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Some of my custom made animatronic/animated miniatures, full-sized animatronics, animated props, and the other fun things I've made for clients and collectors. Most of the models, props, and mechanisms in the images below are custom designed and 3D Printed.  Every character is animated through various systems, from relatively simple repetitive motor actions (such as with the pirate figures) to fully programmable electrically actuated characters, such as the Hatbox Ghost (Yep, the head disappears and reappears in the hatbox!)


These items are designed and made by Mike Hertel, sometimes operating as Living Motion Productions.

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Mini Indy Boulder Scene

Animated figure and boulder with miniature LED stage lighting to recreate the famous scene.

Radio Controlled Elephant toy

Created for my nephew.

A simple but effective animated figure.

Ol' Bill was designed and brought to life by Mike Hertel, with strong inspiration from a certain dark ride.

A famous ghostly scene

Simple and effective animation, just like it's inspiration.

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