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Perry the Platypus Inaction Figure is a wooden toy that is modelled after Perry (Disney cartoon characters - Phineas and Ferb's pet platypus).
In the episode Toy to the World, Phineas and Ferb design a toy "so stupidly simple, so basically bland, so idiotically uncomplicated, that it can do absolutely anything."
For my son's 6th birthday party we all made Inaction Figures, it was a lot of fun!!
Here's a step by step guide to make your own Perry. Go on and make a Perry the Platypus Inaction Figure. It does nothing!
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You will need...
Wood (65mm x 45mm) for Perry's body - a length of 120mm
Wood (90mm x 10mm) for Perry's legs, bill and tail - a length of 250mm should be heaps
2 x Wooden plugs (19mm) for Perry's eyes
6 x Wood Screws (8ga x 25mm) for legs and attaching bill
Paint Brush & Paint - Green/Blue (for body), Orange/Brown (Tail), Yellow Brown (for legs, bill, tail detail) and White (for eyes) - a marker pen can be used for the pupils)
Wood Glue for attaching eyes and tail
Mitre Saw for cutting body to length
Router - you could use a chisel & saw instead
Jigsaw for cutting out legs, bill and tail
Drill for screw guide holes for legs and beak
Sandpaper
Tape Measure & Pencil
Screw Driver
Note on paint: Toys really should be painted with paint approved for children's toys - I just used normal test pots though, as this is the cheaper option.
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And at the last resort- learn how to use the laser cutter at school and custom cut it :)
Lang leve phineas en ferb!
Ik denk dat ze nu nieuwe episode's aan het maken zijn.
Thanks for being interested in the inaction figure... I would normally be happy to help out... but unfortunately, I don't live in the States... We work in aid and development in Kabul, Afghanistan. Maybe you could find a friend who could help you use those nice tools in your garage? I think you can can do it - just take it slowly... step by step... Hope you find a solution (the kids really enjoyed their Perrys).
"Yes, yes I am."
"Hold on there, aren't you a bit young to be toy designers?"
"Well... I don't think so."
By the way this rocks....
Phineas and Ferb is definitely a favourite! Really the size doesn't matter that much... but try to get the same proportions... The measurements in inches should be...
Wood (2 1/2 inches x 1 3/4 inches) for Perry's body - a length of 4 3/4 inches
Wood (3 1/2 inches x 2/5 inch) for Perry's legs, bill and tail - a length of 10 inches should be heaps 2 x Wooden plugs (3/4 inch) for Perry's eyes 6 x Wood Screws (1 inch) for legs and attaching bill
Hope that helps... again, don't worry too much about the dimensions... get the wood that is around about what you are looking for (that's what I did)... you certainly don't have to be 'crafty'... just take your time and enjoy making something fun!
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