like it's screaming in the background

[@reybeck8952]

FairClaw e t e r n a l s c r e e c h

[@phoenixthegrandanomaly236]

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@pixeltreason2968]

*_EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE_*

[@thepastelpineapple7972]

Or like he just busted a fat nut?

[@FischerFilmStudio]

I have no mouth and I must scream.

[@mizigoth7864]

Watching Adam's true joy at watching a young person who loves his art is heart warming. Well done Tested this was a great video.

[@Upmacher]

Mizigoth Paladin upsolutly!

[@kimmerykim4708]

Why is your profile pic richard hammond

[@edwardtiangco1445]

Hammoooooond!

[@thechumpsbeendumped.7797]

Tem Boi /TB maybe he likes hamsters?

[@marshmallowbat]

It makes me SO happy to see Barnaby Dixon get the attention and acknowledgment he deserves. He has such a unique set of talents and developed skills. I genuinely think he'll be the next Jim Henson with the correct connections, and Adam seems like a perfect friend in that pursuit.

[@feralmagick7177]

The Dark Crystal tv series, he gets a part in an episode doing a puppet show for the gelflings. It was awesome. You best believe is has been 100% recognised by the greats and is currently doing things with them.

[@plkrtn]

@@feralmagick7177 I was just going to say the same thing. The masters have spotted him. He's got great things in his future, he's a real talent.

[@mikemcdonald2755]

I totally agree! He has developed a fairly new puppeting method! He has an incredible talent that should be shared with the whole world! I can just imagine how he lights up and inspires children's imaginations! God bless you all

[@TimmyScottnoise]

I love how Adam genuinely fan-boys over each puppet and is genuinely intrigued by every part from the puppet itself to the puppeteering.

[@jra5624]

Seeing Adam’s amazement is pretty neat. You can tell he is genuinely amazed by the technology here.

[@mr.autisthicc2778]

Dab chick is so iconic from Barnaby Dixon’s Dabchick series that when I see him laying motionless there it's really weird. XD

[@TheBigburcie]

I think my favorite part of this channel is Adam geeking out over things like a 12 year old. Just because you grow older, you dont have to completely grow up.

[@roadwolf2]

You don’t stop playing because you grow old. You grow old because you stop playing

[@ryang2573]

He's a man who really, truly loves his work in all its many facets.

[@hamanotaiki3591]

Remember, growing old is mandatory, growing up is optional.

[@SS_DT]

I come back to this video so often. It’s such a ray of sunshine! Barnaby is so talented and humble, and Adam is so enthusiastic and eager to learn. They seem like such natural friends.

[@jaskierdraven9191]

I love the bug so much I cant even put it into words. It's so damn adorable. Imagine if he made a scorpion like one.

[@ghidorahs1fan209]

My 7year old daughter absolutely loves dabchick she is absolutely obsessed with him as am I. My daughter also has ADHD and dabchick is one of the best things I have found that calms her down and she will just sit on the computer for hrs watching all the dabchick episodes and never gets bored with them. It's actually helped me a lot to start calming her down for bedtime.

[@1978garfield]

Might not show her this. At 7 I knew Kermit was a puppet but I don't know that I would have wanted to see his guts and ping pong eyeballs rolling around on a table.

[@TheChilternChronicles]

1978garfield what?!?!?

[@Alpha0727]

1978garfield Just because you know that it is a puppet does not diminish the entertainment value. If the puppet and puppeteer are good enough, then they can make you forget that you are having a conversation (or argument) with an inanimate object.

[@lexgite]

Dabchick wasn't meant to be kid friendly but whatever makes her calm I guess..

[@pinkdogroslyn8832]

I have ADHD as well and I do the exact same thing. It’s funny how a hyperactive puppet moving around doing lively things chills a person down. It’s like a life hack, like a... person hack.

[@hardtobearit]

Dabchick is more than a chirping bird. He's a bard of feathered porportions

[@ashtoxart]

Must say that IT IS ADORABLE seeing adam geek out over Dixon. ❤

[@Super-Saiyan-Banana]

I love the fact that Adam has this inner child in himself, like 90% of his personality is that child trapped inside the physicality of a full grown man.

