Lizard tail stuffed with....?

[theressa]

Hi Folks,
Got me a nekkid Lizzy coming. Chances are good I might have to make my own suit for him.
What did they use for stuffing in his tail?
Anyone ever wash a Lizzy outfit? Did the tail survive?

[jwiz154]

Anyone ever wash a Lizzy outfit? Did the tail survive?

I didn't use the washing machine or dryer. I used a small bowl with cold water, some soap and Shout. The Lizard outfit and the tail came out great. Good Luck!!

[Blue Meanie]

T, I think the tail is stuffed with the same stuff that pillows are stuffed with these days. Hope that helps.

[theressa]

Oh, I would never machine wash. I always hand wash and dry flat.
I was just curious if the tail makes it thru, if I should happen to find an outfit and wash it.

Thanks for the comments

[jwyblejr]

As long as it's not the stuff used in Beanie Babies.

[Megotu]

I heard they used wadded up secret identity outfits.

[theressa]

Ok, I'm gearing up to make a total repro outfit for my Lizzy!

Would someone be kind enough to measure a tail for me? Tip to base, then dia. at the base?

Thank you in advance

[generic]

Ok, I'm gearing up to make a total repro outfit for my Lizzy!

Would someone be kind enough to measure a tail for me? Tip to base, then dia. at the base?

Thank you in advance

The tail is about 6" long and around 2.5" at the base.

[SUP-Ronin]

I use the stuffing from a pet toy. We have tons of them and the dogs always "gut" em quick so there is plenty around.
Pet toys are often cheap as well. You can usually find a stupid one on sale for a buck a wallyworld.

[theressa]

Awesome! Thanks for these replies today!
I have started on 2 suits! I have the tank top sewn up and will work on the leggings.
Then comes the tail!
All I have for reference is pics of my old one and a couple other sources.
And from those pics I estimated the length by counting the scales.
But a real measurement is much appreciated!

[Jerry68]

Awesome! Thanks for these replies today!
I have started on 2 suits! I have the tank top sewn up and will work on the leggings.
Then comes the tail!
All I have for reference is pics of my old one and a couple other sources.
And from those pics I estimated the length by counting the scales.
But a real measurement is much appreciated!

Mybee you can put a wire in it to make cool poses? Just a thought.

[AAAAA]

I made a mold of the tale King of Cobra La (g I joe line) and used air cureing rubber with wire in the middle for my tailess Lizard and for my scorpian.

[Jerry68]

I made a mold of the tale King of Cobra La (g I joe line) and used air cureing rubber with wire in the middle for my tailess Lizard and for my scorpian.

Got any pics? I would like to see.

[theressa]

Ya know, the wire idea sounds cool!
I got this piece that was used as a tie down from the McFarlane alien figure I been kicking around.
Ha! Maybe this is why I kept it?

[goldenryan]

I heard they used wadded up secret identity outfits.

really!! i got cut mine open then.