We made a real LEGO Zombie! (Animatronic)
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What this video covers
Wicked Makers' Jaimie and Jay construct an oversized animatronic LEGO Zombie Minifigure inspired by Zeke from the Scooby-Doo LEGO set. The build progresses from a cardboard prototype to 3D-printed parts, which are then detailed with Apoxie Sculpt for realistic texture, dressed in fabric clothing, hand-painted, and finally brought to life with servo motors programmed in Bottango. The finished prop was field-tested at a kids' LEGO summer camp with enthusiastic results. It serves as both a showpiece Halloween decoration and a masterclass in combining multiple maker disciplines into one cohesive animatronic build.
Key takeaways
- ◆Cardboard prototyping was used first to work out servo placement and movement before committing to 3D-printed parts
- ◆A free Printables model was modified and 3D printed to form the base minifigure structure
- ◆Apoxie Sculpt added creepy, realistic surface texture over the clean plastic geometry
- ◆Bottango software handled animatronic programming and servo sequencing
- ◆The prop blends pop-culture nostalgia with professional-level haunt-build techniques
Who this is for
Experienced makers and Halloween prop builders who are comfortable with 3D printing and basic animatronics and want to tackle an ambitious, character-driven show piece.
Tools mentioned
- • 3D printer
- • Bottango software
Materials mentioned
- • cardboard
- • 3D printed PLA filament
- • Apoxie Sculpt
- • fabric
- • servo motors
⚠ Safety notes
Apoxie Sculpt is a two-part epoxy putty; use in a ventilated area and wear gloves during mixing and application.
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