Real-Life Futurama Hypnotoad Animatronic

Our very own Frank Ippolito recently built a lifelike Hypnotoad for the Fan-o-Rama Futurama fan film, and shows how he built the animatronic for the project. Check out its animated eyes and mesmerizing breathing motion. All hail hypnotoad!

Shot and edited by Joey Fameli
Music by Jinglepunks

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11 thoughts on “Real-Life Futurama Hypnotoad Animatronic

  1. I know a bunch of people are going to ask about the edges of the OLED screens being obvious. it was shot in a way for the production that it wasn’t an issue.

  2. WOW!! now I know what I want to make, I need to make a Hypnotoad. The eyes are fantastic too. Would you be adverse to sharing the code you used to set up the Arduino board?

  3. In person, it felt like the eyes were following me. This and the Nibbler were easily my favorite pieces on display. Brain Slug next!

  4. Please do, Frank. This was an exquisite build, and one of the highlights of the trailer. Would love to see your take on the brain slug.

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