MANIC MONSTER

KIT LIST : 160Q RED / 160Q ORANGE / 160Q DARK BLUE / 160Q WHITE / 160Q YELLOW / 160Q WHITE / 5" WHITE / 260Q ORANGE / 5" BLACK / 160Q SILVER

Obviously a parody of Animal from the Muppets. The problem I have with this design it is very flat, i.e only 160Qs are used which makes the body fairly floppy and one-dimensional. I feel a mix of 260s and 160s may have been better. My version just doesn't look right to me. There are a lot of different balloons required and this one takes quite some time to make.

John's overall instruction is fine but I do find him mumbles a little and there are not enough close-up shots that are required to add clarity.

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SUMMARY

This DVD is not for the beginner and I would suggest only those twisters with a fair amount of skill try this one. The Kermit design is the main selling point for me with the other muppets being a little disappointing. The cruller flower is stunning and is one to aspire to. Some of the designs (seal / walrus) use specialty balloons which non-US twisters may find hard (and expensive) to source.

The video production is a little substandard, the bubble sizing not overly clear and there are no real close-ups which is puzzling for certain parts.

Still worth having in your collection but just make sure you have the right level of ability.