[@Just_Zionite]

Glad to see Barnaby getting recognize by someone big like adam

[@2nd3rd1st]

Easy now, Adam is still slim for a man of his age

[@Just_Zionite]

@@2nd3rd1st you see how thicc puppet Adam was. He Bigg. lol

[@Rob_65]

Adam is right - as soon as Barnaby puts on the puppet it's hard to look beyond the puppet and see the (hand of the) puppeteer. Love how the puppets move - this is art, magic and craftsmanship combined. Thanks for showing us this!

[@generalkitten2100]

i never realized that dapchick's head and wings were operated by the thumb

[@Arm-el2xl]

It's very similar to how people treat animated characters as if they're real, you just forget that they're just drawings.

[@Rose-fs8xo]

This video opened my eyes to the actual amount of detail that goes into these teenie puppets, amazing 😯

[@necromancer0616]

I think it would be cool to make a baby dragon with the same "aardvark" base with an even longer swinging tail and baby-like wings showing they are too small to fly yet. Then just mass produce them and sell them to Renascence fairs around the world and toy companies and your good to go. People LOVE dragons so I figure it would be a good start.

[@JohnDoe-zq1ho]

uhhhh hate to disappoint you bud, but nobody "loves" dragons, half as much as you believe. That's just for weird DeviantArt freaks, Bronies, and Furries, coincidentally all of these have a crossover with BadDragon customers. Most of the world doesn't even think about dragons lmao.

[@raridino600]

John Doe shut up, why do you think so many people still know what dragons are

[@JohnDoe-zq1ho]

RARI dino LMAO WHAT?! Everybody knows what witches and wizards are too dumbfuck. Your pfp and name explains a lot about your asinine reply. You dragonfucking deviantart losers need to chill.

[@spleens4200]

John Doe also go get laid, you’re getting emotional over fictional creatures as if you speak for the entire human race

[@JohnDoe-zq1ho]

@@spleens4200 But I do get laid, fairly often. I'm not emotional just because I use mean words :( sowwi guys I'll only say positive things no matter how stupid somebody else is pls forgie me

[@3lven]

I like Barnaby. Barnaby is a cool dude

[@fatandlanky]

So nice at the same time too

[@hellionfi]

Barnaby who? :)

[@reinarudojunichirou1609]

Barney?

[@pandaperson90]

1K LIKES!

[@creaturehunter979]

Dont we all tho?

[@MollyKillers]

Dabchick was so well behaved here! 😂😂😂

[@maryudomah4387]

That’s because he’s not drunk or eating mushrooms.

[@swirlygecko5691]

Mary Udomah yeah trust me i watched that video

[@leconglomeratscrevesoffici850]

Molly Williams he was sober that's why

[@gumbootnet]

I just watched Barnaby's puppet work in The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. I recognised his style as the puppet show Gelfling within a puppet show in Episode 7.

[@nomdeplume2213]

Adam is awesome. Offering his studio to him is precious. Im so glad the two of them met. Pay attention folks, i swear this kid will be a modern Walt Disney, but better and with a different medium.

[@eliseheartless4636]

When I was a child I always pretend my hands were some kind of creatures/animals. And now when I see that man making beautiful creatures and moves them like they‘re real makes me remember my childhood, I wish I could make those puppets :3

[@Hug0Pro]

You can! Never sell urself short or say u cant do it. We will be waiting for you!

[@orhio609]

Hug0Pro wait didnt he said he tried to make it not like others? like i wouldnt try to make something to get ashamed if he tells me i copied qwq

[@Hug0Pro]

@@orhio609 copying is the ultimate form of idolizing. 99.9% of things are copies with a personal change or betterment to it. With time they stack up and make the modern things we have today.

[@raaston9761]

@@Hug0Pro agreed

[@KiranFane]

Bruhv I used to do that too

[@danielwillits2173]

I’m so glad people like this exist. Intelligence and creativity in equal measure, not to mention a thoroughly coherent and humble sounding young man. Bravo Barnaby

[@leeboonkang2]

Daniel Willits not to mentioned hardworking and perseverance. Just looking at the puppets you can see the time it takes to trial and error in making them and then learning them.

[@k.w.1459]

Makers are one of the most supportive, inquisitive and interested in other makers. I don’t find a lot of competition which is so refreshing. Adam is always so energized by watching and discovering other makers.

[@DYNAKNIGHTS]

Barnaby: **Exists** Adam: *WHAAA!?*

[@Locahaskatexu]

What strikes me is how beautifully organic the motions of the puppet are, it seems to almost flow between the movements! While that is due to the research Barnaby Dixon put into his work certainly, it's still so very striking and beautiful to see it in action.

