The Making of a Mascot Part 2: Shaping MDF to Mold Fiberglass
Makey is beginning to take shape in the latest installment of “The Making of a Mascot”. See how Shawn preps a prototype to mold fiberglass.
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The Making of a Mascot Part 1: Planning and Prototyping
Shawn Thorsson is making a Makey mascot for our Maker Faires! We take you behind the scenes to see how the costume is made.
Making videogame weaponry real: Evolve’s Lazarus Device
In case you didn’t see it last week, Make: magazine announced we are working with 2K to build real-world versions of some sci-fi guns for their upcoming game, “Evolve”. Prop builder extraordinaire, Shawn Thorsson, walks us through the first weapon he’s creating, The Medic’s “Lazarus Device”: The Medic Here is the medic class, explained by Evolve’s […]
Make: Believe – Building Weapons for 2K’s “Evolve” videogame
It all started with a phone call from a buddy over at 2K: “Do you know of anyone who can build four real-world props from an upcoming sci-fi videogame?” I quickly replied, “Are you talking about Evolve?” Before he could even finish saying “yes” I was already talking about how we could do it here […]
Building Up to Maker Faire, Shawn Thorsson Brings ED-209 to Life: The Grand Reveal
Was he successful in creating this incredible build in time for the show? The answer is a resounding YES.
