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Life-sized Neimoidian
« on: September 23, 2012, 10:11:48 AM »
Alright...I can take a hint :D

I've mentioned him in a couple of my posts and even posted a couple of pictures...I am currently building/sewing a life-sized Neimoidian soft sculpture, which, when he is finished, will be Lott Dod, my favourite Neimoidian.

He has a wire skeleton (a full rib-cage, spine, and pelvis included) so he's posable, a styrofoam head for support, and this wonderfully soft green faux suede skin. The eyes are a halved squash ball, which has been painted and coated in PVA glue for protection and sheen; I may actually paint a layer of varnish on top to give it an extra realistic shine. I sewed each part separately, then combined them together. He currently stands at 6'3" (Lott Dod's exact height), so he is literally bigger than a human, and weighs probably 25 lbs.

The arm joints, and possibly a few other connection points, may look a tad messy; however, I'm not terribly concerned as he's going to be clothed in robes the next time I can get to him. He currently lives with my mother in Colorado (God bless her understanding soul!), as it's impossible to bring him back to the UK for exceptionally obvious reasons. Come winter break I will be doing two things: studying for uni exams, and clothing a Neimoidian senator!

When he's finished (and my bank account has recovered), I have plans to make Nute Gunray and Rune Haako as well!

And may I say, he's an absolute joy to hug! 8D






I'm only 5'0"; my feet barely reach past his knees.


I love Neimoidian feet! 8D


More or less the full body; he took up most of my bed for this photoshoot.


The likeness isn't perfect, but it will do, I'm sure.


The eyes are actually embedded in the head. Each has a bit of material wrapped around it, which I will later paint purple, for the eyelid.


The eyes before they were embedded (with my test shot Lott Dod, and Ep I VD for reference)


Me for size reference (and hugs!)




The hat has a cardboard base, and retains its shape with copious amounts of duct tape.

Please enjoy! Comments? Suggestions? I'd love to hear them!



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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2012, 10:57:59 AM »
That is crazy-cool!!  What a biza- um, UNIQUE custom!

(this has now possibly inspired a new pair of customs - an "off-duty/casual" Senator Dodd and his human female protocol officer...)

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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2012, 11:08:33 AM »
That is crazy-cool!!  What a biza- um, UNIQUE custom!

(this has now possibly inspired a new pair of customs - an "off-duty/casual" Senator Dodd and his human female protocol officer...)

Thank you!

Oh my! (I would gladly take that job, btw 8D)


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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2012, 05:30:21 PM »
WOW! That is AWESOME!
My ebay  http://www.ebay.com/usr/zacha-mann?_trksid=p2047675.l2559   My collection and some new customs are there. Check it out


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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #4 on: September 24, 2012, 12:15:55 AM »
holy cow! this project is amazing - and huge. Not only when compared to action figure size ;-) I mean the figure itself, the costume he will be wearing... WOW. What a challenge.

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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #5 on: September 25, 2012, 12:12:14 AM »
holy cow! this project is amazing - and huge. Not only when compared to action figure size ;-) I mean the figure itself, the costume he will be wearing... WOW. What a challenge.

Haha! Thank you! I've made life-sized soft sculptures before, but nothing more than about 3 or 4ft, so I'm sort of playing by ear. I can't wait to clothe him...lord knows what people would think of there being a life-sized NAKED Neimoidian in my room at my mother's house.


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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2012, 08:32:38 AM »
I have to applaud you for your technique.
   Great execution and you're going to have a great conversation piece for the home as well. Awesome work on this guy.

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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2012, 09:19:07 AM »
I have to applaud you for your technique.
   Great execution and you're going to have a great conversation piece for the home as well. Awesome work on this guy.

Thank you very much! 8D


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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2012, 02:25:23 PM »
WOW! This is crazy! Crazy awesome that is! I am stunned by how great this is turning out! Nice work.

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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #9 on: September 27, 2012, 06:22:41 PM »
WOW! This is crazy! Crazy awesome that is! I am stunned by how great this is turning out! Nice work.

Thank you very much! 8D


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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #10 on: September 28, 2012, 07:03:46 AM »
WOW!!!  That is so cool!  Did you sew it all up yourself?  I'm very impressed, and you're on the front page!

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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #11 on: September 28, 2012, 07:33:33 AM »
WOW!!!  That is so cool!  Did you sew it all up yourself?  I'm very impressed, and you're on the front page!

Oh my word, again?! Thank you!

Yes, he's sewn entirely by hand; in fact while doing the hat, I lost four needles and completely wrecked my fingers.


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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #12 on: September 28, 2012, 09:36:43 AM »
nice to see the neimodians getting love too...


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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #13 on: September 28, 2012, 10:54:24 AM »
nice to see the neimodians getting love too...



Oh my! I didn't see that coming!

(I assure you, no one loves them more than I do 8D)


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Re: Life-sized Neimoidian
« Reply #14 on: September 28, 2012, 06:17:47 PM »
Just an awesome project. Glad to see it getting some love.