Kermit the Frog replica puppet (Kermit meets STAN LEE! pg4)

[callmemilo]

Hey all, been working on this fella for the past day or so. Gone through a couple attempts making the head so far, but I feel like I've got the technique and sizing sorted now. Unfortunately I'm not using Antron fleece, just regular anti-pill fleece I got on eBay, but with the corrrect stitching technique it can still work nicely. I might see if there's a way to disguise the more obvious seams by practising some ideas on one of the older head attempts.

I'll keep you guys posted with progress pics, etc, but lemme know what you think of the work done so far.

Thanks! Now let's "get things started".....

 

[EyeofSauron]

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looks like kermit allready

 

[OccasionalGeek]

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I've always wanted to see someone do this, keep up the good work. I'll be watching.

 

[Etewaf]

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Awww. Amazing what you can do with a little green fabric. Can't wait to see more pics of this.

 

[vaderdarth]

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Looking good.

 

[woozelmom]

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Love Kermit :love I can't wait to see your Kermit come to life. He already looks wonderful. Thanks for sharing his beginnings

 

[ecl]

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Yess!! Kermit is one of my favorite characters. I only have the Master Replicas Kermit photo muppet....It's so awesome to see some someone making a puppet version!

I agree, it's already looking awesome and showing some of kermit's personality

 

[Sym-Cha]

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Hi there,

If you can pull this of properly . . . I'm interested in one for myself. I do a
mighty Kermit voice impression and the kids at the recreation center would
love it ... to see Kermit in person.

(Kermit and Jim, Picture Courtesy The Jim Henson Company)

-Chaim

 

[ChaseKiefer]

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You definately nailed the head structure!
can't wait to see the ping pong ball eyes go in.

 

[Funky]

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You are off to a fantastic start!!!
I'll be watching this thread with GREAT inteest!

 

[Moviefreak]

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That is absolutely wonderful, keep up the good work and i can't wait to see the end results!!

 

[kodofett]

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Amazing That already looks great!:thumbsup

 

[Badmonkey]

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That looks great. Obviously making a great puppet is the beginning but you look like you've already got to grips with bringing him to life.

Those expressions you were able to pull off in the photos were perfect, especially that last one. If you can make me believe that's Kermit already, then I'd say you've got this one in the bag

 

[cokebabies]

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The color looks dead on, so great start.

 

[PropReplicaGuy]

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I am speechless its perfect, its exactly like the real one.

 

[MrBarlow]

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Very nice, can't wait to see this progress. So much of Kermit's head shape was Henson's large hand so he's a tough one to nail but this looks great.

 

[JasonCash]

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I agree with everyone else here.....you've done a great job so far sir...great up the great work

 

[Apollo]

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It ain't easy being green!

You're off to a great start!

 

[MrSinistar]

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Looks fantastic!!!

Found this really cool video that show how to cover up those seams. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPM8h6kdNp0

 

[Kerr Avon]

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(Kermit and Jim, Picture Courtesy The Jim Henson Company)

Damn, that makes me tear up every time I see it.