"Brain Bug" original miniature maquette

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A Brain Bug maquette from Paul Verhoeven’s science fiction action film Starship Troopers. Tippett Studio created maquettes of the film’s various bugs as a three-dimensional representation of the creatures that would be largely digitally animated; they were tools for shot planning, lighting reference, and other purposes. Phil Tippett is credited as Creature Visual Effects Supervisor for the film.Tippett was nominated for Best Visual Effects for his work on this film at the 70th Academy Awards®. This Brain Bug maquette was sculpted by Peter Konig and is cast in resin.

Original concept maquette constructed of hollow cast resin and expertly studio painted blue, purple and brown and finished in meticulous details.

Dimensions (maquette): 14” x 7” x 8” (35.5 x 17.75 x 20.25)