R2D2 Current Status

R2D2's head is almost done, just missing a radar eye!

R2D2 Lifesize

Well, we've made some progress since this video was taken. Here is the short round up for anyone still reading.....

Dome: 300 MM Aluminum dome. Cost: $520
Lights: Paul Murphy TeeCee V3 Cost: $140
Holo Projectors Aluminum : Bob C Cost: $336
Eventual Radar Eye Aluminum AstroSpares Cost: $125

All you need to build a movie accurate dome is your basic electric drill, Step Drill bits, flat head screws, a tiny hand saw for cutting off the dome tabs, and a dremel. All household items that are also found at sears hardware. As for paint, I've used Rustolem White Primer, Purple, Blue, and Clear Enamel. They go on in that order after a ten minute dry wait on each.

For the lights, you need a soldering iron, the thinnest piece of solder and soldering tip you can find, and a pair of holding hands that you attach the board too. The lights take about 6 hours of on and off soldering, so patience is a virtue...but once they work, it's well rewarded.

Once the Radar Eye comes in, the head will be done, and it'll be on to the body. I've got a Com8B All metal frame. Skins are from John Sherrel (I think was his name) from the R2 Yahoo Group that cost about $225's. I have the Power Couplers, Coin Slot, and Octogon Ports already. Still waiting on Side Vents, Large Data Port and Front Vents to ship. Hope to eventually score Utility Arms, Coin Return, and Deep Pocket Vents to complete the Body...and then it's onto the legs :)

Enjoy, and happy building!

New video game review

Check out Road Runners Death Valley Ralley.. Not as hard as some people think..but there is ALMOST no way you can beat it with the required 2 lives. I am 15 years out of practice, and my reflexes are a bit slower...but even I couldn't beat it without loosing at least 9 lives.....thank god for the 79 life trick!

This is a fun game well worth checking out if you can.... hope it eventually makes it to the Wii Virtual Console. Coming up Next: Ren and Stimpy's Veediot.


Finally, I have officially gone insane...and broke at the same time! I am building a life sized, studio accurate, and fully remote controlled R2 Unit. Details and pictures to come..

New Year, New Post...

Proton Pack Construction Blog



Ninja Turtles Master Mistake and Background Character Voice List - Season 1 part 2


An attempt to create a new web series. Sledge HammeR Smash Arena. I'm looking to try and get a host, and a real smasher for it, so hopefully part 2 will look more interesting..



Holla at me and don't be afraid to get some discussion going!

Rob Paulsen Voice over Seminar!

Howdy All,

On December 3rd, I got the chance to meet the one and only Rob Paulsen at a voice over seminar in New York. For those who don't know, look him up on IMDB and relive your child hood :).

The Seminar was about 4 hours....and contained voice acting lessons, a history of how Rob got into the business, and a Q and A session afterwords.

I have to say that Rob is one of the nicest and most sincere people in the biz. He was more than happy to record a gazillion messages as Pinky on People's phones afterwords...and he made sure they came out right, if not, he did it again with no complaints!

If you ever get a chance to see him Live, There is No Try...DO!

Happy Thanksgiving!

5 months and $900's later, we are finally done. Now it's only a matter of getting the uniform ready for next halloween.

Happy thanksgiving!

Hey folks..

A few blog related posts for anyone that might be bothering to read :).

First up, our proton pack costume is nearly complete. All in All, it cost about $700 to build, and only has a few odds and ends left to make it look good and functional.



The Pack shell is from Alkaline, and cost around $250's. The gun body is from MultiMediaMayhem.net and cost around $180. The Gun lights are from Jupiter Electronics and cost around $140. The other costs are the dressings for the pack and make up the rest of the difference. The Motherboard comes from MMM and costs around $60's. The Ion Arm, Resistors, Injector Rods, Filter Tubes, hoses, all came from MMM and cost around $90's total. The Bumper on order comes from Nickatron and cost around $100 if memory serves. And the brand NEW Alice Pack came from GB Fans for $30's. We started building this thing around July....and will have it finished around Halloween.

The Trap, on the other hand, was all delivered in one kit, and costs close to $200 not including lights and servo to open the doors. All in all, you need something to do when at work :).

Next up, check out the Scott and Todd Clearview Commercial Preview. Best 6 hours I've ever spent....For those who follow the show, you won't need explination on who is who...but I Think the best moment was when Todd practically jump attacked monk while filming in the theater, and pushed him two rows back trying to 'attack' him.



Last up on the WPLJ side...check out the video from the golf tournament. This is my second favorite day of the year.. I nearly got killed once by Monk with one of those new Boomerang Golf Balls that once you hit, they come back to you..I also nearly got killed in my uncovered golf cart while trying to race across the greens....in my defense, I THOUGHT no one was playing on this one as I crossed it, but considering how bad those folks golf, it doesn't make a difference ;o).




Finally, take a look at the newest of our video game walk throughs...Beavis and Butt-head, Virtual Stupidity. I still remember playing this game when it came out.....and still remember getting Muppets Inside from the store. Needless to say these games made a fun impression!