Name: Andre Toulon aka "The Puppet Master"
First appearance: Puppet Master I (1989)
Origin: Dr. Andre Toulon began teaching chemistry & anatomy in Paris, France. The secret of re-animation was given to Toulon during his trip by "immortal Egyptian" Afzel (according to Retro PuppetMaster). During WWII, Toulon and his friends, Heinz and Herman, would aid the Jewish community from the Nazi regime from time-to-time. Eventually, they were caught by the Germans, but Toulon was the only one to escape. Witnessing the murders of his beloved friends, Toulon could no longer handle the "bloodshed", so he decides to take his skill in anatomy into a "different" direction, creating marionettes. He took residence in Germany with wife, Elsa, which is a quickly regretted decision, as the Gestapo began looking for him for his "immortal formula". Toulon escapes to Switzerland, where he flees Europe to America. When in America, he settles in Bodega Bay at an inn, owned by his cousin Paul Toulon (according to the comics). However, upon arrival, 2 assassins (sent by the Gestapo) try to infiltrate his room, but they find him lifeless (suicide).
Name: Rick Myers/ PuppetMaster
First appearance: Puppet Master 4 (1993)
Origin: Rick Myers is introduced as the "NEW PUPPET MASTER" in PM 4 & 5. Dr. Myers is part of an R.N.D. project trying to figure out Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) formula, similar to the formula that Toulon had. Myers is followed by Blade who is being guided by Andre Toulon tokeep the formula safe and away from evil. Myers and the Puppets must face the evils of the Totem.