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Hey all, I've got an Instagram account! While I'll still update this blog with detailed posts about my puppet building escapades, I update my Instagram feed a lot more frequently. So head on over and be sure to add "@dallinpuppets" to your list!

Groucho de Bergerac

I've been working on several puppets lately, some for a personal project that a few buddies of mine and I are doing and some just for fun. The subject of this post falls into the "for fun" category!

Introducing a monster whose eyebrows are Groucho Marx-inspired with a whimsical flair and whose nose would make even Cyrano de Bergerac feel normal!

Sophos Puppets Part Four

The last installment of the finished Sophos puppet stills

Sophos Puppets Part Three

More of the Sophos cast

(I don't have a still of goth girl, so you'll have to settle for an in-progress photo :) )

Sophos Puppets Part Two

Here are some stills of the finished Sophos puppets along with their designs done by my buddy John Jackson.

Sophos Puppets Part One

I mentioned previously that I'd been working on some pretty awesome puppet projects. Well, a few months ago, I built eleven puppets for an I.T. company called Sophos. It was fun and challenging due to the short timeline and the special needs of each puppet. Because it was such a quick turnaround, I didn't take very many photos, but I'll share what I have:  patterning, hands with pockets for removable rods, foam mockups, hair, and skinning. Photos of the finished puppets and their designs to come!

Rat Prince Extraordinaire

Okay, so this little brown rat doesn't look much of the hero type, but his costume for the Rat-Punzel performance was pretty sweet. We're talking L200 foam armor and helmet complete with a cape and a swashbuckling feather. Here, he's dressed down to show his more casual side.