WANTED: Nipper's Head

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WANTED: Nipper's Head

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Anyone have a head for this Nipper? It's a large Nipper. Is it possible to make one with a 3-D printer? Thanks for any suggestions or leads.

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For something a little different, this might work... :?
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For something a little different, this might work... :?
Not a bad idea. He could have a head for every season. The one you suggested would make a good Halloween Nipper. :shock:

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I don't know what size it is, but it's on this website:
https://www.costumepub.com/p-37399-were ... gJ5p_D_BwE

Put it on and add a big studded choke chain...
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Jerry, all of your projects fascinate me. Good luck in the search. This body does lend a open canvas for seasonal heads (plastic holiday decorations) from say Blow Mold.
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I once had a plastic Nipper that had a massive amount of tiny cracks. It had been used as a window display and I think UV light was the cause. If I purchased this Nipper body I suspect it would be stored in the attic until I located a head. Does anyone have an opinion on Nipper's survival if it were stored in a hot attic? Thanks for any replies.

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HOT is a relative term... here in NC, where the attic spaces reach 130 degrees or more, the survival estimate might be short. Out in your area, who knows? How about storing it in a basement area?

If you haven't already purchased this, I would probably pass, since finding an original head for it seems impossible...
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If you haven't already purchased this, I would probably pass, since finding an original head for it seems impossible...
Probably good advice. I have not sprung for the whole $68.50 yet. :cry:

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Jerry B. wrote:
If you haven't already purchased this, I would probably pass, since finding an original head for it seems impossible...
Probably good advice. I have not sprung for the whole $68.50 yet. :cry:

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