Recent content by Animal31

Again, to me it looks like they were molded in a bent position on a rod hidden under the skirt. Not connected at all, same method they would use with Kermit at times.

They may not be bendable at all, it may simply be two sets of legs that were used for different scenes.

I would also check out the trees from the Wizard of Oz or Pufnstuf for some ideas or inspiration, very cool designs....

This one has actually been in a thread here on MC as well, this one has been on eBay before, it's the same people who had that Kermit, Count and an Oscar.

Look for Black Mongolian, try Fabric Empire or Distinctive Fabrics.

I feel the same way as TheCreatureWork, my glue gun has a Hi and Low setting, wouldn't do the mouth any other way. With the one exception maybe being something like a Cookie Monster type puppet...

Personally, I get it sewn up and trimmed before I treat it. To do it afterwards, I always thought the ends looked flat and cut, this ways the tips of the trimmed fur will have the nice ends as well. Plus, it tends to tighten up more when its shorter.

I'm not sure what you see as unfair? It was an open call, if a few had worked on other projects (Henson or otherwise) then so be it. Most would love to be able to say that, why downplay that talent of those picked because of it?

I have seen these puppets also on eBay, if this is what you are looking for, you may want to try there. It may also give you peace of mind as far as payment goes as well....

James Kemp is a very talented builder and performer, there is a young man in the NJ area on his way there as well named Michael Verdi, very talented builder and performer and I wish them both well...

I'm curious what kind of value a COA from the artist will bring?

There was one on eBay a few weeks ago as well, Count, Miss Piggy, and a Kermit. The Kermit may still be up, I remember he was asking $2-3K for the Count though...

What a great job! As far as the eyes, if you want a more current Gonzo, you should keep them as is. If you're going for an early Gonzo, then yes, space them out a bit more. Either way, he looks absolutely fantastic...

Project Puppet sells the patterns, you buy them online and then download them, and I can guarantee you'll be able to use them for more than one puppet to start. Also, check the other threads on here, look under "Kermit build" or something similar for more tips...

Okay, you got me on the emblem thing, I never understood that either. He also told Lois that the "shell game" he was doing in Superman II was a game he played as a child, with who, he was raised on Earth?!?!? Personally, I thought Gene Hackman was a great Lex Luthor for what the movie was, it...