Little Daisy and the Maestro

**Little Daisy and the Maestro** is an animatronic sold by *Spirit Halloween* for the 2020 Halloween season. It resembles a grinning marionettist, the Maestro, wearing a black dress shirt and a red velvet bow tie under a black cloak who holds two wooden control bar cross sections with strings attached to the arms of a marionette, Little Daisy, a young girl in a blue blouse. Upon activation, the Maestro's arms move up and down, the strings pull Little Daisy's arms to move as well. The Maestro's eyes light-up yellow, as does each control bar in a white-blue color. The Maestro speaks one of three eerie phrases in a deep voice as his mouth moves. In the second phrase, Daisy's crying can be heard, alluding to her self-awareness.

## *Spirit Halloween's* Description

"They toured the world and the Maestro got rich, but it was not enough. The crowds got bigger and bigger, but all they wanted was to see Little Daisy. One night after a third encore, The Maestro snapped. In a fit of jealousy, he made a deal with a demon to be more famous than Little Daisy, but in a cruel twist, the demon turned him into a mad puppeteer. Now he is driven mad nightly by the endless applause for his Little Daisy.

Little Daisy and the Maestro features red glowing eyes for a terrifying scare. The Maestro’s arms move up and down while his mouth moves with his terrifying phrases."

* Includes:
	+ Animatronic
	+ Instruction manual
	+ Volume control
	+ External speaker jack
	+ Adapter
* Product Sayings:
	+ "She never sleeps, she never speaks, but she knows how to haunt you. It seems I've trained her very, very well."\*Creepy laugh\*
	+ "Want to be a part of my act? I'll get you in my grips and you'll do whatever I say. Come on it'll be fun. \*Girl crying in background\*
* Animated
* Poseable
* Step pad compatible
* Multi-prop remote activator compatible
* Try me button compatible
* Adapter Type: 6V 2A (included)
* Cord Length: 6 feet
* Dimensions: 78" H x 31.5" W x 20" D
* Weight: About 14.3 pounds
* Material: Plastic, fabric, metal, wood, electronics
* Care: Spot clean
* Imported
* Note: Recomendded for use in covered areas

## Trivia

* Prior to Little Daisy and the Maestro's release, their codename was "KIWI."
* Little Daisy and the Maestro had a working name of ***Keeper of Children***.
* Little Daisy and the Maestro opened for pre-order prior to the posting of their name, description, and demo video.
* The description for Little Daisy and the Maestro erroneously omits the first three words of one of the Maestro's phrases. It should say "She never eats" at the start of the first phrase.
* The day Little Daisy and the Maestro was released, a 24 hour giveaway was hosted for a chance to win them. As of now, the giveaway has ended.
* Little Daisy and the Maestro was used in the 2020 In-Store Experiences as a placeholder when other display animatronics sold out.
* The ANIM number for Little Daisy and the Maestro is ANIM 652.
* The prototype of Little Daisy and the Maestro was listed on eBay in 2021, and was purchased by a haunter.
	+ The prototype features alternate audio, with Daisy actually speaking during two of the phrases. The prototype also has more fluid mouth movement. Phrases:
		- "The last time someone referred to me as a creepshow, they became a part of my act! You’re all just a bunch of puppets living in my fantasy world, ha ha ha!"
		- "Come one, come all! Step right up and lose your soul! I found this one wandering around just like you! Come closer, you could become a part of my show too, ha ha ha ha!"
		- "(Laughing)"
		- Daisy's audio: "Please! anyone, help me! (Crying) Please, let me go!"

## Gallery

#### Stock Photos

Website photoFront view (activated)Close-up viewClose-up view (activated)Close-up view 2 (No lights)Close-up view 2 (No lights, activated)Measurements
#### Instruction Manual

Instruction manual (1/3)Instruction manual (2/3)Instruction manual (3/3)
#### Media

Sneak peek email (1/2)Sneak peek email (2/2)Close-up of the MaestroListing with codenameClose-up of the Maestro from teaserClose-up of Little Daisy from teaserImage of Little Daisy from teaserFeatured in "Terror is on the loose" email on June 17, 2021
#### Pre-production

Prototype framePrototype headPrototype head (diagonal view)PrototypePrototype cross sectionsPrototype Little DaisyPrototype parts laid outPrototype head laid downPrototype basePrototype control box
## Videos

Little Daisy & The Maestro - Spirit HalloweenLittle Daisy and the Maestro - Online VideoSomething terrifying is coming!PROTOTYPE LITTLE DAISY AND THE MAESTRO DEMO! (LIGHT ON AND OFF! + MECHANISM! + HD!)
## Listings

#### **Official Listing**

* https://www.spirithalloween.com/product/214441.uts