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Triffids were operated by a man crouched inside, the 'clackers' were radio controlled. The gnarled bowl, was made of latex while the neck was fibreglass. The plant's head was made of flexible rubber, coated with clear gunge.

For more information and clips have a look at Day of the Triffids in the Classic TV.