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Maybe it's just because I watched Dodgeball the other night ("Dodgeball originated in 16th century China, but instead of rubber balls, they used severed human heads,") but I thought this was funny: "Historians claim that flocking can be traced back to circa 1000 BC, when the Chinese used...

I have been curious about this flocking technique for quite some time now. I have been a "sculptor" almost exclusively, and have been so frustrated in my attempts at covering a sculpted head with fabric. Maybe I should research it a bit. Correct me if I'm wrong, but all of the Muppet pigs...

How about: - finishing up a head and then trying to put in an eye mech - putting on a neck that was only slightly shorter than the torso - dabbing at hot glue with your bare fingers. Ouch! And my favorite, because I'm gonig through this right now: - forgetting to create a pattern so...

I noticed during my last visit to Build-a-Bear workshop that they now have an Elmo for sale. Do'nt know if anyone else has posted regarding this. All it would take is a little creativity and some free time and voila, you'd have a fairly decent Elmo repro. Here's a link: Build-a-Elmo...

Funnily enough, there was a rumor around Disney shortly after they bought the Muppets and BITBBH that Disney's California Adventure (aka Disney's Ghost Town) was going to be rethemed as a Muppets park. Would've been a cool overlay, but alas, Disney can't do anything cool unless the shareholders...

Hey everybody - check out the short film on this website: www.grimmgrottogoods.com You're looking for "If it Stinks, Don't Trust It!" It's a blast! --Scraps

Having had the pleasure of working with creature shop built puppets from Bear in the Big Blue House, I can attest that the "Henson Stitch" is done by hand, and really does hide the seams (even at close range on a furry guy like Pip or Pop.)

And later in the film when Doc Brown is handling the video camera he says something like "No wonder you have an actor for president. He has to look good on camera!" And he really did. He had the presence and demeanor that stated PRESIDENT. No one has come close (although Clinton had his...

Any SoCal guys out there know where a guy can find Antron Fleece in the Fashion District? I've found some amazing faux fur, but no antron. The fashion district is labyrinthine, so I know I'm probably just overlooking it. --SF

Adorable cockroach, Buck! Is the mouth practical? - SF

Excellent work! I can't wait to see more! --SF

Fantastic advice, Yahnke. The only cure for writers block (or builders block) is just to carry on and do something. If you're just exhausted by the prospect of building, I'd take a breather like Buck Beaver suggests. -SF

WOW! It never occured to me to use a maquette to model a full-body puppet. Great close-ups of the arm rod connection and the eyebrow mech. Great resource! --SF

Sheesh. It would be really cool if they (Disney) would give us (the Disney puppeteers) Muppets and turn us loose. We've got the chops. But, I think it is entirely more likely that Disney will order up some "fuzzies" as they're called (you know, the full-bodied "mascot" type costumes.)...

As usual, you present the reader with very thorough and totally helpful information. The presentation is very good as well. I like the new look of the website so far. Can't wait to see the whole thing in its finished form! -SF

Definately not the worst replica I've seen. It's just too bad he doesn't use his powers for good, rather than evil. ;) -SF

Well, I can't vouch for that. But There are JH Creature Shop labels sewn into our Bears (we have 4 - hope that doesn't "spoil the magic" for any kids out there.) --SF

Jim Henson Creature Shop. And you're absolutely right! -- Scraps

Oh yeah. From time to time you can find 'em on eBay. I found Animal in a thrift store in rural Arkansas(!). But, alas, my dog ate him. The mech in the 70s FP version didn't involve the eyes. It was a pretty simple mech. I do understand the anchoring issue. Also, it takes some...

I built a successful eyebrow mech once upon a time. I based it upon the eyebrow mech inside the old late-70s Fisher Price Animal puppet.