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[adafruit]

The "Nubbin bug" lives - A Star Trek prop resurrection with 3D Printing 🐛🖖🎥

Star Trek: The Next Generation, Season 1, Episode 25 (May 1988), "Conspiracy", was one of my favorites. It featured a mind-controlling alien parasite referred to as the "Nubbin bug", or at least by The Greatest Generation Star Trek podcast.

Back in 1998, there was not a lot of computer CGI, so it was a stop-motion prop. Years later, the co-hosts of The Greatest Generation, a fun Star Trek podcast, stumbled upon the original silicone molds used to create the Nubbin bug while a listener found in a warehouse clearance sale in Van Nuys, California.

The podcasters acquired the mold. Shortly after, a listener from Atlanta who works at a prop studio offered to help preserve the prop since the original rubber material would decay over time. This led to the creation of archival-quality plaster casts to preserve the iconic alien for generations to come.

And they did some more, using 3D scanners - the Nubbin bug was recreated as a 3D model, allowing for exact replicas to be printed. Over 100 of these replicas were made, each one hand-painted and assembled to match the original as closely as possible. Their handmade / 3D-printed versions look almost identical to the bugs that appeared in the episode.

They also designed a Playschool-style retail packaging box to package the bugs. Fans of the podcast can purchase the limited-edition replicas. I don't know if they will post the 3D files, but I'll email and ask.

This is a really cool project from one of the weirdest/best episodes, and I am thrilled that someone was able to preserve this piece of Sci-Fi history in such a cool way - the entire story is on this TikTok video.

No word where this cutie is though.

[spacetrashprincessproductions]

More bookshelves for the Rocketship Library set.

[catsconflictscopicsandchamomile]

yknow when you're making art. and just kinda letting instinct take the wheel. and you take a minute to look at what you're doing and think "...what the FUCK am I doing". Like I have faith that this will possibly lead to the creation of something neat but that doesn't mean I have a clue how it'll get there

[milf--adjacent]

alright then! infodump about a movie that you want to tell people about!!

Uh.... Hitchcock's surprisingly controversial film Lifeboat (1944) is an excellent example of a limited set. The characters are confined to the lifeboat for the duration of the film, and careful propbuilding and cinematography makes us believe they are actually on the ocean when the set used for the production was actually about the size of the average above-ground pool. The film's controversy comes from portaying the nazi who boards the lifeboat as intelligent and manipulative instead of just being a violent, mustache-twirling brute. The film's characters represent the interwar dealings with Nazis by various nations and political inclinations. Only one man aboard outright refuses to work with/protect a nazi, but the others decide to hear him out and take him in because "it's a violation of human rights to let him drown" and all that. For the flaws it has, it's a surprisingly progressive piece of cinema, thanks in large part to Canada Lee's refusal to portray his character as the "yes'sir, no'sir" servile stereotype written in the original script.

[benofkentprops]

Fully built proton packs with electronic and smoke kits #benofkentprops #ghostbusters #props #propbuilding #propmaking #ghosts #protonpack - check out our shop at Benofkentprops.com

[mr-sa-i-nt]

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[creativemechanics]

See where I’m going with this? . My big plans for my next project was going to be building a life-size, rideable Patrol Trooper Speeder for parades and conventions. . I was hoping to use the prize money from that one cosplay contest to fund this project, but that unfortunately didn’t pan out. . I’m still planning on making one, but have yet to find a good, cost effective way to build it. Hopefully more details to come later. . . . #patrolspeeder #patroltrooper #speederbike #speeder #starwars #propmaking #propbuilder #rotj #returnodthejedi #solo #hansolo #soloastarwarsstory #stormtrooper #stormtroopers https://www.instagram.com/p/CrQ_3SkunAF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[lafucinadelfantasy]

#robinhood #meninthights #melbrooks #melbrooksmovies #melbrooksisagenius #cosplayer #styrofoam #diy #cosplay #props #attrezziscenici #requisite #prop #stagehand #propbuilder #comicon #comics #cristiansalvato #nerd #nerdandproud #geek #geekout https://www.instagram.com/p/CR6T5HrlnO-/?utm_medium=tumblr

[danie-dreams]

Playing with paint and 3D printing. Deluxe Boba Fett helmet from #hex3d - 1/4 scale-ish. Printed on an #elegoo Mars. • • • #starwars #bobafett #helmet #mandalorian #disney #decoration #starwarsfanart #starwarsfan #3dprinting #3d #3dprinter #propbuilder #props #prop (at Beaverton, Oregon) https://www.instagram.com/p/COG8fkDDWjL/?igshid=1l0v84at6xzuq

