If you’ve seen Tom Hanks’ hit movie “Big,” you’ll likely remember three things: the 80s, pianos you can dance on, and Zoltar.
Zoltar, however, is not just a movie character. There are hundreds of Zoltar machines across the country, and only one shop that makes them. Olaf Stanton and his team at Characters Unlimited build every Zoltar by hand out of their studio in Boulder City, Nevada.
Put a dollar into a Zoltar machine and you’ll get a piece of wisdom. If you’re a HOLD PLUS message on hold customer, you’ll also get a familiar voice. Premier Companies’ Josh Harrison the male voice on many HOLD PLUS marketing messages is the voice of Zoltar.
Here’s how the magic comes together:
Custom Character Voices
Our voice team doesn’t just produce the voice for Zoltar. Premier Companies’ voice talent can be heard on dozens of Characters Unlimited characters, including Pappy and the Old Pirate.
If you’ve got a one of a kind custom character that needs a one of a kind voice to match, check out Premier Companies’ Custom Character Voices.
I LOVE ZOLTAR!!! Every since I was a little girl. I saw him in California 2 yrs ago, and Nevada this past start of new year and I FREAKED OUT both times. Please keep in mind I’m 46. My husband thinks its adorable how much I love Zoltar. I ordered a minie like 3 or 4 inches tall was suppose to talk and light up but it didn’t work. I watched the mail every day like a little kid. I kept Zoltar even though he doesn’t speak or light up as promised. Its just a good childhood memory and I didn’t have many of those growing up. I hope to one day own and provide a great a great home for a Zoltar one day. Even if Its mini size. I just wanted to share my story and how much I love Zoltar. Wonderful job on a such a unique and intriguing, interesting invention. Melissa Coles
The voice of Zoltar, Josh Harrison, is our nephew!! He is an awesome person with a beloved family. Thank you for supporting him as he is a cool man with a heart of gold.
The voice of Zoltar, Josh Harrison, is our nephew!! He is an awesome person with a beloved family. Thank you for supporting him as he is a cool man with a heart of gold.