I made these landmines out of foamcore, velcro, and plumbing components.
Archive for August, 2009
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Aug
Whitest Kids U’Know – Killer Robot’s Chest
This light-up chest was used by a killer robot, on the prowl for human organs. I made an identical door so that one could be attached to the actor’s costume (so that with the magic of editing, he could have a hollow chest.)
17
Aug
Whitest Kids U’Know – Ninja Stars
I made these ninja stars out of foam so that they wouldn’t hurt anyone. They’re weighted in the middle so that they could actually fly through the air.
10
Aug
Whitest Kids U’Know – Deep Fried Kitten
For some reason, everyone wanted to pick up this kitten by the legs and hold it like it was a tommy gun! It was made from papier mache over an armature of wire, tape, and newspaper.
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