[@slushosaur]

I love how adorable Adam became in this. Speaking of the kids loosing sight of the puppeteer I think he lost it himself! Becoming totally enthralled by the dynamism and organic look of the figures not to mention Barnaby's amazing performace skills! It was a beautiful thing to watch and so informative.

[@ariochiv]

Adam's enthusiasm is one of his more endearing traits, though I think he may just have reached a new peak of "gobsmacked" here. :D

[@brianworden7022]

Adam is pretty much just a big kid at heart.

[@mrb2917]

I too am euphoric in this moment, good sir. I tip my fedora to a like minded gentlesir! Good day m'commenter!!!

[@canttrusteveryone2632]

Title: ‘Adam fawning over puppets’

[@jsmgaming1062]

I love how when he puts on dabchik its like he just pops alive

[@misslux2568]

I am so so happy seeing Barnaby being noticed. Incredible creator. His work has amazed me for probably about 2 years now. He completely brings his work to life, i am forever lost in his characters. So so much love for his work!

[@Anipixelz]

@@horizonfan what? Why say this? Just unbelievably awkward lol

[@BoterBug]

I see Dabchick was on his best behavior... unless we get a vlog from him soon!

[@Usual_User]

666 like)

[@Lady8D]

My favorite moment: Aardvark licking itself! That made me laugh really hard!!!

[@Corqii]

Adam: “you’re and animator.” Barnaby: “sure...” *looks away*

[@Corqii]

thought i recognized this video haha

[@shaneintegra]

Why do English people always seem so damn professional and quick to answers. Really makes me wish I grew up over there lol

[@Kookie-zv4bu]

I think they must've gone over the questions beforehand? Or maybe Barnaby just practiced the question he was sure would be asked. Either way, this might've been scripted to SOME extent. Don't lose faith! No matter where you come from, if you practice enough, your speaking skills will improve, no doubt!

[@miunya]

There's smart people in every race. There's plenty of idiots too.

[@shaneintegra]

@@miunya Yeah true, I've been watching the UK Discovery ID channel and holy crap there's some bad apples

[@leekleek1]

He’s been interviewed a bunch & makes all these puppets himself, so I’m sure he talks about this every day.

[@rpm2004]

You're seeing interviews with the smart and successful ones who were good enough at what they do and smart enough to achieve a certain level of recognition for their talent and work. I'm sure if you saw interviews with soccer hooligans, Geordies (sp?) who act like they're on "jersey shore",, lower class cockney workmen...et cetera than you wouldn't feel the same way.

[@oswaldhomolka]

21:54 *Slaps top of table * this boy can fit so much dust in it

[@jotunnhime]

I stoped the video at exactly 21:54 and then scrolled down and saw your comment

[@oswaldhomolka]

@@jotunnhime awsome

[@AG.Floats]

Can* much*

[@shensongyunzhang6581]

*slaps table* 27 STAB WOUNDS

[@oswaldhomolka]

@@shensongyunzhang6581 AHAHAHAAAA

[@azericthetraveller6355]

The amount of life that he puts into these puppets is amazing. Something that particularly stuck out to me was at 15:58 it sits down in his hand, and then stretches, and the whole puppet shudders a little bit with the stretch, which is such a nice detail and makes it all the more believable.

[@haze5538]

“Avengers will be the most ambitious crossover ever.” Me, an intellectual:

[@KiranFane]

Which movie are u talking about? Or were u talking about*

[@jouk91]

Adam choking puppet version of himself at 0:26

[@2small4theMall]

Kinky

[@Jordan_C_Wilde]

There can only be one

[@evanforst7272]

Colourised: 1963

[@camnationm8]

Jordan C. Wilde hahahahaha

[@sjames5027]

He didn't show us what he used the mouth for later

[@frame9964]

The way he moves his hands makes the puppets look so life-like and smooth, like I'm watching a Disney Animation in real life, I wish to do puppeteering in the future! You really inspired me :D

[@StarSailor1343]

Watching Adam get so excited about the puppets gives me life

[@adc4251]

That body double for Adam at the beginning was super realistic!

[@theotherVLF]

I was waiting for Dabchick to come to life and start yelling at Adam. "What are you looking at?"

[@Nirawen]

I've watched a bit of Dabchick before but still found myself smiling uncontrollably like a child in awe whenever the puppets were on display, what an utter joy to watch. Not to mention Barnaby himself is such an interesting, skillful & pleasant person, hope we get to share in Adam gushing over his work again in the future.

