BumblebeeRecycd
Active Member
Hello all, I have made 2 giant Bumblebee costumes in the past and am now looking to make a 3ed one. Why the mass production? Well the 1st one was mostly made of recycled stuff ( trash). The second one was great, but since he transformed, there were a lot of consesions, and he was made to be used for one week. I have found myself in costume lots more than I thought I would be.
Goals:
1) Massively reduce weight...BB2 was 85 pounds, new goal..40-50 pounds
2) More movie accuracy....Since I will not be transforming this time, he will be Far Far easier to make, yet be better looking
3) Ease of use... I should be able to walk around, get into and out of solo. In genral, not need 3 people to help me
4) Be larger then my old one..BB2 was about 8'6"
Planned build material...EVA foam, aluminum, plastic,vinyl
I always start with the hands, I have done these before, so instead of 2 weeks to get the frame down...1.5 days later
Goals:
1) Massively reduce weight...BB2 was 85 pounds, new goal..40-50 pounds
2) More movie accuracy....Since I will not be transforming this time, he will be Far Far easier to make, yet be better looking
3) Ease of use... I should be able to walk around, get into and out of solo. In genral, not need 3 people to help me
4) Be larger then my old one..BB2 was about 8'6"
Planned build material...EVA foam, aluminum, plastic,vinyl
I always start with the hands, I have done these before, so instead of 2 weeks to get the frame down...1.5 days later