2020 Buzz Lightyear Build

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Back in 2011 I was commissioned to build a Buzz Lightyear suit for our local zoo. I had two weeks to build it and it was my first time working with EVA foam. It turned out pretty good for the time I had. The suit finally fell apart after 8 year of use. The following pictures are from my 2011 build. I will continue to post WIP pics of the 2020 build starting with my cheat template.

 

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Upper and lower arm base layers are done.

 

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What templates are you using dude?

Looking forward to the progress.

 

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What templates are you using dude?

Looking forward to the progress.

I'm using the paper-replika.com template scaled to about 663% and then modifying them to fit my duct tape torso.

 

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Torso base is assembled.

 

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Jetpack and forearm and upper arm bases are done. Need to seal the seams and do a contact cement xylene wash before plastidipping.

 

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Jet pack is attached to the torso and leg bases are made.

 

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Upper arms now have ball joints. Still need shoulder pieces.

 

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Starting on the shoes. Pair of slip in shoes mounted to peg board with cable ties and then to be covered with EVA foam.

 

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Shoes are attached to the pegboard with cable ties. Front toe section added via contact cement.

 

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Base of the shoes are done.

 

[MoeSizzlac]

Looking really nice. If I may make one suggestion, I think future self you will be thankful to past you if you split the foot into 2 pieces:

It makes walking a whole lot easier. Otherwise, you'll be stuck with the Frankenstein walk while wearing it.

 

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I already wish I had done that.

 

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Looking really nice. If I may make one suggestion, I think future self you will be thankful to past you if you split the foot into 2 pieces:

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It makes walking a whole lot easier. Otherwise, you'll be stuck with the Frankenstein walk while wearing it.

I already wish I had done that. I saw your shoes earlier and forgot to split them. I may still do that.

 

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Torso, legs and shoes are painted. Now to paint the buttons and add the stickers.

 

[N3rdyboy]

Looks awesome! I always love seeing people take in this costume, here's my version (also done in EVA

 

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Looks awesome! I always love seeing people take in this costume, here's my version (also done in EVA

Love it.

 

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The suit is finally done.

 

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Looking really nice. If I may make one suggestion, I think future self you will be thankful to past you if you split the foot into 2 pieces:

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It makes walking a whole lot easier. Otherwise, you'll be stuck with the Frankenstein walk while wearing it.

Ended up redoing the shoes.
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Final suit.