Appa

Appa was designed as an interactive puppet with impressive movement, featuring a fully articulated head and feet for dynamic performance. The eyes were vacuum-formed from a custom mold I created.
A unique feature of this build is the air cannon hidden inside the nose, enabling Appa to delight fans with playful "air blasts."
I made the horns from bent PVC and foam, and they are attached to the head with strong magnets.

Collaborators: Steven Erikson created an intricate CAD design for the inner structure of the legs and toes. This made the legs much lighter and more durable when being transported.