Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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After my success with Edward Scissorhands in 2010, followed by my less than stellar attempt at Bender in 2011 and then a disaster of a Skeletal Scarecrow in 2012 ... I started to catch my stride.

The head is uncomfortable because of the cardboard mouth, but I think I can modify that. I still have an occasionally wear this costume.

Animal playing his custom Calderwood Percussion Kit
■ youtube.com/watch?v=vydCNgbwUsc

|---Project Instructable---|
■ instructables.com/DIY-Animal-Muppet-Costume

|---Social Media Links---|
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|---Music---|
Song: Mahna Mahna and Jungle Boogie Muppet Style

|---Project Specific Materials---|
Felt, feathers, PVC, foam, hot glue, styrofoam balls, bolts, plastic chain

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