[themoxiemegan]

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If you have ever wondered what it’s like to date a Cosplayer, well this is my accurate representation of it. Most of us are usually only that pretty picture perfect a small part of the time. A lot of our cosplays take a lot of work, trial and error, blood, sweat and tears. There are times when I’m happy, times when I’m excited, times when I’m tired, frustrated and cranky, and my back almost always hurts. I make a mess constantly because this is a fairly messy hobby. But I love my hobby. I give my all to it and try really hard. It’s not easy to date a Cosplayer, so if you decide to, remember to try to be understanding and of course kind, this life style is not as glamorous as some think. Also keep bandaids in stock... ______________________________________________ What I’m working on in this video is a pair of Hawk wings from my hero academia for @kittykattgigglescosplay ❤️ the mess you see is me planning the wings and coming up with a template. The first picture you see is of my Sailor Moon Fairy cosplay designed by the wonderful @noflutter ❤️ ps that cosplay was extremely messy and I filled my apartment with wing scraps for weeks lol. The shirt I am wearing is also by @noflutter ❤️ The picture was taken by @amiephotos ❤️ to see the photo without me covering it just look at my earlier posts. _______________________________________________ #datingacosplayer #datingacosplayerproblems #cosplay #cosplayer #cosplaywip #cosplayworkinprogress #workinprogress #propbuilding #propbuilder #dating #girlswhocosplay #cosplaygirlsofinstagram #cosplaygirls #womenofcosplay #cosplayersofinstagram #hawksbnha #mhacosplay #bnhacosplay #myheroacademia #bokunoheroacademiacosplay #myheroacademiacosplay (at Boston, Massachusetts) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAS2P4PjeGD/?igshid=jg8pe78kz6ww

[synergycraft]

I've been working on Venusaur's shield, which is basically a giant flower! 🌸🌸🌸⁣ ⁣ The back isnt quite ready, thanks to technical difficulties known as chrome spray paint, but the front is ready! So far this prop build has been fairly simple compared to the props I usually make, which has honestly been jarring! I kept stopping and thinking "okay, what am I doing wrong?" 😂 I love it though, clean, simple, and fun.⁣ ⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #venusaurgijinka #venusaur #venusaurcosplay #pokemongijinka #pokemoncosplay⁣ #propbuilder #propmaking #cosplaybuild #foamsmith #evafoamcosplay #cosplayprop #cosplayshield #shield #foamcraft #cosmaker #evafoam #cosplay https://www.instagram.com/p/B-0SACsD7VG/?igshid=11x7hlm79apu

[spacetrashprincessproductions]

I’ve got sooo many books on this set and I still need more! Raiding all the old books in Tiny Libraries around the neighborhood lol.

[rashystreakers]

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Feels like it's flying! I managed to get this faX-wing speeder balanced on an old swamp stump. It stayed long enough for me to get this clip. . I've really had so much fun with this project series. The challenges have been engaging and the pieces highly creative. I can't really ask for more! . #thepxsmith #joshaweston #faxmachine #repurposed #diycrafts #handmade #maker #imagination #upcycledart #propbuilder #cyberpunk (at Pixel Smith - Josh A. Weston) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-mPPhTjCA4/?igshid=1ac5b3us5c9ac

[ghoulshadowstalesofthetwist-blog]

Follow @theartofloathing movie to see my creepy sheep mask creations . More to come. Stay tuned. #ghoul #ghoulshadows #talesofthetwisted #theshadowworkshop #sheep #theartofloathing #mask #masks #wool #writerslife #writer #brisbane #australia #prop #props #spooky #scary #writersofinstagram #propbuilder #healthyliving #healthylifestyle #halloween #mutton #baa #sheeple https://www.instagram.com/p/B0zeXTpg5Lq/?igshid=19dtk67kxk8d2

[benofkentprops]

3D name tags/ magnets and keyrings now with all kits and fully built packs 🙂 (any name)

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[zaklabs]

The bracers were the last to be finished late last night. All Eva foam build, resin cast gems, led lights, assembled with cosbond on detail parts. Photo shoot today so we will soon have a reveal of the whole costume! #wip #costume #wow #bloodelf #eva #foamsmith #propbuilder #commission #zaklabs #foam #cosbond #led #resincast (at ZakLabs) https://www.instagram.com/p/BujX7ZCDAy-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1keq4pp9o6e03