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Figment's Voice

Jasonflz

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
With heavy rumours of Imagination getting a large refurb I have one question, who will do Figment's voice. The original voice actor died around the millenium. Will it be another voice actor or just another person?
 

Figment82

Well-Known Member
Dave Goelz (who also voices Gonzo) has taken over Billy Barty's job as Figment's voice. Goelz's voice is currently used in the attraction now, so I would assume should a refurb occur, he will continue. I personally think he does a great job.
 

Jasonflz

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Original Poster
That's what I thought. Dave does a great job and although I haven't rode the original Imagination I think he is better than Billy Barty.
 

EPCOT Explorer

New Member
Dave Goelz (who also voices Gonzo) has taken over Billy Barty's job as Figment's voice. Goelz's voice is currently used in the attraction now, so I would assume should a refurb occur, he will continue. I personally think he does a great job.

I agree, but he could stand to turn it down a notch.:lol: Figgy sounds a bit too hyper at times.:o:lookaroun
 

harrneil

New Member
With heavy rumours of Imagination getting a large refurb I have one question, who will do Figment's voice. The original voice actor died around the millenium. Will it be another voice actor or just another person?

Who says that Figment will still be there after the refurb? :shrug:
 

Jasonflz

Well-Known Member
Original Poster
Who says that Figment will still be there after the refurb? :shrug:

Pessimist.
:fork::lol:
BLASPHEMY! Billy Barty's voice was natural for Figment and didn't sound forced like it does now.

I'm sorry but I have to disagree. Billy Barty did EXCELLENT work on Figment's original voice but it didn't have that fun and excited feel that it has now. Dave Goelz really came up with the voice that I would imagine (no pun intended) Figment to have.
 

SirGoofy

Member
I'm sorry but I have to disagree. Billy Barty did EXCELLENT work on Figment's original voice but it didn't have that fun and excited feel that it has now. Dave Goelz really came up with the voice that I would imagine (no pun intended) Figment to have.

No, sorry. Can't agree with you at all. Goelz's voice comes off as incredibly annoying, whereas Barty's had the child-like awe and wonderment that a newly created creature like Figment should have.
 

EPCOT Explorer

New Member
No, sorry. Can't agree with you at all. Goelz's voice comes off as incredibly annoying, whereas Barty's had the child-like awe and wonderment that a newly created creature like Figment should have.

Agreed. Goelz only really has to tone it down a but for it to work, though.:lol:
 

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