Archibald Snatcher (Ben Kingsley) stop-motion puppet from the stop-motion fantasy comedy The Boxtrolls, Snatcher disregarded his allergy for cheese throughout the film which eventually resulted in severe swelling throughout his body at the climax of the film. Made by the animation studio Laika, this piece is designed for the meticulous process of stop-motion animation constructed over a bendable metal armature that allows for the piece to be securely moved into countless poses. The skin is made of silicone and is painted in vibrantly colored tones and the face is comprised of two pieces of 3D printed filament, which contain magnets for the quick removal and manipulation of Snatcher’s facial expressions. Snatcher’s outfit is made from velvet and is stretched over his bloated body while the jacket features pieces of foam-latex cheese pieces leftover from Snatcher’s encounter with his favorite food.
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