Types of puppets people build!

[Muppetsdownunder]

Hi, I was wondering what types of puppets most of you all here build.
Do you build muppet style professional puppets usually made from foam and controlled by the hand or do you make full rod only controlled puppets or even marionettes.

I am interested as I really want to start making some professional puppets so I can get into puppetry more than I am now.

I have found a great foam puppet which I love and I hope to make soon, I found it in a great puppet book I have and it looks easy and professional too.

Thanks in advance for any input here!
from Paul