After Watching all 9 i have to say...
the 3rd is my favorite. It's got the best acting, best effects, best story of all the films. Lots of action and violence, definately a thumbs up, perhaps even two :)
shareAfter viewing all of them, my personal ranking of the series is this:
1. Puppet Master 2
2. Puppet Master
3. Puppet Master 5: The Final Chapter
4. Puppet Master 3: Toulon's Revenge
5. Puppet Master 4
6. Retro Puppet Master
7. Puppet Master Vs. Demonic Toys
8. Curse of the Puppet Master
9. Puppet Master: Axis of Evil
10. Puppet Master: Axis Rising
11. Puppet Master: The Legacy
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