If you remember the classic Tom Hanks movie Big, you’ll likely recall the magical Zoltar machine that granted young Josh Baskin’s wish to “be big.”
We were captivated by the way Zoltar’s head moved and couldn’t resist the challenge of recreating that magic using LEGO bricks and motors! It was a lot of fun!
Here’s an in-progress video demonstrating his head animation:
Our Zoltar machine has gone to several conventions and was on display at the Longmont Museum in 2024.