[@williamsmith6921]

His musical talents are amazing when mixed with his puppets

[@druciakijegozaoga484]

Soooo amaizing! For me as a puppeteer it's a big honor meet people like Barnaby. Let the world meet the magical power of puppetry art.

[@alexisgrunden1556]

The fluidity of movement in those puppets is just so organic; it's incredible. And the teeny bug-mantis dude is friggin' ADORABLE!!

[@dannya951]

Man, even taking into account the fact that I could see Barnaby and his hands, the puppets' movements were so convincing. It was a blast to watch this.

[@andromydous]

The most amazing thing about puppeteers and ventriloquists is, if they're good, the puppets take on such a life of it's own that you no longer see them as puppets. Almost like the puppeteer has a split personality and the secondary personality exists in the puppet rather than through the puppet.

[@squigg7107]

0:25 I love how he accidentally made the puppet strangle itself as he was taking it off

[@Lulab3ll3]

I literally binged watched Barnaby’s whole channel! Loved every minute of it! I can’t wait for this kid to just blow up!!! Not only are his puppets and videos amazing his music and voice are A1! Jack of all trades rights here!!!

[@TroubleQuakers]

The perfect collab doesn’t exis...

[@galaxyjw9962]

Them: hold my beer!

[@toils8722]

Your deeeeaaad wwrrrroooogn

[@HappyCynic]

@@toils8722 And you missed the joke.

[@lucky7even622]

Must not have made it to the joke yet, but Sean Evans and Theo Vonn come to mind of the HotOnes episode. 😀

[@delecti]

That's incredible. The bird was so lifelike that Adam couldn't help but talk to it like it were a real bird. Even seeing all the visible mechanics of it, I can still barely convince my brain it's not alive.

[@golfshores97]

Then he might as well be alive, lol

[@Nell-r0se]

excuse me.... his name is dabchick

[@Rayzor714]

I've never seen, or heard of this guy! It's a wonderful thing you do Adam, helping showcase young talented people so we can enjoy there gift, Thank you Adam and everyone at AST.

[@stijnvth]

Barnaby's creations are gorgeous ... but the man's voice is awesome too :-)

[@ashlynjames3864]

Lol I love watching Adam act like a kid in a candy store because it shows he is genuine. Which is what I love so many people are fake but this is real. Good work guys.

[@FLUXXEUS]

slap on a Green screen and suit and bam a new form of movies are born 👌

[@lagerku.3137]

I'm hopeful that we get these puppetry in movies. I'd would be so refreshing to see puppetry used in movies again.

[@ladaiyan5543]

FLUXXEUS something with an isle of dogs-muppets theme would be amazing :0

[@AndrewSternkern]

Barnaby is one of my favorite people on this globe. So much enthusiasm, perseverance and energy. He can transform these tiny inanimate objects into living beings with personalities, traits.. this is what magic feels like.

[@Grizzy_-zo3xb]

This art form is truly beautiful

[@werewolfhormones]

16:00 I love how Barnaby makes them so.. Bubbly and cute and gosh this man is magical xD

[@itsajackaldotcom]

jim henson, if he was still alive, would of loved mr.dixon

[@FaolanHart]

Been watching his content for a about a year or so now. He's incredibly talented for someone so young. I can see him going very far with this & becoming one of the all-time greats.

[@parro1210]

i just want to draw some attention to the skill this guy has. Even at 20:00 where the bird sticks his head in the hole is probably very diffifult. He has to know exactly how the puppet reacts to his movements in order to stick a head in a hole. Amazing

[@Steph_Manzuris]

Now we know why Dabchick needed a shave. Gotta be presentable,

[@beetooex]

It's so like him to pretend to be mute. He always takes the piss.

[@l.lawliet2355]

true

[@natalieschafferytexegamer90]

Stephen Yosick lol

[@Buy-n-large]

Oh, shut up.

[@ecMonify]

the dino-puppet is definitely my favourite. if you haven't seen it you should really head over to barnaby's channel and watch it! :)

[@skimbi]

Yeah the dino is really cute.

[@josephdolman]

I like the tiki tribal guy he's my favourite

[@Akira.0.]

@@josephdolman i think his name is mula

[@steveanderson6180]

It's no surprise that he was recruited for work on the Dark Crystal series. BRILLIANT!